Posted: 26th July, 2016
Two major projects backed by EU funding to boost the prospects of young people in Wales have been announced by Welsh Government Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford. The projects will provide individually-tailored programmes of support, including training, volunteering opportunities and paid work placements, for more than 9,000 people over the next three years. Around 4,500 young... Read More
Posted: 26th July, 2016
New Chancellor, Philip Hammond visits China to promote Britain as one of the best places in the world to invest and do business with. In a trip which includes his attendance at the G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Chengdu, the Chancellor will visit Beijing and Hong Kong to promote British business opportunities, with a strong... Read More
Posted: 26th July, 2016
An innovative contract to manage household waste and keep Camden’s streets clean is set to save council taxpayers £5 million a year and drive up recycling rates. Agreed by the council’s Cabinet, the new contract, which begins in April 2017, will be responsive to the needs of the borough and its residents and has been... Read More
Posted: 12th July, 2016
A major consultation to help pave the way for automated cars to be used on British roads is being launched, with all drivers invited to have their say. Under the proposed measures, rules will be changed so automated vehicles can be insured for use on the roads. In addition, the Highway code and regulations are... Read More
Posted: 12th July, 2016
Liverpool City Region businesses could get up to £4,000 as an incentive for recruiting new Apprentices as part of the implementation of the Liverpool City Region’s devolution plans for employment and skills. The new Apprenticeship Grant for Employers is available to Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) who haven’t recruited an Apprentice in the last... Read More
Posted: 12th July, 2016
Press release on the GO Awards Wales from Welsh Government Register your interest to enter the GO Awards Wales here A new ‘GO Awards Wales’ ceremony to celebrate achievements within public procurement in Wales has been launched today by Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government Mark Drakeford. Launching the awards, the Finance Secretary is... Read More
Posted: 12th July, 2016
Regeneration projects in Wales are being urged to apply to the Coastal Communities Fund which has £3.4 million available from. Under the Coastal Communities Fund, which was established by the UK Treasury and devolved administrations, grants of between £50,000 and £300,000 are available to fund projects that boost the economic prospects of coastal communities. Eligible... Read More
Posted: 12th July, 2016
Wales is continuing to invest and maximise the EU funds allocated to it as a £6.4m project to drive forward research to help businesses develop cutting-edge technologies and boost productivity is given the green light. Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government Mark Drakeford announced that the CEMET project (Centre of Excellence in Mobile and... Read More
Posted: 12th July, 2016
Innovate UK is inviting business boffins to apply for a share of up to £15m to develop innovation projects in the infrastructure systems sector. The aim of the competition is to encourage the development of business-led innovative solutions. They might help to provide affordable, sustainable and secure energy, or provide connected transport, urban living and... Read More
Posted: 12th July, 2016
Councils’ spending in England will fall by 1% in 2016-17 (£0.9bn) according to official figures, raising concerns over the financial resilience of local authorities. The figures, published by the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, show cultural services will see the biggest reduction with 5.8% cuts... Read More
