Will a new government scheme plug the SME coronavirus cash flow problem?
Pimlico Plumbers boss, Charlie Mullins discusses the Government’s Bounce Back Loan scheme, and whether it will help the UK’s small-to-medium enterprises thrive again.
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Who’s entitled to government funding during COVID-19?
What type of organisation should be prioritised for government funding?
The BEIS guide: Six ways Growth Hubs can help you scale your business for free
By Staff writer
The network of 38 Growth Hubs across the country is there to help England’s businesses grow. Do you know what can they offer to help your business reach its maximum potential?
Edinburgh business hub to be built in abandoned tram depot
In a £1.3m investment from the Scottish government, an Edinburgh business hub is set for launch in a tram depot, which has been unused for 60 years.
Over 100 British R&D projects supported with £15m government backing
Business secretary Greg Clark commits £15m worth of government backing to support the innovation of 125 British R&D projects.
Theresa May promises £2bn R&D investment ahead of Autumn Statement
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, prime minister Theresa May has promised to deliver government investment of £2bn a year for research and development (R&D), while she also highlighted the modern Industrial Strategy and Brexit plans.
Digital services are key to starting, and growing, a business
By Greg Thomas
It has been reported that council funding will be reduced by 6.7 per cent between 2016 and 2020, with the bulk of the cuts taking place in the first two years. As a result, councils in many areas will not have enough money to meet all their statutory duties.
Government invests 20m in driverless car projects to boost UK productivity
In a campaign supported by business secretary Sajid Javid and transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin, the British government has committed a £20m investment to driverless car technologies to improve the country’s productivity and infrastructure.
Entrepreneurial Internet of Things scheme launches as part of 40m government investment
As part of the government’s £40m investment to support the Internet of Things, a three-year programme called IoTUK has launched to “help business and economic growth”.
John Lewis and Crossrail among firms in 210,000 search for VR and AR innovators
Innovate UK programme IC Tomorrow has introduced a £210,000 contest to find the UK’s top virtual reality and augmented reality companies, and John Lewis, Crossrail and King’s College London are among the big name partners backing the search.