HMT: Government welcomes views on how to simplify energy taxes for businesses – (HMT: 'Our ambition is now to be the leading FinTech centre in the world', says Harriett Baldwin)
BIS: Government introduces largest ever increase to apprentices’ wages – (BIS: New rights for consumers when buying digital content ~ BIS: IP Minister signs UPC Protocol agreement ~ BIS: £80m support package for SSI workers & local economy)
DWP: Government overturns turban workplace rule
DfT: Cycling revolution goes electric – (DfT: Details of £1.8bn Midlands’ roads plan)
CLG: Brandon Lewis raises the alarm over tenant safety
ScotGov: Business innovation boost – (ScotGov: First ever Living Wage Expo)
Welsh Government invests further £938,000 to community led & locally supported wind energy projects
techUK: European Trade Associations Adopt Common Approach to the Digital Single Market – (techUK: Removing Bias from the Bottom Line - It's Time to Act ~ techUK: Beyond London: Fintech in Manchester)
CIPD: Half of employers need productivity re-think in run up to ‘national living wage’ – (CIPD: Senior HR professionals taking on ‘stage director’ role in production of change management ~ CIPD: Investment in HR analytics remains strong in Asia but progress is held back by a lack of skills & standardisation challenges)
Action needed to stop bad quality jobs pushing people into debt, says TUC – (TUC issues guidance for supporting staff with cancer at work)
CMA welcomes Ryanair’s withdrawal of challenge
CBI: UK growth remains strong and expectations are upbeat
IPPR North: TransPennine electrification puts the Northern Powerhouse back on track – but we need to see radical investment and devolution
Innovate UK: Nuisance calls - funding available for innovative solutions
Insolvency Service: SSI steel works: information for employees and creditors
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