Any business can apply for a share of £15m to support cutting-edge R&D projects in any technology area. Innovate UK has up to £15m to invest in innovative research and development projects in an open competition targeted at a whole range of technology, engineering and industrial areas. Proposals can be drawn from any area including […]
TMRW, a brand new technology hub providing flexible and affordable office space and support to tech-savvy entrepreneurs and small businesses, has opened its doors in Croydon. The state-of-the-art working space was supported by £2m worth of investment, including a contribution from the Mayor of London’s Regeneration Fund for the fit out and a rent and […]
Transport Scotland announced the intention to award a contract worth up to £50 million, to carry out route option assessment and detailed design work for dualling the 29-mile western section of the A96 between Auldearn and Fochabers. Subject to the mandatory standstill period, Mott MacDonald Sweco Joint Venture will start design work on the project […]
A plan to spend an additional £2million on improving roads and pavements around the borough has been agreed. Despite significant cuts in funding from central government, the council’s Cabinet met on Monday, 23 May 2016, to agree an additional £2million, on top of the existing £3.55million annual budget, to improve the maintenance and upkeep of […]
The CBI’s Unlocking Regional Growth campaign continues to push forward with our partnership with McKinsey, exploring how to improve economic performance across the country. The project is now is undertaking new economic analysis, aiming to ground the regional competitiveness debate in clear economic evidence. The outputs will be practical solutions to improve growth and prosperity […]
EU and Japan commit to political agreement on a free trade deal as early as possible in 2016 which will be worth £5 billion a year to the UK. The UK economy is set to be given a £5 billion a year boost after the EU and Japan committed to political agreement on a free […]
The Environment Agency has announced an action plan for Mytholmroyd, which will spend more than £10 million on flood defences to better protect homes and businesses. A new flood action plan for the town, commissioned by Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss, sets out a programme to reduce flood risk to the town, with construction due to […]
Visiting Newcastle, the Economic Secretary will dispel the myth that leaving the EU would simply be a problem for the City of London and that the wider UK financial sector in places like Newcastle would not be affected. She will highlight the importance for staying in the EU to a sector that plays an important […]
The government has taken steps to improve Britain’s competitiveness and open up markets, in a bid to empower consumers with greater choice. Announced last week as part of the Queen’s Speech, the Better Markets Bill will boost competition and reduce unnecessary burdens on business. The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has published a series […]
The First Minister said the next five years represent a “precious opportunity” to make real improvements for the benefit of future generations, as she urged parties across the parliament to seize that opportunity. Nicola Sturgeon made the call as she outlined a comprehensive programme of action to improve the lives and opportunities of Scotland’s young […]
