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2,800 jobs created as carbon capture expands on Wales and North West England

Britain improves its efforts in clean energy as the HyNet carbon capture and storage (CCUS) cluster expands, securing 800 new skilled jobs and bringing the total number of direct roles supported by the project to 2,800 across North Wales and North West England.

UK and India unlock £400m trade and investment to improve economic ties

The UK and India have secured £400 million in new trade and investment agreements, indicating big steps forward for international economic relationships and boosting the British economy.

UK government invests £121 million in quantum technology

The UK government has announced a £121 million investment in quantum technology to strengthen its position as a global leader in emerging technologies.

UK supports the blue economy and climate action in the Philippines

To help strengthen marine conservation and climate resilience, the United Kingdom has launched its Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) programme in the Philippines.

UK launches plan to train a ‘clean power army’ to deliver clean energy by 2030

The UK government has revealed a significant new plan to train thousands of young people and workers for careers in the clean energy sector, aiming to meet ambitious targets to deliver clean power across the country by 2030.

Government weighs nationalisation of British steel

The UK government is facing increasing pressure to intervene in the future of British Steel, with concerns growing that the company's two blast furnaces in Scunthorpe could soon be forced to shut down due to a critical shortage of raw materials.

One million frontline NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

The UK Government is supporting frontline NHS staff with new measures to tackle violence and improve working conditions.

New guidance urges business leaders to strengthen cyber defences

As cyber-attacks become more frequent, business leaders in the UK are being advised to take immediate action to safeguard their companies from online threats.

NHS leaders call for national redundancy pot to fund NHS job cuts

NHS leaders are urging the Chancellor to rapidly create a national staff redundancy fund following significant NHS job cuts.

UK Government invests £37 million to introduce 319 new green buses

The £37.8 million funding aims to deliver 319 green buses, offering more affordable travel for passengers and supporting net-zero goals.

UK launches AI energy council to support the nation’s AI future

The UK is taking steps to ensure its energy infrastructure is ready to support the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI).

Benefit cuts will worsen mental health crisis for low-income people

Mental health charity Mind warns that cutting benefits will deepen the mental health crisis for people on low incomes.

Work starts on major UK electric HGV charging hub at Port of Tilbury

Construction has begun at the Port of Tilbury on a 5MW shared-user charging hub approach for the 60-plus companies with commercial vehicle fleets registered as tenants at the port.

Faster cancer diagnoses reduce wait times for 80,000 patients

The UK government’s £26 billion NHS investment has enabled 80,000 more people to receive cancer diagnoses or all-clear results within 28 days.

UK invests £13.9 billion to boost R&D, innovation, and economic growth

The UK Government has just announced the funding of £13.9 billion for research and development (R&D) projects, aimed at transforming industries and improving lives across the country.

The government invests to strengthen the UK fusion energy industry

In hopes of strengthening the UK's position as a global leader in clean energy, the government has announced a £20 million investment into the 'Starmaker One' fusion energy fund.

UK Government allocates £302m to repair FE college buildings

FE college groups across England will receive a share of £302 million to fix, maintain and improve their buildings.

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