Business and Other Briefings (Archive)

BEIS:  Green Investment Bank to boost support for low carbon projects as government confirms sale to Macquarie ~ BEIS:  Over 170 British businesses recognised for enterprise excellence on Her Majesty’s 91st birthday ~ BEIS:  Business Secretary announces Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund investments)

DIT:  Enhancing economic relationships between the UK-GCC through PPP - (DIT:  Unlocking the full potential of the UK-GCC trade & investment relationship ~ DIT:  UK to be main delivery partner of Lima 2019 Pan American Games ~ DIT:  Trade Minister praises South Coast's marine & maritime sector ~ DIT:  Hitting the high note: government targets lucrative Chinese music industry)

DCMS:  Digital Economy Bill receives Royal Assent

MoD:  Autonomous supply to military front line: apply for contracts ~ Dstl:  Accelerator innovation network event: autonomous last mile resupply

DfT:  Encouraging cycling & walking - apply for business funding

DWP:  The draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Employer Debt) (Amendment) Regulations 2017

HMRC:  Videos, webinars, e-learning, and emails if you're self-employed

ScotGov:  Asian appetite for Scottish food & drink – (ScotGov:  Scotland House open for business ~ ScotGov:  Breaking down employment barriers ~ ScotGov:  Farm rents rise 4% ~ ScotGov:  Building for the future ~ ScotGov:  EU funding for Seafood Scotland ~ Scottish farm incomes)

Defra:  Avian Flu measures to be relaxed in England from 15 May ~ WAG:  Avian Influenza Prevention Zone to end on 30 April ~ ScotGov:  Avian influenza

Scotland Office:  UK Market Supports Half A Million Scottish Jobs

WAG to invest over £2m to develop Welsh ports – (WAG:  Overnight visitor figures show a strong picture for Welsh tourism)

PC&PE:  Urgent action needed on gap in Government's decarbonisation plans

NAO:  Investigation into overseas sellers failing to charge VAT on online sales

Innovate UK:  £15m investment in new technologies of the future – (Innovate UK:  Tech of tomorrow offers more convenient, carbon-friendly living ~ Innovate UK:  Making energy clean, affordable & secure: apply for funding ~ Innovate UK:  Shanghai-UK collaboration on industry challenges: apply for funds)

UKAEA:   £21m investment for MAST Upgrade

EU News:  E-commerce: ending unjustified geo-blocking across the EU

Ofcom:  Opening up BT’s infrastructure for new fibre broadband – (Ofcom:  Service quality of telecoms providers revealed)

CIPD:  UK’s skills crisis laid bare as new report shows nation is bottom of international class on key measures

HS2 opens procurement for world class train manufacturer

Companies House: Accounts filing options for small companies – (Companies House:  Changes to UK anti-money laundering measures)

HM Land Registry:  Send & receive bigger files with our online services

Crown Commercial Service:  Placing social value at the heart of procurement

Food Standards Agency:  Latest Food & You survey report published for Northern Ireland ~ Food Standards Agency:  Latest Food & You survey report published for Wales)

CIPD:  Logged on but can’t turn off? A third of UK employees say remote access to work means they can’t switch off

CJEU: Contracts of employment of air hostesses and stewards

CEFAS - Spring Viraemia of Carp (SVC) disease outbreak confirmed in Warwickshire

CBI: UK2030 - Make UK most competitive economy in the world – (CBI: The business response to a snap General Election ~ CBI: The Northern Ireland business response to a snap General Election ~ CBI: Scottish manufacturers see output grow)

PC&PE:  Petition leads to plans for new guidance on workplace dress codes ~ TUC: Government should scrap tribunal fees so workers can challenge sexist dress codes

CBI: Businesses across Europe want the closest possible economic relationship post-Brexit)

New TUC guide will help H&S reps keep both men & women safe at work – (TUC: Green Investment Bank sale is missed opportunity for green economy ~ TUC: Over a quarter of a million more in insecure work by end of next Parliament ~ TUC: All party leaders must pledge to keep up with EU progress on workers’ rights ~ TUC: Women put at risk by ill-fitting safety gear)

Age UK:  Older workers hit by declining working hours

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