Prime Minister Boris Johnson sets out vision to level up and boost connectivity across the UK through improved transport infrastructure.
Link: Move to boost transport connections across the whole of the UK
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Electrical appliances to be cheaper to run and last longer with new standards
New tighter rules for how much energy white goods like washing machines and fridges use will help save British consumers £75 a year on their energy bills.
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New report shows 6.5 million jobs supported by exports
New government-led research outlines huge benefits of trade to UK jobs and prosperity. Roles linked to exports are 21% more productive and 7% higher paying,
Link: New report shows 6.5 million jobs supported by exports
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UK and Cameroon sign trade agreement
The United Kingdom has signed an Economic Partnership Agreement with Cameroon.
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Over £90 million government funding to power green technologies
The government has launched 3 new innovation challenges across key areas of the green energy sector including energy storage technology, floating offshore wind and biomass production.
Link: Over £90 million government funding to power green technologies
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Scottish women entrepreneurs win national award for innovation
Three of Scotland’s leading female entrepreneurs have received UK Government backing to scale up their innovations.
Link: Scottish women entrepreneurs win national award for innovation
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UK’s top female entrepreneurs backed by government to fire up economy through innovation
Forty of the UK’s leading women innovators are to scale up their innovations to help the UK recover from COVID-19 and tackle global challenges.
Link: UK’s top female entrepreneurs backed by government to fire up economy through innovation
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Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing
All businesses in England are now able to sign up to the government’s free COVID-19 workplace testing programme.
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Budget Speech 2021
The Budget 2021 speech as delivered by Chancellor Rishi Sunak
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Budget 2021 sets path for recovery
In a Budget which ‘meets the moment’, the Chancellor has today (3 March) set out a £65 billion three-point plan to provide support for jobs and businesses as we emerge from the pandemic and forge a path to recovery.
Link: Budget 2021 sets path for recovery
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