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FCA & DWP publish call for evidence on the disclosure of transaction cost information for workplace pension schemes – (FRC amends FRS 102 relating to pension obligations ~ FCA publishes final rules for charges in workplace pension schemes)
CMA consults on redress in competition cases
CLG: Challenging high streets get a helping hand – (Help for small firms by stopping procurement red-tape)
LGA: Majority of businesses agree councils should be able to set business rates locally
Innovate UK: Connecting innovators - the Knowledge Transfer Network – (Innovate UK: Digital economy - investing in the Internet of Things)
IS: More transparency for fees charged in insolvency
ScotGov: new campaign aimed at promoting Modern Apprenticeships as career options for young women – (Scotland’s 32 local authorities will split £6.5m to take forward a variety of programmes that will support young people towards a job ~ £250,000 to unlock Scotland’s geothermal potential to meet the energy needs of local communities ~ ScotGov: Remanufacturing boosts economy ~ ScotGov: Digital economy continues to grow
CO: Gobal social economy promoted in Scotland at Chivas distillery
WAG: Further superfast broadband for Wrexham Industrial Estate – (New £3m fund to create commercial opportunities from Welsh life sciences research ~ £20m to boost Welsh business innovation)
NDA: Site Licence Companies to merge – (DSRL encourage innovative solutions for a range of challenging projects ~ RIKEN, UK Atomic Energy Authority and ISIS team up for recycled science)
BCS publishes comprehensive introduction to agile principles
techUK: Cyber Security misconceptions placing a third of UK SME revenue at risk
CESG is changing the way it certifies IA industry consultancy with plans to introduce a new cyber security consultancy scheme to replace the current CLAS scheme
NCA: Law enforcement nationwide helping people and businesses to guard against cyber crime
MoD: Industry backs government’s spaceport plans
BIS: Trade between the UK and Mexico is enjoying double-digit growth – (Small firms in profit bounce back to pre-2008 levels ~ Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate carries out targeted inspections in Sheffield ~ Students must understand the basics of intellectual property)
HMT: UK Government reaches agreement on the sale of its entire interest in Eurostar for £757.1m – (HMT: New initiative launched to market the South Coast as a place to set-up & grow a financial or professional services business ~ HMRC: Multinationals face £1.1bn in extra tax after HMRC challenges transfer pricing)
Innovate UK: £15 funding to reduce CO2 emissions on the roads - 15 projects – (£4m funding to enhance user experience in retail ~ Innovate UK: UK micro SMEs in sustainability will get a chance to access expert advice on getting innovative ideas to mainstream markets this June)
Amendment to health & safety rules will give green light for cowboys, says TUC
Help firms get finance for future growth, CBI urges next government – (Budget 2015 must get 'UK Mittelstand' on front foot)
CJEU: Same model medical devices with potential defect may all be classified as defective
UKTI: Agreement signed by UK Export Finance (UKEF) will help to open up markets in Mexico to UK exporters
DECC: Mexican energy reform offers opportunities for UK oil & gas industry – (DECC: Secretary of State’s decision on RWE Letter One transaction
MoD: Minister for reserves urges industry to support Armed Forces
Revenue & Customs Brief 3 (2015): Rural Fuel Duty relief scheme
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