UK government unveils energy strategy

Up to eight more nuclear reactors could be delivered to existing sites as part of the UK's new energy strategy.

The plan, which aims to boost UK energy independence and tackle rising prices,…

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Chancellor announces windfall tax on energy firms

Chancellor Rishi Sunak will impose a windfall tax on energy firms alongside a package to help households with the cost-of-living crisis.

Mr Sunak said a 'temporary, timely, and targeted'…

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Manufacturers call for support package

Manufacturing trade body Make UK is calling for an emergency, pre-recess package of business support measures.

The call comes after a Make UK survey showed growth and orders slowing significantly…

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Government caps business energy bills

Wholesale energy prices for businesses will be capped at 'less than half' of the anticipated winter levels under the government's support package.

The Energy Bill Relief Scheme offers discounts…

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UK businesses anticipate growth in exports

A significant number of UK businesses that trade internationally expect to see an increase in their exports over the coming year, according to an Institute of Directors (IoD) survey.

The survey…

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Small firms 'facing challenges when applying for financing'

Many small firms in the UK face challenges when it comes to finding and applying for funding, according to a report published by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

The FSB's report…

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Spring Budget must ease cost pressures on businesses, says BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to use the upcoming Spring Budget to help ease cost pressures on small businesses.

Research carried out by the BCC revealed…

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Two freeports confirmed for Wales

Two freeports have been confirmed for Wales by the UK and Welsh governments.

Celtic Freeport, covering Milford Haven and Port Talbot, and Anglesey Freeport will each be backed by £26 million…

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One in five workers will be higher rate taxpayers by 2027, says IFS

The number of people paying income tax at 40% or above will reach 7.8 million by 2027/28, according to research published by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).

This represents one in…

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