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23 Nov 2023

Retail sector leaders have expressed a range of concerns, from taxation to business rates, following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement this week.

3 Jan 2023

Millions are being encouraged to walk and cycle more this year to get fit and save money, with an additional £32.9 million of government funding to accelerate walking and cycling schemes...

26 Oct 2022

As the economic clouds darken, business leaders have tentatively welcomed the arrival of Rishi Sunak as the country’s new prime minister.

2 Sep 2022

ActSmart, ACT, Booksellers Association, Craft Bakers Association, British Sandwich & Food to Go Association and the Café Life Association from the Independent Retailers’...

7 Jul 2022

The strategy sets out objectives and an estimated almost £4bn of investment across Government through to 2025 to deliver the commitments outlined in the Prime Minister’s ‘Gear...

28 Jun 2022

Chris Boardman named permanent National Active Travel Commissioner alongside other senior Active Travel England appointments

9 Jun 2022

Baroness Vere discussed issues including the Road Safety Strategic Framework, response to the Roads Policing Review, the Road Collision Investigation Branch, 2021 Road Casualty Data, new vehicle...

26 May 2022

Key recommendations from the survey results include universal rollout of fully accessible cycle infrastructure, including parking and storage, rapid implementation of policies that will make...

19 May 2022

In a ceremony held in Leipzig, Germany, the largest gathering of transport ministers in the world will see current president, Morocco, hand over the reins to UK Transport Secretary Grant...

19 May 2022

The Low Pay Commission has now published its review of the National Living Wage from 2015-2020.

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Your business journey to net zero: Register for the London or Scotland event now

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Political News

Are Together for our planetyou interested in practical solutions to help achieve your low-carbon goals?

Your Business Journey to Net Zero, is a series of locally focused virtual events, designed to help small businesses who want to play their part in climate change, but don't know where is best to start.

The events will deliver tools, solutions and ideas to help small businesses map their best next steps. Attendees can also consider the business opportunities stemming from the transition to a low carbon economy.

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London event: Tuesday 12 October

Event highlights include:

  • Addresses from Minister of State for London and for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, Paul Scully and the Government's UK Net Zero Business Champion, Andrew Griffith MP.
  • Presentations and Q&As with a number of businesses and organisations including West London Business, Planet Mark and London Councils.
  • A virtual exhibition hall showcasing initiatives, products and services on how to lower carbon emissions.

Limited places available, register now

 

Scotland event: Thursday 14 October

Highlights include:

  • Speeches from BEIS' Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, Paul Scully, the Scottish Government's Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, Ivan McKee, and the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister Iain Stewart.
  • Presentations and Q&As with a number of businesses and organisations including BT, IoD, FSB Scotland, Carbon Literacy Project, Visit Scotland, SCDI, Beauty Kitchen and Cream o' Galloway.

Limited places available, register now
 

 

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