Despite the global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, space organisations presented a robust picture, generating £17.5 billion in 2021, compared to £16.5 billion the previous year. Figures in the latest Size & Health of the UK Space Industry report show the number of space organisations identified across the UK […]
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Business and Trade Secretary opens up markets worth £11 million every day to UK businesses
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has knocked down barriers to markets worth more than £2.2 billion to UK businesses in her first 200 days in the job – equivalent to over £11 million every day. British exporters regularly encounter obstacles of all kinds – including bureaucracy, red tape, and […]
New support network launched for UK businesses in Southern California as LAEDC report shows UK firms employ more than 52,000 in greater Los Angeles
The initiative comes as the third annual UK Foreign Direct Investment in California report, published by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation in partnership with the British Consulate General in Los Angeles, confirms that more than 2,300 UK enterprises have set up in California, sustaining nearly 100,000 jobs. More than half […]
‘Back to work Budget’ supporting people to return to the labour market
Parents, over-50s, disabled people and those with long-term health conditions will have opportunities arising from changes announced in the Budget set to be delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions. Overall, DWP measures at Budget represent an investment of £3.5 billion over five years to boost workforce participation and grow the […]
Isuzu D-Max receives ‘Best Pick-Up’ title from Business Vans
Industry magazine Business Vans has awarded Isuzu D-Max ‘Best Pick-up’ for 2023. Pick-up judged by independent panel of industry professionals and motoring journalists. Business Vans is the fourth publication to grant Isuzu UK an award this year. 9th March 2023 – The Award-Winning Isuzu D-Max has reclaimed the esteemed ‘Best […]
Bentley Motors launches its 2023 global Extraordinary Women initiative
Extraordinary Women initiative is designed to inspire and develop the next generation of young female leaders Students from partner universities in the UK and Saudi Arabia will be mentored by Extraordinary Women Pioneers and Bentley experts Programme offered to students in the fields of engineering, design, technology and business from […]
British Businesses to Save Billions Under New UK Version of GDPR
The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill was first introduced last Summer and paused in September 2022 so ministers could engage in a co-design process with business leaders and data experts – ensuring that the new regime built on the UK’s high standards for data protection and privacy, and seeks […]
Student finance to be radically transformed from 2025
People across the country are set to benefit from a complete overhaul of student finance, helping them get flexible loan funding to train, retrain and upskill throughout their working lives. The Lifelong Loan Entitlement (LLE) will empower more people to study in a way that works for them, opening up opportunities […]
Multimatic named ‘Business of the Year’ by Motorsport Industry Association
Multimatic is the winner of the prestigious MIA Business of the Year (with sales over £5 million) Award. Revealed during the Motorsport Industry Association’s Business Excellence Awards dinner, held at Silverstone, the award recognises Multimatic’s achievements in engineering, manufacturing and motorsports operations. Multimatic Motorsports is celebrating 30 years of on-track […]
Agrale launches Equipmake-developed state-of-the-art electric bus in Buenos Aires
A new Agrale electric bus, developed by electrification specialist Equipmake in collaboration with the brand’s Argentine-Brazilian automaker, and featuring the company’s latest-generation zero-emission powertrain, was launched in Buenos Aires. Debuted in the context of the C40 World Mayors Conference, held from October 19 to 21 in the Argentine capital, the […]