A new London Transition Board will co-ordinate London’s response as it emerges from the lockdown and begins to reopen its economy while controlling the virus.
Link: Plans announced for London’s Covid-19 recovery
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Government to give VAT from donated PPE to healthcare charities
VAT collected on donated personal protective equipment will be given to charities supporting the NHS and care workers, the government announced today (21 May 2020).
Link: Government to give VAT from donated PPE to healthcare charities
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Government launches new £40 million Clean Growth Fund to supercharge green start-ups
Clean Growth Fund launched as a venture capital vehicle to accelerate early-stage green businesses.
Link: Government launches new £40 million Clean Growth Fund to supercharge green start-ups
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Government introduces legislation to relieve burden on businesses and support economic recovery
The government has introduced the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Bill in Parliament.
Link: Government introduces legislation to relieve burden on businesses and support economic recovery
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£40m boost for cutting-edge start-ups
Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances.
Link: £40m boost for cutting-edge start-ups
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UK Government and Prince of Wales urge workers to pick fruit and veg for Britain
Scotland Secretary Alister Jack welcomes the move to save the Scottish strawberry
Link: UK Government and Prince of Wales urge workers to pick fruit and veg for Britain
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Ionburst: safe and anonymous data in the cloud
Innovate UK helps Scottish firm keep world-leading digital security tech in Britain
Link: Ionburst: safe and anonymous data in the cloud
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Larger businesses to benefit from loans of up to £200 million
Government extends maximum loan size available through the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme from £50 million to £200 million.
Link: Larger businesses to benefit from loans of up to £200 million
Source: Assent Information Services
UK Global Tariff backs UK businesses and consumers
The Government has announced the UK’s new MFN tariff regime, the UK Global Tariff (UKGT).
Link: UK Global Tariff backs UK businesses and consumers
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Everyone in the United Kingdom with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests
Everyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can now get a test.
Link: Everyone in the United Kingdom with symptoms now eligible for coronavirus tests
Source: Assent Information Services