The Chancellor has called on small and medium business leaders to sign up to a new programme designed to hone their expertise as he attended one of the first courses in the UK today (August 2).
Link: Chancellor marks Help to Grow scheme launch with teach-in alongside business owners
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COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma delivers a keynote speech at the launch of the Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity (VCMI) initiative
Link: Establishing the principles necessary for transparent, functioning voluntary carbon markets,
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The Chancellor today praised the “inspiring” people and businesses of Scotland during a visit to meet those supported by the UK Government’s £352 billion Plan for Jobs.
Link: Chancellor in Scotland: Scots getting back into work after furlough
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The UK government’s innovation strategy sets out how the UK aims to be a global leader in innovation and a strong intellectual property system will be key to make that happen.
Link: IP at the heart of new innovation strategy
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New eco-locomotive highlights the important role rail freight can play to make transport greener.
Link: ‘The Frying Scotsman’ British-made green cars exported by train which runs on used vegetable oil
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The UK will this week begin delivering nine million Covid-19 vaccines around the world, including to the Philippines, to help tackle the pandemic.
Link: UK begins donating millions of COVID-19 vaccines to countries overseas including the Philippines
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More accessible housing, easier commuting and better job prospects are set to become reality for millions of disabled people in the UK through actions set out in the government’s National Disability Strategy.
Link: New National Disability Strategy launches
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UK announced KES 20 billion investment into Big Four projects on day one of President Kenyatta’s visit to London.
Link: UK mobilises KES 20 billion investment into Kenya’s Big Four projects
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The Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab today (27 July) welcomed Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta to Mansion House in London to announce £132 million of new UK investment in Kenya.
Link: UK announces £132m of new investments in Kenya and backs Nairobi as an international financial centre
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Five brand new research centres and projects to help supply chains become more productive are among recipients of £53 million of funding to drive the development of digital manufacturing technologies.
Link: New £53 million funding for UK manufacturers to boost competitiveness through digital tech
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