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4/4/2025
Record £13.9 billion of R&D funding unveiled to boost innovation, jobs and growth
Funding outlined to support transformational R&D in areas like life sciences, green energy, engineering and beyond. Almost £14 billion of R&D funding allocated to bolster life sciences, green energy, space and beyond to improve lives and grow the economy.4/4/2025
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 1 April 2025
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (April 1st) sold 8,772 sheep of all classes, including the annual spring sale of ewe lambs with an overall sale averaged of £122.09. Ewe Lambs (4,806) sold to £270 gross for a pen of Blue Texels from Broombank, Culloden Moor.4/4/2025
Government calls ‘last orders' on red tape choking pubs, clubs, and restaurants in major boost to the British night out
Outside dining and later opening hours on the menu as government backs British pubs, clubs and restaurants with moves to slash burdensome red tape in the hospitality sector. Mayor of London to be armed with new powers to review blocked licensing applications and boost the capital's night-time economy.4/4/2025
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - 2 April 2025
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April 2nd) sold 1,499 Prime Sheep. Old Season Lambs (765) averaged 311.0p per kg and sold to 365.0p per kg for a pair of Beltex crosses from Torgorm, Conon Bridge and £182 gross for a pair of Rouges from Ellis Park, Conon Bridge.4/4/2025
UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs
Government begins process seeking business views on response to US tariffs. UK Government launches next stage in process asking UK businesses to comment on options to shape UK's potential response to US tariffs.4/4/2025
Organised Immigration Crime Summit organised by the United Kingdom on the 31 March 2025: UK statement to the OSCE
Ambassador Holland updates on UK and partners' efforts to fight against Organised Immigration Crime and the protection of our collective border security. Thank you Chair.4/4/2025
Environment Agency secures proceeds of crime award for £313,382
The Environment Agency has secured a proceeds of crime judgment for £313,382.45 against men from Northampton who ran an illegal waste tyre site. A pair of Northampton men are to pay for their role in an illegal tyre waste site in Daventry.4/4/2025
Decarbonising homes and buildings - Revised Heat in Buildings Bill to be brought forward
A revised Heat in Buildings Bill will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045 alongside continuing work to reduce fuel poverty. Acting Minister for Climate Action Alasdair Allan confirmed the Scottish Government's intention to bring forward a revised Bill for consideration by the Scottish Parliament later in 2025, to include: A target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045, sending a strong signal to homeowners, landlords and other building owners on the need to prepare for change while outlining collective actions to help do this.4/4/2025
Second shipment of vitrified waste from UK to Germany completed
The second of three planned shipments of high level waste in the form of vitrified residues has been safely delivered to Germany. Seven flasks containing high level waste were transported from the Sellafield site, West Cumbria to the port of Barrow-in-Furness by rail.
4/4/2025
Global experts in nuclear technology share expertise in Cumbria
International experts in robotics, remote technologies and AI took part in a Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) and Sellafield Ltd co-hosted workshop. The week-long workshop showcased best practice in innovative technologies to support nuclear decommissioning.4/4/2025
Business insights and impact on the UK economy: 3 April 2025
In late March 2025, nearly a third (32%) of businesses with 10 or more employees reported they had some form of concern about their supply chains over the next 12 months. this is up 2 percentage points from late December 2024 and up 5 percentage points compared to late September 2024.4/4/2025
DVLA's top tips for avoiding scams
Tips for motorists on how to recognise and avoid scams, including emails and text messages. DVLA is reminding motorists how they can keep themselves safe from vehicle and driving licence scams.3/4/2025
Landmark Taiwan offshore wind deal receives UK backing unlocking £55 million in contracts for British exporters
UK Export Finance has guaranteed £184 million in financing for one of Taiwan's largest offshore wind projects. The deal secures £55 million in manufacturing and service contracts for British suppliers, supporting local jobs and economic growth.
3/4/2025
Elon Musk Tesla Car Sales Created Huge Profits From Carbon Credits Not Just Car Sales
Elon Musk is not just suffering from the drop in Tesla electric car sales. An important factor is his profits from sale of carbon credits heavily connected to the sales of the cars.3/4/2025
U.S. tariffs might drive up drug costs for the NHS in the United Kingdom
There are several dimensions to consider when looking at how U.S. tariffs might drive up drug costs for the NHS in the United Kingdom.3/4/2025
New trial awards quota to fishers delivering sustainability and growth
UK fishers demonstrating environmental, social, and economic benefits from quota use to be awarded additional quota. UK fishers demonstrating how they will deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits will be awarded with additional quota this week.3/4/2025
Government unlocks £10 billion private investment into the UK
The Minister for Investment has signed a new partnership with Singaporean bank OCBC, which will help unlock £10 billion of investment into key priority sectors in the UK. Minister for Investment Poppy Gustafsson signs new partnership with OCBC, Singapore's second largest bank, to facilitate £10 billion investment into the UK.
3/4/2025
As the Tariff clock counts down - Global cost of 2025 tariff war could reach $1.4 trillion
A new report from Aston Business School evaluates the economic fallout of US tariffs across six potential future scenarios, from unilateral US actions to a full-scale global trade war, and outlines strategic responses for the UK. Significant disruptions in trade, widespread price hikes and welfare losses could have a global economic toll of $1.4 trillion, under the worst-case scenario.3/4/2025
Change to earnings limit for carers
More unpaid carers in Scotland could benefit from financial support as a key change in eligibility rules comes into effect from 6 April 2025. The earnings limit for Carer Support Payment will increase from £151 to £196 a week.3/4/2025
From the White House On Trade
PURSUING RECIPROCITY TO REBUILD THE ECONOMY AND RESTORE NATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump declared that foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency, and his order imposes responsive tariffs to strengthen the international economic position of the United States and protect American workers.
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