COP26 President Alok Sharma’s opening speech at COP26 in Glasgow
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UK to enshrine mandatory climate disclosures for largest companies in law
Firms will be required to disclose climate-related financial information, ensuring they consider the risks and opportunities they face as a result of climate change.
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New survey of fusion energy companies throws spotlight on important growing industry
UKAEA and the Fusion Industry Association release report on the state of the fusion industry
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Record £18 billion a year for Wales in Budget
The Autumn Budget 2021 delivers the largest annual funding settlement to Wales since devolution, helping level up across the whole of the UK.
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Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
Minimum wage rates from April 2022 have now been announced.
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Budget and Spending Review – October 2021: What you need to know
Measures announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in the Budget and Spending Review.
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New finance model to cut cost of new nuclear power stations
Consumers will save more than £30 billion on each new large-scale nuclear station.
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Scotland to benefit from UK trade deal with New Zealand
The deal will see tariffs removed on a range of exports, with Scotland’s financial services sector, whisky and food producers set for a boost.
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International Trade Week launched to support new exporters
Trade department support for exporters in week-long event taking place next month
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Second UK Green Gilt raises further £6 billion for green projects
The second sale of the UK’s Green Gilt has raised a further £6 billion to help fund green projects across the country, drive progress to net zero and create jobs across the UK.
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