BUSINESS

Goldman Sachs Offers Education and Support to UK Businesses

Posted: 20 February 2020

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme is designed to provide high-quality, practical education and business support to leaders of high-growth small businesses and social enterprises across the country.

Major Package of Support for Storm-Hit Areas

Posted: 19 February 2020

Government announces thousands of pounds of support including grants, council tax relief and business rate relief for people and businesses in areas affected by flooding.

£5,000

Posted: 19 February 2020

Flood-hit homes and businesses can apply for up to £5,000 to help make them more resilient to future flooding.

Africa to Outpace Other Regions in Population Growth by 2100

Posted: 17 February 2020

In 2020, half of the 10 most populous countries in the world will be in Asia, but by 2100, five African countries will be among the world's most populous.

New Digital Tools to Help UK Businesses Trade Overseas

Posted: 15 February 2020

Two new digital trading tools, to be launched on GOV.UK, will help businesses find up-to-date, product and country-specific information to trade with more than 160 countries.

Britain to Continue Contributing to EU Budget

Posted: 9 February 2020

The UK quit the European Union on 31 January 2020, but till the end of the year the country will continue to contribute to the EU budget.

More Europeans Than Ever Are Living and Working Abroad

Posted: 4 February 2020

According to the European Commission's 2019 annual report on intra-EU labour mobility, 4.2% of the total working-age population in the bloc is living in a host Member State.

47 years

Posted: 2 February 2020

The UK left the European Union on 31 January 2020 after 47 years of membership, delivering a major setback for European integration.

Britain Leaves EU, Entering 11-Month Transition Period

Posted: 1 February 2020

The UK has entered the transition period due to last until 31 December 2020. During this period, the UK will remain in both the EU customs union and single market.

It's Official: The UK Has Left the EU

Posted: 31 January 2020

The UK quit the bloc at 23:00 GMT today. Here's how the #BrexitDay unfolded on Twitter.

Boris Johnson: "I know that we will succeed"

Posted: 31 January 2020

In his Brexit address to the nation on 31 January 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged the public "to unleash the full potential of this brilliant country and to make better the lives of everyone in every corner of our United Kingdom."

Self Assessment Payments Can Be Made in Instalments

Posted: 30 January 2020

If you can’t afford to make a Self Assessment payment at the end of this month, you can apply to set up a Self Assessment payment plan online.

EU Parliament Gives Final Approval to Brexit Deal

Posted: 29 January 2020

The European Parliament gave today its final approval to Britain’s divorce deal from the bloc, paving the way for orderly Brexit to take place this Friday.