Government holds first Net Zero Council
Energy Minister Graham Stuart said: “The Net Zero Council provides the high-level forum for government, business and finance leaders to work together to unlock the…
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100k British small businesses benefit from Government-backed Start Up Loans
The Government’s Start Up Loans scheme has achieved another landmark milestone as the 100,000th business loan is granted, bringing the total support given to firms…
Government cracks down on ‘fire and rehire’ practices
The Government is taking strong action against unscrupulous employers that use the controversial practice of ‘fire and rehire’, it has announced today (Tuesday 24 January).…
Further savings for taxpayers with more green upgrades for public buildings
More funding made available to upgrade public buildings in England with affordable, low carbon heating and energy efficiency measures Upgrades will help taxpayers and public…
New law in place to allow businesses to hire agency workers to plug staffing gaps caused by strike action
Thanks to a change in the law coming into force today, businesses can now provide skilled agency workers to fill vital staffing gaps caused by…
REPORT SHOWS PROGRESS IN BOOSTING INVESTMENT IN UK’S WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
A new report published today (Tuesday 28 June) reveals the strength of investment in the UK’s women entrepreneurs by lenders and investors signed up to…
Lowest paid workers to be given flexibility to top up their pay under Government reforms
Britain’s lowest paid workers will be given the flexibility to boost their income through extra work, under new plans set out by the Government today…
Subsidy Control Act and Professional Qualifications Act receive Royal Assent
A new system to regulate subsidies to business receives Royal Assent today (28 April) to boost the economy and put the UK on the front…
FTSE executives Penny James and Nimesh Patel appointed co-chairs of the FTSE Women Leaders Review
Penny James and Nimesh Patel have today (Thursday 14 April) been confirmed as co-chairs of the Government-backed FTSE Women Leaders Review, which monitors women’s representation…
Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs
BIGGEST EVER RENEWABLE ENERGY SUPPORT SCHEME OPENS The biggest ever round of the UK Government’s flagship renewable energy support scheme is opening to applications today (Monday, 13…