Seven UK companies have been awarded a share of over £1 million to help track debris in space
Link: Government backs UK companies tackling dangerous ‘space junk’
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Official figures show that the furlough scheme has worked: saving jobs and helping more than half of employees back to work already
More than half of those furloughed since May returned to work by mid-August according to data published by the Office for National Statistics.
Link: Official figures show that the furlough scheme has worked: saving jobs and helping more than half of employees back to work already
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UK-Japan trade deal offers boost to Welsh businesses
Welsh lamb, Conwy mussels and Anglesey sea salt are among 15 iconic Welsh products that could be protected in Japan for first time as part of the UK-Japan trade deal.
Link: UK-Japan trade deal offers boost to Welsh businesses
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Talented transport tech start-ups to receive funding boost of over £1 million
Latest round of T-TRIG funding is open to entrepreneurs and innovators looking to create a better transport system.
Link: Talented transport tech start-ups to receive funding boost of over £1 million
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UK-Japan trade deal offers boost to Scottish businesses
Scottish wild salmon, Scotch beef and lamb are among 15 iconic Scottish products that could be protected in Japan for first time as part of the UK-Japan trade deal.
Link: UK-Japan trade deal offers boost to Scottish businesses
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£300 million to boost UK manufacturing productivity by 30%
Businesses with creative ideas to boost the UK’s manufacturing capacities set to received £300 million of joint government and industry funding.
Link: £300 million to boost UK manufacturing productivity by 30%
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Government investment to help build robots for nuclear plants and batteries for electric aeroplanes
Future technologies that could transform people’s lives such as high-performance batteries for electric vehicles, advanced medical treatments and robotics will receive a £65 million government cash boost.
Link: Government investment to help build robots for nuclear plants and batteries for electric aeroplanes
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New campaign to prevent spread of coronavirus indoors this winter
The ‘Hands.
Link: New campaign to prevent spread of coronavirus indoors this winter
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Consumers and businesses to be given more control of data under new laws
New Smart Data laws will allow consumers and small business to benefit from better deals and savings.
Link: Consumers and businesses to be given more control of data under new laws
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Ministers announce new grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns
Businesses in England that are required to shut because of local interventions will now be able to claim up to £1,500 per property every three weeks.
Link: Ministers announce new grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns
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