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10 Jul Coronavirus

Stamp duty holiday helps the wider construction industry

Many people have criticised the Chancellor's stamp duty holiday for including second home owners and investors and while this appears an oversight on the part of the Government, those critics should think more deeply about this decision.

The Chancellor’s statement is a good start, but what next for energy efficiency policy?

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10 Jul Coronavirus

The Chancellor’s statement is a good start, but what next for energy efficiency policy?

While the Chancellor’s announcement this week is a step in the right direction, more must be done to ensure we reach our net zero goals and deliver a truly green recovery.

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09 Jul Coronavirus

Unite’s Len McCluskey on chancellor’s summer statement

No gimmicks, no spin – people wanted serious action to protect their jobs and incomes and on a scale up to the enormous test before our country.

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09 Jul Economy

SSEN transmission response to Ofgem draft determination of RIIO-T2 price control

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Transmission (SSEN Transmission), the wholly-owned subsidiary of SSE plc, is disappointed and deeply concerned by today’s publication of Ofgem’s Draft Determination for the RIIO-T2 price control period.

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08 Jul Coronavirus

Further support for reskilling the existing workforce is crucial, particularly as we move to a green jobs’ revolution

As we emerge from the pandemic, we must see the government taking a flexible approach in their response to returning us to a prosperous economy. The engineering and technology sectors are vital to this.

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08 Jul Coronavirus

More ambitious measures need to be introduced for the UK to successfully deliver Net Zero by 2050

IKEA is taking action, but the Government can enable more businesses to drive positive changes for people and planet.

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08 Jul Coronavirus

CIOB responds to Chancellor's latest budget measures

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has positively responded to the Chancellor’s announcement of the intention to scale up construction projects in a bid to kickstart the post COVID-19 economy.

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08 Jul Coronavirus

Casinos 'standing by' to aid economic recovery but must be given green light to re-open in July

Casinos have said they are “standing by” to aid the UK’s economic recovery – but must be allowed to re-open their doors again later this month.

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08 Jul Coronavirus

BSA comments on the Chancellor's summer economic update

Following today's statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, the BSA makes the following comments:

08 Jul Coronavirus

At a glance: All the measures announced in Rishi Sunak's 'plan for jobs' at coronavirus mini-Budget

On Wednesday the Chancellor delivered a 'Summer Economic Update' in the Commons focusing on measures to boost the economy after the coronavirus crisis. Here's what was announced:

08 Jul Coronavirus

More is needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery

Funding for green homes and energy efficiency is a welcome boost but more action will be needed in the National Infrastructure Strategy and the Autumn Budget to build a long-lasting green recovery.

08 Jul Coronavirus

Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds accuses Rishi Sunak of dodging 'big decisions' by failing to deliver full Budget

Anneliese Dodds has accused the Chancellor of putting off the "big decisions" by failing to present a full Budget.

08 Jul Coronavirus

Rishi Sunak hopes the UK’s economic response can define its handling of the coronavirus crisis

“We will not be defined by this crisis, but by our response to it.”

08 Jul Coronavirus

Rail industry is concerned that no accelerated rail infrastructure projects were mentioned by the Chancellor

Although today’s plan set out a strong strategy for job retention, many in the railway industry will be disappointed that Chancellor Rishi Sunak didn’t mention anything about new rail infrastructure in his speech.

08 Jul Coronavirus

APM responds to Chancellor's announcement

We welcome the general intent behind the Chancellor’s package for economic restart. It is clear that despite the scale of the measures announced, there will be a need to revise and develop further measures to adapt to the challenges ahead, both in the short term and long term.

08 Jul Coronavirus

Rishi Sunak unveils ‘jobs retention bonus’ to reward employers with £1k per staff member brought back from furlough

The Chancellor has unveiled a new "jobs retention bonus" to incentivise employers to bring back staff from furlough.

08 Jul Coronavirus

We need an economic plan with a green heart

The Chancellor has suggested he will spend just £3bn on green investment, but we need investment of £150bn over the next three years to truly transform our economy.

Advanced manufacturing can lead the way back to economic prosperity post-pandemic

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08 Jul Coronavirus

Advanced manufacturing can lead the way back to economic prosperity post-pandemic

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult will step forward to play a key part in our economic resurgence

07 Jul Coronavirus

Government to pay young people’s wages for six months as Rishi Sunak unveils coronavirus ‘Plan for Jobs’

The state will subsidise the creation of tens of thousands of jobs for young people hit by the coronavirus crisis under a three-point “Plan for Jobs” unveiled by Rishi Sunak on Wednesday.

07 Jul Coronavirus

IET welcome Chancellor's announcement of grants for home-owners to make energy saving improvements

We look forward to seeing what else is part of the wider £3bn plan to cut emissions and how Government plans to achieve the £9.2bn promise made in the election manifesto. Hopefully the Chancellor will have more to say in the budget tomorrow.

The UK’s ports are key to rebuilding the economy

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07 Jul Coronavirus

The UK’s ports are key to rebuilding the economy

Ports can now provide the foundations for rebuilding the economy in the months ahead.

It is time for the Chancellor to speed up rail projects

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07 Jul Economy

It is time for the Chancellor to speed up rail projects

The Prime Minister wants a connected UK to drive economic growth in all parts of the country. So now, in the face of the coronavirus crisis, is the time for the Government to speed up rail projects.

07 Jul Coronavirus

Rishi Sunak promises ‘eco-friendly economic recovery’ with £3bn injection for green jobs

Rishi Sunak is set to announce £3 billion of new investment in green projects as part of a pledge to “kickstart eco-friendly economic recovery” and create jobs in low carbon industries.

05 Jul Coronavirus

Those with 'broadest shoulders' should bear brunt if taxes rise following coronavirus crisis, says Anneliese Dodds

High earners should bear the brunt of any potential tax rises imposed to help the economy recover from the coronavirus crisis, the shadow chancellor has said.