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£2bn

Posted: 28 August 2021

An anti-fraud scheme has detected or prevented more than £2bn of fraud since it was launched 25 years ago.

National Highways Wants Your Views on Future Road Investment

Posted: 25 August 2021

National Highways has launched an online feedback tool for road users and those who live near to England’s motorways and major A roads to give their views on where investment is needed the most.

Central Bank Digital Currencies Herald a New Chapter for the Monetary System

Posted: 23 June 2021

The Bank for International Settlements' Report lays out the design choices for CBDCs, which, alongside cash, would be issued and backed by a central bank, and offers an economic analysis of their implications for consumers, financial institutions and the central bank itself.

Changes to PROOF Service Will Enhance Security of Company Filings

Posted: 1 June 2021

The Companies House's changes will help prevent unauthorised company name changes.

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.

Bank of England and HM Treasury Have Created a CBDC Taskforce

Posted: 19 April 2021

The new taskforce will examine the possibility of creation of BoE-issued digital money that would exist alongside cash and bank deposits.

Recovery Loan Scheme Launches Today

Posted: 6 April 2021

The new Recovery Loan Scheme will ensure businesses continue to benefit from Government-guaranteed finance throughout 2021.

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Opens for Applications

Posted: 6 April 2021

New scheme launches to provide £6.1 million over the next 12 months to support England’s seafood sector, coastal communities and marine environment.

Government-Backed Loans Supported Thousands of Businesses During Pandemic

Posted: 3 April 2021

Government-backed finance helped thousands of businesses protect jobs and livelihoods during the coronavirus pandemic.

1.6 million

Posted: 3 April 2021

More than 1.6 million firms benefited from government-backed loans to keep them trading and protect jobs and livelihoods during the coronavirus pandemic.

New Restart Grants Scheme to Provide Funding of up to £18,000 to Eligible Businesses

Posted: 1 April 2021

A fresh wave of grant funding launched as councils are called on to do their bit to continue supporting businesses.

Automatic Filing Extensions Due to Come to an End

Posted: 25 March 2021

The automatic extensions granted by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act will come to an end for filing deadlines that fall after 5 April 2021.

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.

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.