Posted: 12th July, 2016
Vital work has begun on building stronger economic and trade relationships with the UK’s closest trading partners as the Chancellor travels to New York for discussions with Wall Street investors. In the first of a series of targeted ‘missions’ to key global financial and political centres, Mr Osborne will urge leaders from some of America’s... Read More
Posted: 11th July, 2016
The UK’s decision to leave the EU will inevitably create uncertainty for UK businesses. One of the main concerns for many firms will be the potential loss of revenue from their existing markets. Aside from the obvious threats to exports, nervousness over the economy might encourage UK customers – both consumers & businesses – to... Read More
Posted: 6th July, 2016
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved a report on the Edinburgh and the South East of Scotland City Region Deal. The report confirms priorities for the ambitious £2bn proposals, which are currently being discussed with the UK and Scottish governments and have the potential to attract £5bn of private sector money. The deal is... Read More
Posted: 6th July, 2016
Clifton and Bulwell are to receive a £1m boost from Nottingham City Council to make them better places to shop, work and socialise. A budget of £500,000 per area has been set aside for the improvements which include practical, local ideas for improving shopping facilities and enhancing the outdoor markets which are operated by the... Read More
Posted: 6th July, 2016
A total of £320m will be invested across the country’s towns and cities to warm buildings with low carbon heat. The Government is consulting on how best to deploy funding allocated in the Spending Review for investment in heat networks. This new project will support combined heat and power schemes while promoting the more innovative... Read More
Posted: 6th July, 2016
On the evening of Procurex Wales Live 2016, Wales’ Day of Procurement continues with the inaugural GO Awards Wales 2016/17! Fully supported by the Welsh Government, the number one procurement awards in the UK will host the very first GO Awards Wales on Thursday 6 October 2016. To register your interest to enter and find out more,... Read More
Posted: 28th June, 2016
Talks will take place with EU institutions and member states to protect Scotland’s place in Europe, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. The First Minister chaired a meeting of the Cabinet to discuss the Scottish Government’s next steps following the EU Referendum result. In addition, regular contact will continue with the EU and, as was... Read More
Posted: 28th June, 2016
The First Minister has already laid out six priority areas for action in his initial response to the result, and the Cabinet discussion will focus on how these can be taken forward immediately. Find more information here. First Minister Carwyn Jones said: “This will be one of the most important Cabinet meetings since devolution, where... Read More
Posted: 28th June, 2016
Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London has expressed his disappointment in Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. Reacting to the news, Mr Khan said: “I believe that Britain is better off within the European Union, but the British people have clearly spoken today, and their democratic will must now be fulfilled. I would like... Read More
Posted: 28th June, 2016
The Chairman of the House of Lords EU Committee, Lord Boswell of Aynho, has commented on the result of the 23 June referendum on UK membership of the EU: “First and foremost we must recognise that the British public have spoken and they have expressed a desire for the UK to leave the EU. Europe... Read More
