Pantone has announced a soft, gentle, pinky-orange tone, named “Peach Fuzz”, as 2024's Colour of the Year. The more subdued tone comes in stark contrast to "Viva Magenta", which held the title for 2023. Pantone explained: “The color we selected to be our Pantone Color of the Year 2024 needed … [Read more...]
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UK engineering employers lack skills to address impact of climate change, finds IET survey
Eight out of 10 UK engineering employers lack the skills needed to be resilient to the impacts of climate change, according to the findings of an international survey by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Despite nearly two-thirds of UK businesses being worried about how climate … [Read more...]
Firms of up to 50 employees set to get access to Energy Ombudsman support under new proposals
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has announced plans to extend access to support from the Energy Ombudsman with disputes with their energy supplier. Proposals would allow companies with up to 50 employees would qualify for support from the Energy Ombudsman, extending support to … [Read more...]
Planning rules to be relaxed for solar panels on homes and businesses
Homeowners and businesses will be given greater flexibility to install rooftop solar panels to generate electricity under changes to announced to planning regulations. Changes to permitted development rights rules announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) will … [Read more...]
SME housebuilders invited to apply to Levelling Up Home Building Fund
Homes England is inviting SME housebuilders to apply to the Levelling Up Home Building Fund to help meet development costs. The Levelling Up Home Building Fund is designed for housebuilders that are struggling to access finance from traditional lenders, and can offer loans tailored to individual … [Read more...]
Leasehold property reforms introduced to Parliament
The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill has been introduced to Parliament, which seeks to afford new protections and rights to homeowners. The reforms seek to increase the rebalance the rights and protections of the owners of leasehold residential property owners and freeholders through reducing … [Read more...]
£29.5 billion of investment unveiled at Global Investment Summit
Leading global investors have committed £29.5 billion for UK projects and capital ahead of the Global Investment Summit at Hampton Court Palace. The investments will support thousands of jobs in the UK across sectors ranging from tech, life sciences and green energy, to infrastructure and … [Read more...]
Extra support announced for SME exporters
The government's export credit agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF), has announced a range of new measures to support SME exporters access new opportunities. A range of new products and services for small businesses were unveiled at the UKEF's annual conference on 23rd November, including a more … [Read more...]
Chancellor sets out Autumn Statement
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has set out his plans for the economy in his Autumn Statement, presented to the House of Commons on Wednesday 22nd November. Addressing the House of Commons, the Chancellor outlined proposals to grow the economy through boosts to productivity, and to … [Read more...]
Business leaders responds to Autumn Statement
Business leaders from across the North-west and nationwide have shared their reactions to 22nd November's Autumn Statement from the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a number of tax cuts and investment plans in the light of the economy having performed better than … [Read more...]
Nearly 10% rise announced for National Living Wage
The National Living Wage will rise by 9.8% in April 2024 to £11.44 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, the largest single increase in the statutory minimum rate of pay since its inception. Following the publication of the Low Pay Commission's recommendations on the rates that the National … [Read more...]
£4.5 billion investment announced for UK manufacturing
The UK government has announced a £4.5 billion package of investment across eight UK manufacturing sectors between 2025 and 2030, including the automotive, aerospace, and clean energy sectors. The automotive industry is the largest recipient of funds, securing over £2 billion, while the aerospace … [Read more...]
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