Yesterday (Thursday 11th December), the government reached an agreement with wind turbine manufacturer Vestas to repurpose its wind blade factory on the Isle of Wight, which will save 300 jobs.

Scotland have invested £20 million in Orkney and Shetland to help their Northern Isles stay connected.

Yesterday (10th December), the North East of England signed contracts for the UK’s first carbon capture, usage, and storage (CCUS) project, creating thousands of new jobs across the area.

As part of the government’s Plan for Change, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has set out new plans to speed up the planning process by giving greater decision-making powers for planners to speed up the approval process.

The US and UK have agreed on a partnership to help develop new fusion energy with the British company Tokamak Energy, driving the UK towards being a clean energy superpower.

Welsh transport secretary Ken Skates has announced a new public transport model for Wales, enabling public, private, or third sector operators to big for packages of local bus services.

To mark Small Business Saturday, the business secretary has announced that small businesses across the UK will be able to get quicker and easier help, support, and advice, as part of a scheme to help small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) thrive. Small Business Saturday is a yearly initiative to spotlight SMEs across the country by encouraging Brits to shop small in the run up to Christmas. 

The government has helped to ensure Hitachi’s Newton Wycliffe site a future by protecting hundreds of jobs.

The new Scottish Budget announces spending commitments that comprise supporting businesses and business growth, as well as measures to attract private investment, allowing Scotland to be one of the world’s most attractive places for entrepreneurs and start-ups.

Yesterday (5th December), Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a speech at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire that set out the milestones for the government to deliver on its manifesto promises through a Plan for Change that aims to drive real improvements for working people.