Business and Purpose

It Is Never Too Early for SMEs to Consider Intellectual Property

Posted: 28 April 2021

Explore how the Intellectual Property Office’s IP for Business tools and training can help SMEs take their ideas to market.

Calls for Flexible Working to Be Normalised

Posted: 6 April 2021

It may be in the interest of employers and employees to make flexible working a standard option.

UK Moves Towards a Greener Shipping Future

Posted: 26 March 2021

Government invests £20 million to develop innovative zero emission vessels and clean port infrastructure.

UAE and UK Launch Sovereign Investment Partnership to Support Life Science Industry

Posted: 24 March 2021

Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company to invest £800m, alongside £200m from the UK, boosting the next generation of British life science companies.

UK to Host Global Summit on Climate and Development

Posted: 12 March 2021

COP26 President and Foreign Secretary Alok Sharma to co-host March 31st Summit on supporting countries most vulnerable to climate change.

Energy Entrepreneurs Turn Green Dreams Into Reality

Posted: 4 February 2021

Talented energy entrepreneurs have the chance to benefit from a share of £11 million government funding to turn their ideas into real products and services whilst eliminating carbon emissions.

The Inspiring Mathematical Persona of James Simons

Posted: 23 January 2021

James Simons is an inspiring mathematician and a businessman whose life is full of twists and turns ending with incredible success.

Advice for People Struggling to Pay Bills Due to Coronavirus

Posted: 14 January 2021

Advice for those in difficulty with utility bills, or repayment commitments on credit cards, loans and mortgages, as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).

Small Grassroots Organisations Supported in Tackling Loneliness

Posted: 2 January 2021

Government's funding will help provide immediate and targeted relief to those most at risk of loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic.

British Exporters Recognised in New Year’s Honours List 2021

Posted: 31 December 2020

The honoured exporters represent a diverse range of businesses, from sourcing PPE for the pandemic, green energy, trade policy negotiations and to services exports in the creative industry.

Boris Johnson Presents a Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution

Posted: 18 November 2020

The Prime Minister's ambitious ten point plan for a green industrial revolution will create and support up to 250,000 British jobs.

Global Leaders Confirm Their Commitment to Paris Agreement Full Implementation

Posted: 4 November 2020

The UNFCCC and the Governments of the UK, Chile, France and Italy have issued a joint statement on the US Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement.

Ban on Plastic Straws, Stirrers and Cotton Buds Comes into Force

Posted: 1 October 2020

The UK continues fight against plastic waste to protect natural environments and marine wildlife.

Winter Economy Plan to Support More Businesses In Coming Months

Posted: 24 September 2020

Central to the plan is a new Job Support Scheme, extension of Self Employment Income Support Scheme, and flexibility for over one million businesses to pay back loans.