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  1. Foundation industries: building a resilient recovery: apply for funding

    UK-registered businesses can apply for a share of £8 million in grant funding for projects supporting the recovery and growth of foundation industries.

  2. The fighting chance: breaking down barriers to veteran’s well-being

    After months of lockdown and social distancing, beneficiaries from Stoll are taking part in ‘Boxing Through Barriers’, a health and well-being programme run by The Fighting Chance.

  3. Exploring the barriers to information sharing for direct care

    Dr Alan Hassey, NDG Panel member, discusses the findings and recommendations from our survey about the barriers to information sharing in support of people’s individual care.

  4. External quality assurance of apprenticeships - expanded role for Ofqual confirmed

    The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education has confirmed the change after consultation.

  5. Royal recognition for Dounreay team’s Coronavirus response

    Dounreay has been recognised by His Royal Highness The Duke of Rothesay for its support for the community during the Coronavirus pandemic.

  6. 21st century road upgrade sheds new light on Roman treasures, coins, roads – and potholes!

    A major road upgrade in the north of England uncovered fascinating new evidence about a significant phase in British history – including the fact the Romans not only built roads, but also had to repair potholes!

  7. Firm’s investment will sustain jobs and make Sellafield safer, sooner

    A Cumbrian business has unveiled a £500,000 investment which will help clean-up Sellafield while sustaining jobs and saving money for the taxpayer.

  8. In praise of red tape: getting regulation right

    Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, gives a speech at the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry on environmental regulation.

  9. New UK support to tackle devastating locust swarms in East Africa

    UK Government package to help control millions of locusts attacking crops across East Africa, Yemen and South West Asia by spraying, monitoring and surveillance.

  10. Justin Holliday appointed as Tax Assurance Commissioner

    In his role, HMRC's Chief Finance Officer will also oversee resolution of tax disputes.

  11. Bridgwater exporter increases turnover by 40% following UKEF support

    Vapormatt secures 7 contracts while maintaining cash reserves.

  12. UKEF helps Lincoln exporter secure £750,000 worth of overseas business

    Working capital scheme secures Sri Lankan railway refurbishment order.

  13. CMA clears Amazon’s 16% investment in Deliveroo

    Following an in-depth investigation, the CMA has today cleared Amazon’s 16% investment in Deliveroo after finding that it will not substantially lessen competition.

  14. RWM launches new venture to lead groundbreaking research into geological disposal

    Research Support Office established in partnership with University of Manchester and University of Sheffield

  15. RWM yn lansio menter gydweithredol newydd i arwain ymchwil arloesol i waredu daearegol

    Swyddfa Cymorth Ymchwil a sefydlwyd mewn partneriaeth â Phrifysgol Manceinion a Phrifysgol Sheffield

  16. New UK science funding to support Kenya’s coronavirus response

    The UK announced support programme, backed by £1.1million research grant is led by the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust together with the Kenya's Ministry of Health.

  17. Brentford tech firm’s recycling blunder

    Charity sanction pays for mass tree-planting in east London.

  18. Case studies for Making Tax Digital

    Testimonies from businesses on how Making Tax Digital has worked for them.

  19. £1.3 billion investment to deliver homes, infrastructure and jobs

    Funds to deliver up to 45,000 homes, create up to 85,000 jobs and upgrade skills and infrastructure to help fuel a green economic recovery announced.

  20. Quality assurance at heart of new £2 billion green homes grants

    Tradespeople are urged to sign up for TrustMark accreditation as part of the new Green Homes Grant scheme.