BUSINESS

Additional Fishing Quota Allocated Across the UK
Posted: 24 March 2021
Additional quota for 2021 have now been allocated between fisheries administrations.
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UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement Enters Into Force
Posted: 24 March 2021
The UK-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement, having been ratified by both parties, enters into force, marking an important step towards reaching an agreement with the whole East African Community.
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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.
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Over 30 Tax Policymaking Updates Published
Posted: 23 March 2021
The government has published a series of tax documents and consultations in a move to strengthen policymaking and help create a more trusted, simple and modern tax system.
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UK Households Asked to Share Personal Data in 2021 Census
Posted: 21 March 2021
A once-a-decade census will be carried out on Sunday in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Saturday’s London Anti-Lockdown Protest Gathers Thousands of People
Posted: 20 March 2021
Here's how today's anti-lockdown protest unfolded in the UK's capital.
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High Streets and Seaside Resorts Are Preparing for Summer
Posted: 20 March 2021
A new £56 million Welcome Back Fund will help councils boost tourism, improve green spaces and provide more outdoor seating areas, markets and food stall pop-ups – giving people more safer options to reunite with friends and relatives.
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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.
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Who Can Claim Grants Under the Furlough Scheme?
Posted: 12 March 2021
If you cannot maintain your workforce because your operations have been affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), you can furlough employees and apply for a grant to cover a portion of their usual monthly wage costs where you record them as being on furlough.
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Britain’s Most Affordable Towns for Home Buyers
Posted: 11 March 2021
Shildon in County Durham has been identified as Britain’s most affordable town, with average house prices equating to around £6,000 more than a typical couple’s gross annual earnings.
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Global House Prices Went Stratospheric in 2020
Posted: 10 March 2021
The strongest housing markets in the Global Property Guide's  survey during 2020 included New Zealand (+16.77%), Sri Lanka (+15.47%), Puerto Rico (+14.59%), Slovak Republic (+14.28%), and Turkey (+13.7%), using inflation-adjusted figures.
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Number of Women on FTSE Boards Up By 50% in Just 5 Years
Posted: 8 March 2021
More than a third (34.3%) of FTSE 350 board positions are now held by women.
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Mandatory Form for International Travel Introduced
Posted: 5 March 2021
From 8 March 2021, passengers travelling abroad will need to carry a new form stating that their trip is permitted under national lockdown rules.
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Travelling Abroad During Stay in UK Restrictions
Posted: 5 March 2021
It is now illegal to travel abroad without a reasonable excuse. Travel abroad for holidays is not permitted.
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Budget 2021 Sets Path for Recovery
Posted: 3 March 2021
Chancellor Rishi Sunak's £65 billion three-point plan will provide support for jobs and businesses as the UK emerges from the pandemic and forges a path to recovery.
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