Latest announcements and support for business
This page gives the latest government announcements and organisational support that can help businesses in relation to local economic growth and the support available to businesses and business boards.
Government gets National Wealth Fund underway
The Government announced new plans to align key institutions under the National Wealth Fund that will boost growth and unlock investment.
Government vows to get building
The government has announced an overhaul of the planning system and local business boards will play a central role in achieving the Deputy Prime Minister's ambitions.
Chancellor sets economic course
The Chancellor gave a statement on the results of a Treasury spending audit - in it she confirmed the Budget will be on 30 October; departmental budgets for this financial year and the next will be confirmed in October and a multi-year Spending Review will conclude in Spring 2025.
It's going to get windy!
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announced a budget of over £1.5 billion for the next renewables auction to deliver homegrown clean energy projects.
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Federation of Small Business gets SMEs exporting with five point plan
The FSB have published practical recommendations to get more SMEs exporting based on the then shadow Business Secretary's SME Export Taskforce - take a look
Confederation of British Industry Growth Indicator
The CBI's latest Growth Indicator shows positive growth expectations for the rest of the year. Driven by strong growth in manufacturing and growth in services.
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British Business Bank UK Network
The bank's UK Network Team is strengthening stakeholder relationships across the country to help SMEs increase access to finance.
County Council Network on social care costs
CCN analysis shows that the cost of the new cap on care and generous means tests means the total costs of reforms will total over £30bn over the next decade and is unfunded.
Investment Delivery Forum sets plan for investment
The forum has set out a 10 point plan for investment with a new funding model developed with HM Treasury to drive private investment in UK infrastucture.
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