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Tax agency stopped from operating by HMRC
A company which charged taxpayers significant sums to make claims for tax refunds has been stopped from operating. Tax Credits Ltd (TCL) can no longer trade as a repayment agent after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...2023-02-20 1857 0 -
Bangladesh – UK Trade and Investment Dialogue 2023
The second Bangladesh – UK Trade and Investment Dialogue was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 19 February 2023. The Government of Bangladesh was represented by the Commerce Secretary, Mr Tapan Kanti Ghosh. The British High Commissioner,...2023-02-19 989 0 -
UK development minister visits Turkey-Syria earthquake response
Minister for Development Andrew Mitchell in Türkoğlu, Turkey. • first trip by UK minister to Turkey since devastating earthquakes to witness first-hand impact of UK aid, helping those affected in Turkey and Syria • follows major new...2023-02-19 640 0 -
British soldiers lead joint desert training exercise with Oman
British troops have been honing their desert war-fighting skills on a training area six times the size of Salisbury Plain over the last two weeks (3-14 February). They were taking part in Exercise Khanjar Oman, the...2023-02-18 652 0 -
Government backs new scheme to improve people’s health in Wolverhampton
A new app which will offer incentives such as vouchers for shops, gym discounts and cinema tickets for people who eat healthily and exercise more has been launched in Wolverhampton. The government-backed trial – the first...2023-02-17 1236 0 -
UK leading NATO’s response to Turkey earthquakes
Troops and equipment onboard a C-17 flying to Turkey from the UK earlier this week. An RAF Atlas A400M and two C130 Hercules are transporting a NATO Operational Liaison and Reconnaissance Team (OLRT) from Italy to...2023-02-17 628 0 -
UK launches new Sahel Humanitarian Fund
The UK is teaming up with leading local and international NGOs to deliver protection, family planning and vital humanitarian assistance to vulnerable communities across the Sahel. This new fund, the Sahel Regional Fund (SRF), will provide urgent life-saving...2023-02-16 593 0 -
Green maritime tech of the future to become reality thanks to £60 million boost
The UK’s race to decarbonise the maritime sector has been given another vital boost, with £60 million in government funding distributed to innovative companies nationwide developing futuristic green technology. For the first time, the UK government is funding the...2023-02-15 708 0 -
Business and Trade Secretary targets progress on post-Brexit trade wins in first visit to Mexico
Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch has visited Mexico to progress two significant post-Brexit deals, remove barriers to business, and grow both UK exports and investment. On a two-day visit to Mexico City she will hold...2023-02-12 1926 0 -
New UK certification to boost British hydrogen sector
Transparency and confidence in the UK’s low carbon hydrogen sector are set to increase on the world stage as the government today outlines plans for a globally recognised low carbon hydrogen certification scheme. There is currently...2023-02-12 767 0