Vaccine could be delivered to the UK from Spring 2021.
Link: Government secures 5 million doses of Moderna vaccine
Source: Assent Information Services
First sponsors for COP26 announced with one year to go until the climate summit
The first sponsors for COP26 have been announced as SSE, ScottishPower, Natwest Group and National Grid
Link: First sponsors for COP26 announced with one year to go until the climate summit
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New national parks and thousands of green jobs under plans to build back greener
The new measures are part of the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan.
Link: New national parks and thousands of green jobs under plans to build back greener
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Businesses in England to receive £2.2 billion to see them through national restrictions
Significant grant funding for businesses to be delivered via local authorities across England
Link: Businesses in England to receive £2.2 billion to see them through national restrictions
Source: Assent Information Services
UK government launches taskforce to support drive for 2 million green jobs by 2030
Government sets clear ambition to create green jobs, launching new Green Jobs Taskforce to set the direction for the job market as we transition to a high-skill, low carbon economy.
Link: UK government launches taskforce to support drive for 2 million green jobs by 2030
Source: Assent Information Services
Government extends £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing
Annual Investment Allowance £1 million temporary cap will be extended until 1 January 2022.
Link: Government extends £1 million tax break to stimulate investment in UK manufacturing
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Welsh Secretary addresses business leaders at CBI Wales event
The virtual event focussed on the COVID-19 pandemic and the UK Transition period.
Link: Welsh Secretary addresses business leaders at CBI Wales event
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Working together to build towards a zero carbon economy
COP26 President Alok Sharma’s opening speech at the UNFCCC-led Race to Zero Dialogues, which will take place from 9-19 November.
Link: Working together to build towards a zero carbon economy
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Statement on UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership
The 6th annual UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership was held this week to strengthen and deepen the economic relationship between the UK and Singapore
Link: Statement on UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership
Source: Assent Information Services
Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021, the Chancellor announced today, 5 November.
Link: Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
Source: Assent Information Services