Telecoms companies in the UK must follow tougher security rules or face fines of up to ten per cent of turnover, under a new law laid in Parliament today.
Link: New telecoms security law to protect UK from cyber threats
Source: Assent Information Services
The fourth round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, opening late 2021, will aim to double the capacity of renewable energy compared to the last round and expand the number of technologies supported.
Link: Green industrial revolution in sight as government sets out plans for more clean energy
Source: Assent Information Services
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published guidance to help businesses comply with regulations as the Transition Period ends.
Link: New and updated guidance for businesses regarding the end of the EU Transition Period
Source: Assent Information Services
Lord Hill appointed as Chair of UK Listings Review.
Link: New Review launched to attract high-quality innovative companies to list in UK
Source: Assent Information Services
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars to end in the UK by 2030.
Link: Government takes historic step towards net-zero with end of sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
Source: Assent Information Services
The government is urging businesses to sign up to the Trader Support Service as the Brexit transition period ends next month.
Link: Over 7,000 businesses register for Trader Support Service
Source: Assent Information Services
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to businesses about actions they need to take from 1 January 2021.
Link: Transition period: letter to businesses
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlines his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs.
Link: PM outlines his Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution for 250,000 jobs
Source: Assent Information Services
The Prime Minister has appointed Andrew Griffith MP as the UK’s Net Zero Business Champion to support the country’s business community to make credible plans to net zero by 2050 or earlier.
Link: UK appoints champion to spur business on to net zero emissions
Source: Assent Information Services
Examples of how businesses are using government incentives to hire apprentices
Link: How employers are making the most of apprenticeship incentives
Source: Assent Information Services
