The government has announced the next phase of development in building an app that supports the end-to-end NHS Test and Trace service.
Link: Next phase of NHS coronavirus (COVID-19) app announced
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New US-UK agreement boosts UK’s spaceport plans
The UK and US governments have signed a new agreement paving the way for US companies to operate from UK spaceports and export space launch technology.
Link: New US-UK agreement boosts UK’s spaceport plans
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Liz Truss kick-starts trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand
The UK Government has published its negotiation objectives for trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand
Link: Liz Truss kick-starts trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand
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World first coronavirus treatment approved for NHS use by government
The government has immediately authorised the NHS to use the world’s first coronavirus treatment proven to reduce the risk of death.
Link: World first coronavirus treatment approved for NHS use by government
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Green number plates get the green light for a zero-emission future
Introduction of green number plates plus a multi-million pound investment for electric vehicle research helping accelerate a zero-emission future for the UK.
Link: Green number plates get the green light for a zero-emission future
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EU-UK Statement following the High Level Meeting on 15 June
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met the President of the European Council Charles Michel, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President of the European Parliament, David Sassoli, on 15 June.
Link: EU-UK Statement following the High Level Meeting on 15 June
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£70 million funding to secure UK position as a world-leader in quantum technology
The government has announced 38 new UK projects that will benefit from more than £70 million government investment to help mark the start of Quantum Tech Digital Week.
Link: £70 million funding to secure UK position as a world-leader in quantum technology
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Government invests £10 million to help make future technologies more secure
Academic researchers from universities across the UK to develop solutions to strengthen security of digital devices and services
Link: Government invests £10 million to help make future technologies more secure
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): ministerial direction for changes to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
Letters authorising changes to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to help businesses affected by coronavirus.
Link: Coronavirus (COVID-19): ministerial direction for changes to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)
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Future Tech Trade Strategy launch
Liz Truss launching the Future Tech Trade Strategy at London Tech Week
Link: Future Tech Trade Strategy launch
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