Some of the UK’s most polluting industries will benefit from £40 million funding to help them cut their carbon emissions.
Link: £40 million government funding to help polluting businesses clean up
Source: Assent Information Services
New vaccines partnership to rapidly respond to new virus variants
UK Government and CureVac enter new partnership to tackle new future variants of Covid-19
Link: New vaccines partnership to rapidly respond to new virus variants
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United Kingdom and Peru hold dialogue about future of trade
Bilateral meetings continue this week as the Foreign Trade Ministers from both countries met virtually to discuss trade relations that address global challenges
Link: United Kingdom and Peru hold dialogue about future of trade
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More than 10 million people receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in UK
Significant milestone reached as almost 1 in 5 adults in the UK get the vaccine.
Link: More than 10 million people receive first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in UK
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Buy-now-pay-later products to be regulated
Interest-free buy-now-pay-later credit agreements will be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in order to protect consumers under plans announced by the government today (2 February 2021).
Link: Buy-now-pay-later products to be regulated
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Government powers up electric vehicle revolution with £20 million chargepoints boost
Transport Secretary announces funding to increase the number of electric vehicle chargepoints.
Link: Government powers up electric vehicle revolution with £20 million chargepoints boost
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UK government secures additional 40 million doses of Valneva vaccine
Deal takes total number of Valneva vaccines to 100 million, to be manufactured in the UK in Scotland
Link: UK government secures additional 40 million doses of Valneva vaccine
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