The first meeting of the CPTPP UK Accession Working Group will take place virtually today.
Link: UK kickstarts talks to join £9 trillion global trade bloc
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More than £50m approved for City Deal low carbon programme
The UK and Welsh Governments approve £58.7 million to help establish the Swansea Bay City Region as a leader in low carbon growth and the green economy.
Link: More than £50m approved for City Deal low carbon programme
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UK funding protects 88 million people from the impacts of climate change
Between 2011 and 2021, UK aid has supported 88 million people to cope with climate change, as well as improving 41 million people’s access to clean energy, according to new results published today.
Link: UK funding protects 88 million people from the impacts of climate change
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Tech jobs increase in Edinburgh and Glasgow as sector thrives
Figures show Scotland’s digital sector is booming, with tech roles increasing by over 25% in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Link: Tech jobs increase in Edinburgh and Glasgow as sector thrives
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Businesses get more time to prepare for digital tax changes
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax will now be introduced in April 2024.
Link: Businesses get more time to prepare for digital tax changes
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Millions to be empowered by government plans to strengthen day one employment rights and increase productivity of businesses
Government announces plans to make the right to request flexible working a day one right, as well as new entitlements for unpaid carers.
Link: Millions to be empowered by government plans to strengthen day one employment rights and increase productivity of businesses
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£220 million to help big-emitting industries become cleaner and greener
Investment will support green projects that help businesses clean up their industrial processes, improve their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon emissions.
Link: £220 million to help big-emitting industries become cleaner and greener
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UKEF commits to going carbon neutral by 2050 ahead of COP26
New target means UK Export Finance will increase its support for green exports and ensure its operations and financial portfolio will contribute net zero emissions by 2050.
Link: UKEF commits to going carbon neutral by 2050 ahead of COP26
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Government secures agreement to ensure CO2 supplies
Business Secretary confirms deal which will maintain vital supplies of CO2 to UK businesses
Link: Government secures agreement to ensure CO2 supplies
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UK’s first Green Gilt raises £10 billion for green projects
Green projects across the country are set to benefit from funding from the UK’s first ever Green Gilt, launched today, which will help drive progress to net zero and create jobs across the UK.
Link: UK’s first Green Gilt raises £10 billion for green projects
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