Month: February 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma at the Valedictory session of the World Sustainable Development Summit

Link: Bringing the benefits of clean growth and resilient economies to countries around the world
Source: Assent Information Services

Government announces financial boost to encourage electric vehicle use and launches consultation on improving the charging experience.

Link: Support for small businesses, landlords and leaseholders: government charges up the electric vehicle revolution with £50 million boost
Source: Assent Information Services

The Chancellor today called on his international counterparts to make climate and nature considerations a central part of all economic and financial decision-making in 2021.

Link: Chancellor prioritises climate change and urged support for vulnerable countries in first UK G7 Finance Meeting
Source: Assent Information Services

The Department for International Trade (DIT) is today publishing for the first time detailed summaries of the UK’s trade and investment relationships with over 200 overseas trading partners.

Link: New trade and investment data published
Source: Assent Information Services

The biggest shake-up of UK pensions for decades was confirmed today (Thursday 11th February 2021) as the Pension Schemes Bill received Royal Assent.

Link: Landmark moment for UK pensions as Bill receives Royal Assent
Source: Assent Information Services

Government highlights apprentices and employers across the UK who have been keeping the country running during the pandemic.

Link: National Apprenticeship Week 2021: building back better with apprentices
Source: Assent Information Services

Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL), is pioneering solar energy projects in 2 of the Southern England prisons where the company provides facilities management services.

Link: GFSL introduce solar energy to meet net zero carbon targets by 2025
Source: Assent Information Services

International Trade Secretary agrees terms of Enhanced Trade Partnership and Tata Consultancy Services announces 1,500 high skilled UK jobs in tech

Link: Liz Truss deepens trade ties, announces investment wins in India
Source: Assent Information Services

The 8th February to 14th February is National Apprenticeships Week 2021. Here are five reasons to choose an ODP apprenticeship.

Link: Why choose an apprenticeship? National Apprenticeship Week 2021
Source: Assent Information Services

Businesses that took out government-backed Bounce Back Loans to get through Covid-19 will now have greater flexibility to repay their loans, the government announced today (8 February).

Link: Chancellor eases burden on more than a million businesses through Pay as You Grow flexible repayment options
Source: Assent Information Services