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Applications open for scheme to slash electricity bills for over 10,000 manufacturers
Applications open to more than 10,000 manufacturing businesses today for the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS).
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New lithium mine in Cornwall to unlock Britain’s industrial potential and support skilled jobs
Geothermal Engineering Limited will invest around £43 million in a new lithium mine in Cornwall, backed by nearly £10 million through government’s DRIVE35 fund.
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Bentley announcement sees £1bn invested in UK automotive sector in just 7 days
The Business Secretary has welcomed over £1 billion of automotive investment announcements in the UK in just seven days.
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No one should have to fight for time to grieve” - New rights for family bereavement and pregnancy loss
Women and their partners who experience a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will also be entitled to up to two weeks of unpaid leave
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Government moves to acquire Speciality Steel UK
The Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has today announced the Government will work towards the public acquisition of Speciality Steel UK (SSUK).
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Cat Little Appointed as New Permanent Secretary, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Cat Little will move from her current role in the Cabinet Office
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