Minimum wage rates from April 2022 have now been announced.
Link: Large minimum wage increase to boost low-paid workers’ incomes
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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.
Link: Budget and Spending Review – October 2021: What you need to know
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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.
Link: New finance model to cut cost of new nuclear power stations
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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.
Link: Scotland to benefit from UK trade deal with New Zealand
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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
Link: International Trade Week launched to support new exporters
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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.
Link: Second UK Green Gilt raises further £6 billion for green projects
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UK agrees historic trade deal with New Zealand
Prime Minister seals free trade deal with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern.
Link: UK agrees historic trade deal with New Zealand
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UK-led international summit sets new horizons for innovation
Pioneering businesses will benefit from an ambitious programme to enhance cross-border innovation, boost entrepreneurship and make regulation fit for the future.
Link: UK-led international summit sets new horizons for innovation
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UK unveils Presidency Programme to drive global climate ambition at COP26
Programme published for two-week COP26 Glasgow summit
Link: UK unveils Presidency Programme to drive global climate ambition at COP26
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UK’s path to net zero set out in landmark strategy
The Net Zero Strategy sets out how the UK will deliver on its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
Link: UK’s path to net zero set out in landmark strategy
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