The Malaysian and UK Governments are joining hands in making urbanisation manageable and, most importantly, sustainable for the future. Smart technologies will be essential to achieving this. Both countries have taken a number of positive steps in their rapidly developing relationship around smart cities, to help position each other as a leader in the provision […]
For the sixth year running the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is partnering with the Public Sector Show taking place on 28 June 2016 at ExCel, London. This year, Interim Chief Executive Malcolm Harrison will be delivering a keynote speech explaining exactly why commercial matters and discussing how procurement policy is supporting innovation. For the first […]
A new film showcasing how the North of England and Wales is ripe for investment is being promoted across the world. The video highlights how the natural beauty and iconic sights of the Northern Powerhouse, combined with its skilled workforce and cutting edge, makes it the ideal investment hotspot. The government is investing £150bn on […]
Employers of young apprentices are set to save thousands of pounds after the government abolished employer National Insurance contributions for apprentices under 25 years of age. The change, which came into effect on 6 April 2016, will make hiring an apprentice even better value for employers across the country. This exemption will apply to both […]
HS2 Ltd, the company responsible for the design, engineering and construction of Britain’s new high speed rail network on 12th April announced dates and locations for its regional Supply Chain Roadshows 2016. Starting in May, HS2 Ltd will visit 11 regions across Britain to meet businesses large and small, to explain the types of work […]
The next generation of food entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to combine a high quality degree and on-the-job training under plans for new food degree apprenticeships, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announced on 12 April. The three apprenticeships – spearheaded by the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink (NSAFD) – are being developed by a […]
Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond will visit Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as part of a tour of Asia. The Foreign Secretary’s visit will be an opportunity to increase collaboration on trade and investment, education, science and innovation with Vietnam, a country that’s shown remarkable achievement as one of the fastest growing economies in South […]
UKAEA’s remote handling and robotics centre RACE has moved to its new 3,000 square metre facility at Culham Science Centre. The facility will enable RACE to step up its R&D into many applications of remote handling and robotic technology, already used to great effect at the JET fusion facility at Culham. It will also be […]
Tata Steel has confirmed a deal to sell its Long Products Europe business, including Scunthorpe plant, to Greybull Capital. Business Secretary Sajid Javid said: “Today’s announcement is a step in the right direction for the long-term future of British steel manufacturing in Scunthorpe. “This point wouldn’t have been reached without the efforts of all those […]
The Marine Management Organisations (MMO) are asking for your views on the first documents to be published as part of the North East, North West, South East and South West marine plans. On Monday 11 April the MMO launched two consultations which focus on the draft Statement of Public Participation for each area and the […]
