Millions of UK workers to receive increase in pay from April 2021 following rise in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage.
Link: UK government announces pay rise for millions of people
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Spending Review to fight virus, deliver promises and invest in UK’s recovery
The UK Government will provide billions of pounds in the fight against coronavirus, deliver on the promises it has made to the British people and invest in the UK’s recovery, the Chancellor announced today.
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Government investment in fusion energy boosts British economy by £1.4 billion
For every £1 invested in UKAEA, approximately £4 is pumped back into the economy
Link: Government investment in fusion energy boosts British economy by £1.4 billion
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New telecoms security law to protect UK from cyber threats
Telecoms companies in the UK must follow tougher security rules or face fines of up to ten per cent of turnover, under a new law laid in Parliament today.
Link: New telecoms security law to protect UK from cyber threats
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Green industrial revolution in sight as government sets out plans for more clean energy
The fourth round of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, opening late 2021, will aim to double the capacity of renewable energy compared to the last round and expand the number of technologies supported.
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New and updated guidance for businesses regarding the end of the EU Transition Period
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has published guidance to help businesses comply with regulations as the Transition Period ends.
Link: New and updated guidance for businesses regarding the end of the EU Transition Period
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New Review launched to attract high-quality innovative companies to list in UK
Lord Hill appointed as Chair of UK Listings Review.
Link: New Review launched to attract high-quality innovative companies to list in UK
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Government takes historic step towards net-zero with end of sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars to end in the UK by 2030.
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Over 7,000 businesses register for Trader Support Service
The government is urging businesses to sign up to the Trader Support Service as the Brexit transition period ends next month.
Link: Over 7,000 businesses register for Trader Support Service
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Transition period: letter to businesses
Letter from the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Alok Sharma, to businesses about actions they need to take from 1 January 2021.
Link: Transition period: letter to businesses
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