The CBI has commented on the approval for the construction of Hinkley Point nuclear power station in Somerset by the board of EDF. Josh Hardie, CBI Deputy Director-General, said: “The final green light for Hinkley Point is welcome news as now, more than ever, action is needed on key infrastructure projects which attract investment to […]
The application for the North Wales Wind Farms Connection has been given development consent by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The scheme involves the construction, instillation, operation and maintenance of a 17.4 km 132kv electric line between Clocaenog Forest, Denbighshire, and a point south of the unnamed Groesffordd Marli to Glascoed Road […]
Upgrade to Elmbridge Court roundabout given go-ahead. Drivers will benefit from more reliable journey times in Gloucester during the busiest periods, as a major upgrade to the Elmbridge Court roundabout is given the go-ahead. The Department for Transport (DfT) is providing more than £9 million towards the scheme which is designed to reduce congestion at […]
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a £183 million contract for a weapons system which will sit on board the Royal Navy’s new next generation Type 26 Global Combat Ship. The Maritime Indirect Fire System (MIFS) will be integrated onto the Type 26 Global Combat Ships, currently being designed by BAE Systems. MIFS includes […]
Manchester’s libraries are taking part in a new initiative to help local small businesses to get online. The project – run by the Tinder Foundation as part of Google’s Digital Garage programme – will provide digital skills support to small businesses, sole traders and people setting up new businesses, helping them to make the most […]
A locally owned community energy charity has received a major boost after Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Rural Affairs, Lesley Griffiths confirmed it will receive a Welsh Government loan of over £3.5million for its wind scheme. The Awel Aman Tawe Community Energy Charity in Swansea will benefit from up to £3.55m which will enable work […]
Over 8,000 new jobs have been reported by Enterprise Zones in the Northern Powerhouse over the past 4 years. Enterprise Zones in the North – which provide tax breaks and government support for new and expanding businesses – have attracted 8 jobs per working day since 2012 and over £1 million per day in private […]
A new free training and mentoring support programme is being offered to local small businesses across Hounslow. Funded by Hounslow Council and run in association with Branduin Business Support and Hounslow Chamber of Commerce, it is designed to help those that employ less than 10 people and are based in the borough. The package which […]
London City Airport expansion will create 1,600 airport jobs and potentially add £1.5 billion to the UK economy by 2025. In a major boost to improve passengers’ journeys and support British jobs and investment, Chancellor Philip Hammond, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling and Communities Secretary Sajid Javid have announced the go-ahead for a brand new £344 […]
The UK Space Agency are investing £1.15 million to fund preparatory research about sub-orbital spaceflight and small satellite launches from the UK. In 2015, the National Space Policy set out the government’s ambition to establish a spaceport in the UK. In February 2016, proposals were invited for industrial research projects to investigate the challenges associated […]
