Hydrogen transport hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Tees Valley.
Link: UK’s first ever hydrogen transport hub kick-started by £3 million government investment
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Liz Barclay named as Small Business Commissioner to lead crackdown on late payments to small businesses
New Commissioner named to champion small businesses and tackle issue of delayed invoices.
Link: Liz Barclay named as Small Business Commissioner to lead crackdown on late payments to small businesses
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Finance Bill 2021 Published
The Finance Bill puts into law measures announced at Budget to help ensure millions of jobs and livelihoods continue to be protected as part of the government’s Plan for Jobs.
Link: Finance Bill 2021 Published
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Hitachi to sponsor COP26 climate summit in Glasgow
Hitachi has today been announced as a new sponsor for COP26, as businesses continue to play a vital role ahead of the international climate change summit in Glasgow this November.
Link: Hitachi to sponsor COP26 climate summit in Glasgow
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Move to boost transport connections across the whole of the UK
Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets out vision to level up and boost connectivity across the UK through improved transport infrastructure.
Link: Move to boost transport connections across the whole of the UK
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Electrical appliances to be cheaper to run and last longer with new standards
New tighter rules for how much energy white goods like washing machines and fridges use will help save British consumers £75 a year on their energy bills.
Link: Electrical appliances to be cheaper to run and last longer with new standards
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New report shows 6.5 million jobs supported by exports
New government-led research outlines huge benefits of trade to UK jobs and prosperity. Roles linked to exports are 21% more productive and 7% higher paying,
Link: New report shows 6.5 million jobs supported by exports
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UK and Cameroon sign trade agreement
The United Kingdom has signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with Cameroon.
Link: UK and Cameroon sign trade agreement
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Over £90 million government funding to power green technologies
The government has launched 3 new innovation challenges across key areas of the green energy sector including energy storage technology, floating offshore wind and biomass production.
Link: Over £90 million government funding to power green technologies
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Scottish women entrepreneurs win national award for innovation
Three of Scotland’s leading female entrepreneurs have received UK Government backing to scale up their innovations.
Link: Scottish women entrepreneurs win national award for innovation
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