COP26 President Alok Sharma’s opening speech at the UNFCCC-led Race to Zero Dialogues, which will take place from 9-19 November.
Link: Working together to build towards a zero carbon economy
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Statement on UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership
The 6th annual UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership was held this week to strengthen and deepen the economic relationship between the UK and Singapore
Link: Statement on UK-Singapore Economic and Business Partnership
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Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
Workers across the United Kingdom will benefit from increased support with a five-month extension of the furlough scheme into Spring 2021, the Chancellor announced today, 5 November.
Link: Government extends Furlough to March and increases self-employed support
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More than £9 million funding for green Scottish businesses
More than £9 million UK Government funding announced to help green and pioneering Scottish businesses bounce back from coronavirus pandemic
Link: More than £9 million funding for green Scottish businesses
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£134 million boost to help UK businesses build back greener
Businesses across the UK are set to benefit from £134 million investment, enabling ground-breaking clean growth projects develop new technologies and secure new jobs.
Link: £134 million boost to help UK businesses build back greener
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UK and Kenya secure a trade agreement
Negotiations on a trade deal with Kenya have been finalised today
Link: UK and Kenya secure a trade agreement
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Environment Bill resumes passage through Parliament
The landmark and world-leading legislation which will transform how we protect and enhance our environment has returned to Parliament.
Link: Environment Bill resumes passage through Parliament
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Government increases support for self-employed across the UK
The government is increasing its support to the self-employed over the coming months and ensuring people get paid faster than previously planned, it was announced today, 2 November.
Link: Government increases support for self-employed across the UK
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Millions of jobs will continue to be supported as Job Support Scheme launches
Millions of jobs will continue to be supported over the winter months with the government’s JSS available to businesses across the UK from Sunday, 1 November.
Link: Millions of jobs will continue to be supported as Job Support Scheme launches
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UK-Ghana Business Council supports Ghana’s Pharmaceutical Sector
UK government has pledged a £450,000 support package to help Ghana’s Pharmaceutical Sector to adapt and build back better in the wake of COVID-19
Link: UK-Ghana Business Council supports Ghana’s Pharmaceutical Sector
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