Economy Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates announced on 13 June that 2015/16 was the second best on record for inward investment, with Wales having attracted 96 new projects. The latest provisional results also show that more than 6,000 jobs were created or safeguarded. The provisional inward investment figures follow the Cabinet Secretary’s announcement on the week […]
The Scottish Government will drive forward growth in the organics sector with a £50,000 development fund, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing announced on 13 June. The fund will help deliver ‘Organic Ambitions’ – the industry’s Action Plan for 2016-20, with an initial focus on developing innovative approaches to strengthening the Scottish organic supply chain. The […]
Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns, has praised the International Festival of Business as “a prime shop window for Welsh companies”. Secretary of State for Wales, Alun Cairns, said: “The International Festival of Business (IFB) is a prime shop window for Welsh companies and a global networking opportunity with potential clients. “The festival is […]
A £3 million scheme to protect Huntly from flooding has been given a boost, with news of a dedicated team to work on the project. Aberdeenshire Council’s Policy and Resources Committee agreed a “shared service arrangement” with Moray Council, which will result in a dedicated site supervision team being created, working with the contractor to […]
EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, is offering companies a free diagnostic session to mark the launch of a new service to help manufacturers save money and improve sustainability through carbon and energy management. EEF’s new Energy Services is a one-stop-shop of specialist sustainability solutions that spans ISO50001 implementation, managed metering services, energy efficiency, carbon and energy […]
A new report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has found that small firms are unfairly carrying the cost of cyber crime in an increasingly vulnerable digital economy. The report, ‘Cyber Resilience: How to protect small firms in the digital economy,’ suggests smaller firms are collectively attacked seven million times per year, costing the […]
In a speech to the second UK-China Business Leaders’ Summit, Paul Drechsler discussed the beginning of the “golden era” of UK-China relations. As the CBI celebrates the 10th anniversary of our Beijing office this year, Paul highlighted the CBI’s strong relationship with China and our commitment to support the continued growth of bilateral trade and […]
Environmentally conscious drivers have even more opportunity to go greener thanks to an electric vehicle funding boost from the Scottish Government. Around £7.8 million is being made available, interest-free, through the Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund, to help businesses and consumers reduce their transport emissions. Individuals can apply for to £35,000, while businesses can access […]
Two London authorities have agreed to share a finance system in a move projected to save £6.8m. Richmond and Wandsworth councils have signed a six-year contract to jointly appoint Capita Local Government to provide a new joint finance system and a range of transactional services. The two authorities are now in the process of forming […]
A London council has taken the unique step to place a planning restriction on miles of railway arches to try and prevent them being turned into housing. Southwark Council is using Article 4 Directions to stop would-be developers turning various shops, offices, storage or betting offices that are currently trading out of the 800 plus […]
