Aussie and Kiwi tech founders can apply to join London’s most innovative tech festival on a hybrid mission in September 2021.
Link: Calling Aussie and NZ tech companies for London Tech Week 2021
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G7 Summit — uniting for a fairer, greener and prosperous future
Diplomacy is a contact sport. Like so much else during the Covid-19 pandemic, officials and leaders were hampered by not being able to meet face to face. Last week’s meeting of G7 leaders in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, was their f…
Link: G7 Summit — uniting for a fairer, greener and prosperous future
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Prime Minister sets out plans to realise and maximise the opportunities of scientific and technological breakthroughs
Prime Minister’s ambitions for science and research to be driven forward by new ministerial council and Office for Science and Technology Strategy.
Link: Prime Minister sets out plans to realise and maximise the opportunities of scientific and technological breakthroughs
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Press statement on trade talks between UK and New Zealand
UK International Trade Secretary Liz Truss and New Zealand Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O’Connor concluded a day of detailed trade talks in London yesterday (Thursday 17 June).
Link: Press statement on trade talks between UK and New Zealand
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UK and Ghana reaffirm partnership on climate adaptation and resilience ahead of COP26
The fifth UK-Ghana Business Council (UKGBC) was held on 15 June 2021 and co-chaired by the Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and UK Minister for Africa James Duddridge.
Link: UK and Ghana reaffirm partnership on climate adaptation and resilience ahead of COP26
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Eviction protection extended for businesses most in need
Sorting out commercial rent debts will be key to enabling businesses to plan ahead with certainty and build back better from the pandemic.
Link: Eviction protection extended for businesses most in need
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Launching the Tech Zero Taskforce
Secretary of State opened CogX Festival 2021 supporting pledge from tech companies to tackle climate change
Link: Launching the Tech Zero Taskforce
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New government reform programme to ensure UK builds back better from COVID-19
An ambitious programme for government reform, to ensure the country builds back better from COVID-19 has been launched by ministers and civil servants today
Link: New government reform programme to ensure UK builds back better from COVID-19
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UK agrees historic trade deal with Australia
Prime Minister Boris Johnson agrees UK-Australia free trade deal in meeting with Australian PM Scott Morrison in London.
Link: UK agrees historic trade deal with Australia
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UKEF signs flagship green partnership to boost renewable exports
UK Export Finance has launched a new partnership with Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to promote the expertise of UK offshore wind companies abroad.
Link: UKEF signs flagship green partnership to boost renewable exports
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