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£360 million to boost British manufacturing and R&D
£360 million to boost British manufacturing and R&D The Chancellor has today (4 March) announced a significant investment package in the UK’s life sciences and manufacturing sectors. Ahead of the Spring Budget this week, the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (Monday 4 March) announced a significant investment package in the UK’s life sciences and manufacturing…
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Transport Secretary announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers at COP28
Jabe Aaron
EV chargepoint pilot scheme at motorway service areas to support government’s vision of transition to electric vehicles. A £70 million pilot scheme launched today (6 December 2023) will power up motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. Speaking on COP28 Transport Day in Dubai, Transport Secretary, Mark Harper, laid…
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£33 million joint investment
Jabe Aaron
£33 million joint investment to boost skills, support jobs and bolster green manufacturing in UK life sciences industry. Joint government and industry investment will deliver more than 250 high-skilled jobs producing environmentally-friendly inhalers. £33 million of joint government and industry investment with leading global firm Kindeva Drug Delivery in UK medicines manufacturing will ensure a…
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Major milestone in UK’s race to net zero maritime with £77 million boost
Zero-emission ferries, cruises and cargo ships will set sail in UK waters within 2 years, creating thousands of new jobs, thanks to a £77 million government investment in clean maritime technology. This is the first time in UK history the government is intervening to specifically target this level of funding on green maritime tech which is already well developed.…
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100+ projects awarded share of £2.1 billion. Round 2 of Levelling Up Fund
Landmark levelling up funding will breathe new life into more than 100 communities, with up to £2.1 billion awarded today to transformational projects across the United Kingdom. These include Eden Project North visitor attraction in Morecambe, a new AI campus in Blackpool, a new rail link in Cornwall, and a major regeneration scheme in Gateshead…