31 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions were reduced globally in the last nine years as a result of UK intervention according to new climate finance data.
Link: UK helps reduce more than 30 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions globally
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Millions of self-employed people whose livelihoods have been affected by coronavirus will be able to claim a second payment of up to £6,570 from today – as the government continues to help drive the UK’s recovery.
Link: Millions of self employed to benefit from second stage of support scheme
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The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has been awarded £5 million in funding to support people to stay connected and maintain their health and wellbeing following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Link: £5 million for social prescribing to tackle the impact of COVID-19
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Scheme will support workers in developing countries during the coronavirus pandemic and help keep some of the UK’s favourite products on high street shelves.
Link: UK aid to protect high street supply chains
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The Government has announced a series of tough new enforcement measures targeting the most serious breaches of social distancing restrictions.
Link: Prime Minister announces stronger enforcement measures as easements resume
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Bus and tram services in England to receive extra support worth up to £256 million.
Link: Government extends coronavirus support for buses and trams, total funding tops £700 million
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Two new leadership programmes to help small business leaders grow their companies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic have been launched today (3 August).
Link: £20 million to improve small business leadership and problem-solving skills in the wake of coronavirus
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Pharmaceutical and biotech organisation Wockhardt will carry out the crucial ‘fill and finish’ stage of the vaccine manufacturing process.
Link: Government further boosts UK vaccine manufacturing capacity
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Diners across the UK will see their restaurant bills slashed by as much as 50% from today as the government’s landmark Eat Out to Help Out scheme officially opens for business (Monday 3 August).
Link: Eat Out to Help Out launches today – with government paying half on restaurant bills
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus.
Link: Prime Minister’s statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 31 July 2020
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