Business and Other Briefings (Archive)

BEIS:  Consultation to inform Post Office state aid application launched – (BEIS:  Government sets out plans to upgrade UK energy infrastructure & increase clean energy investment ~ BEIS:  Greg Clark speech at Energy UK)

BEIS:  Women in senior leadership - launch of the Hampton-Alexander review report ~ CBI response to Hampton-Alexander review recommendations: women in leadership ~ Proposals by the Hampton-Alexander Review)

10DS:  India-UK Tech Summit: PM's speech – (10DS:  Joint statement between the governments of the UK and India ~ 10DS:  £1 billion in deals from PM's trade mission to India)

HM Treasury:  UK-China discuss the next step for economic & trade relations ~ DIT:  Business boost for Midlands Engine in first ever trade mission)

FCO:  A GREAT showcase of Britain

DfE:  Millions invested in degree apprenticeships

DfT:  Skills Minister and Crossrail’s 600th apprentice mark the start of ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers Week’

ScotGov:  Rural payments underway – (ScotGov:  IoD speech ~ ScotGov:  Support for manufacturing ~ ScotGov:  EU market key for Scottish business ~ ScotGov:  Businesses in Scotland 2016 ~ ScotGov:  Unconventional oil & gas research published)

WAG:  Minister visits Cardiff-based IQE to discuss SemiConductor technologies & skills- (WAG:  Wales celebrates Best in Travel at World Travel Market ~ WAG:  On the crest of a wave - Wales marine energy sector takes centre stage at Ocean Energy Europe ~ WAG:  Up to £80m investment for next stage Superfast scheme ~ WAG:  New €9m EU project to expand life sciences sector in Wales & Ireland)

Wales Office:  Alun Cairns Attends CBI Wales Business Breakfast

techUK:  Guidelines on authorisation under PSD2  - (techUK Outlines Significance of UK Ratification of UPC ~ techUK:  Tech Suppliers Improve Central Government Procurement)

ESRC:  Developing financial systems to support sustainable growth in China

Innovate UK:  Connected Cities Mission - entrepreneurs join delegation to India – (Innovate UK:  Science Minister announces £80m UK-India research investments)

Environment Agency:  London waste company fined for breaching permit – (EA:  Essex waste company and director made to pay £20,000 for waste mountain)

Crown Commercial Service:  New traffic management technology agreement now live

CIPD:  A new approach to mental well-being training – (CIPD:  HR must lead the way in ensuring technology unlocks people’s potential)

JRF:  Autumn Statement: Retail sector too big to ignore in Government's quest to solve productivity puzzle

Land Registry:  Reply to more requisitions online

EC Notice on the interpretation of certain articles of the Biotech Directive

ESPO:  Competition in Connections - ESPO’s Highway Electrical Connections Framework

CBI: Growth picks up and is expected to continue at healthy pace – (CBI: Smarter, not less, financial regulation needed in order for British businesses to grow ~ CBI: UK-India university bonds are strong, but we can do even more)

TUC: Discrimination at work allowed to “flourish unchecked” as employment tribunal claims fall by 9,000 a month – (TUC: Workers on boards is a proven policy that’s better for business ~ TUC: Half of women working in football have experienced sexism at work)
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