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U.K. Government Announces Investment Program for North East England
The U.K. Government has announced over £60M investment in the North East to support the region’s industrial transition to low carbon and advanced manufacturing. Following the announcement last week that Corus would cut 1700 jobs from its Teesside workforce,...
New Boost for Britain’s Electronics Manufacturing Sector
Ensuring the UK remains a world-leader in the high-growth plastic electronics sector is at the heart of a new government strategy launched by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson today. Plastic electronics technology makes it possible to produce a wide range...
New Automotive Council to Drive Forward Future Strategy of UK Car Industry
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced that the Government is setting up a new Automotive Council to address the long term strategic challenges facing the UK car industry. Through areas such as innovation and high-skilled job creation, the automotive...
Lord Mandelson Sets Out U.K. Government’s Skills for Growth Plan
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has set out the Government’s vision for giving people and businesses the skills they need to help drive economic growth.
An Extended ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Scrappage Scheme Goes Live in the U.K.
From today (October 22) the new terms of the British Government’s scrappage scheme come into force providing an extra boost to the car industry and consumers. In September it was announced that an extra £100 million was proposed for the Government’s...
Changes in Store for U.K. Minimum Wage Rules And Levels
New rules come into force October 2009 to ensure that thousands of U.K. workers get a fair deal on tips and wages. The changes will make it illegal for businesses to use tips to bring staff pay up to minimum wage levels. They come into effect on the...
U.K. Government Extends Its ‘Cash for Clunkers’ Scrappage Scheme
The U.K. Government has announced a £100M increase to the vehicle scrappage scheme to build on the success of the scheme in boosting consumer demand. Industry figures have reflected the positive impacts of the scheme both within and beyond the automotive...
New Extradition Treaty Between the United Kingdom And the Philippines
Ensuring suspected sex offenders are swiftly brought to justice is one of the aims of a new extradition treaty, between the United Kingdom and the Philippines. The Philippines has been known as a destination for suspected British sex offenders. A number...
