Useful Information for Businesses – Updates 17th to 19th June 2020
Within this blog we aim to give you top-line, up-to-date information at a glance with links to relevant sites that explain in more detail the latest news, support, and financial help that we hope will make a difference to your business during the Covid19 Crisis and beyond.
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Growth strategy for recovery with Microsoft
On 24 June, join our online event with the flagship Microsoft store in London exploring how to adapt to diversity and plan growth strategies for recovery.
First ever online Amazon Academy
On 26 June, hear from industry leaders and Amazon experts who will help you increase and improve your online presence and build your brand.
Daily update from GOV.UK.
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Greater Manchester to house to world’s largest liquid air battery
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The world’s first commercial liquid air battery project planned for Trafford, Greater Manchester, will help the UK make the most of its solar and wind energy
Change made
First published.
Time updated
9:03am, 18 June 2020
Smart meter coordinated consumer engagement
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Proposals to update Smart Energy GB’s objectives, strengthen its governance, and revise its funding model, to focus on supporting the next phase of the rollout.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
9:18am, 18 June 2020
Smart meter policy framework post 2020
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We’re consulting on proposals to develop a policy framework for smart meters post 2020.
Change made
Government response and link to new consultation added.
Time updated
9:18am, 18 June 2020
Storage at Scale competition: project winner
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Funding for demonstrating innovative large scale energy storage.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
9:19am, 18 June 2020
Storage at Scale competition (closed)
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Funding for demonstrating innovative large scale energy storage.
Change made
CRYOBattery led by Highview Power has been announced as the first successful project winner.
Time updated
9:22am, 18 June 2020
Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release June 2020
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Household Energy Efficiency Statistics, headline release (June 2020).
Change made
First published.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
RHI monthly deployment data: May 2020
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May 2020 statistics for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) programme.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
Renewable Heat Incentive statistics
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This series brings together all documents relating to Renewable Heat Incentive statistics.
Change made
May 2020 RHI monthly deployment stats published.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
Household Energy Efficiency Statistics
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This series brings together statistical releases relating to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO), Green Deal, and insulation levels.
Change made
Household energy efficiency statistics June 2020 published.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
Energy Trends: UK oil and oil products
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Data on oil and oil products, including upstream production and UK refinery activity, trade, stocks and demand.
Change made
Latest average road fuel sales table published.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
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Experimental statistics on average road fuel sales.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
Government sets out plans to drive up smart meter installations
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Government sets out new plans for the installation of smart meters in households across the country, so consumers can continue to cut their energy bills and carbon emissions.
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First published.
Time updated
9:56am, 18 June 2020
Electricity storage health and safety standards: gap analysis
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Funding for a ‘gap analysis’ of health and safety standards for electricity storage technologies that are at or near deployment (not including pumped hydro).
Change made
First published.
Time updated
10:50am, 18 June 2020
Funding for innovative smart energy systems
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Government funding for innovation in smart energy systems and technologies
Change made
Added electricity storage health and safety standards gap analysis funding (now closed).
Time updated
10:57am, 18 June 2020
Coronavirus grant funding: local authority payments to small and medium businesses
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Local authorities have received and distributed funding to support small and medium businesses in England during coronavirus.
Change made
Data updated as of 14 June.
Time updated
10:44am, 17 June 2020
Oil and gas: offshore environmental legislation
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Environmental regulations and guidance on offshore oil and gas exploration and production, offshore gas unloading and storage and offshore carbon dioxide storage activities
Change made
Phase IV specific guidance
Time updated
2:34pm, 17 June 2020
Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage results
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Results of Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) brokerage which started on 15 January 2013.
Change made
Auction 186 (16 June 2020) did not take place because no lots were submitted.
Time updated
3:56pm, 17 June 2020
The sustainable recovery, investor collaboration on COVID-19 recovery and the climate emergency
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Keynote address by Alok Sharma, Business Secretary and COP26 President, at a London Stock Exchange webinar.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
4:56pm, 17 June 2020
Proposed acquisition of Impcross by Gardner Aerospace: draft undertakings
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Consultation relating to the now abandoned acquisition of Impcross Limited by Gardner Aerospace Holdings Limited.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
5:23pm, 17 June 2020
Department for Education
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The measures to protect students and universities during the coronavirus outbreak, including temporary student number controls and additional places.
Change made
Updated Annex B and DHSC list of courses in sections 33 and 45 of the document. Updated page with details on how to apply for the additional 10,000 places.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
Higher Education Graduate Outcomes Survey UK: 2017 to 2018
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Details the activities of graduates who obtained qualifications during the academic year 2017 to 2018.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
Childcare and early years providers survey: 2019
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Statistics on the characteristics of early years providers in England.
Change made
Updated main tables spreadsheet: added additional tables (25a to 25d and 26) covering workforce qualifications and proportion of staff earning under the national minimum wage. Updated data on average number of spare places in Tables 10a and 10b and data on total number of paid staff by region in Tables 12a and 12b. Formatting amends made to technical document.
Time updated
9:30am, 18 June 2020
School reports on pupil performance: guide for headteachers
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Guidance for schools on writing statutory end of year reports for parents.
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Updated to confirm regulations have been laid to remove the requirement to report on national curriculum assessments and attendance, and explain the different requirements of annual and school leaver reports.
Time updated
11:55am, 18 June 2020
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A letter from the government to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) regarding level 8 apprenticeships.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
3:44pm, 18 June 2020
Supporting children and young people with SEND as schools and colleges prepare for wider opening
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Guidance for settings managing children and young people with complex special educational needs and disability (SEND) during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
Updated – changes are listed within the document under ‘Main changes to previous guidance’.
Time updated
4:37pm, 18 June 2020
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Information for parents and carers about the opening of early years providers, schools and colleges, safety in schools, attendance, transport, school meals and exams.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
5:08pm, 18 June 2020
Extended powers SEND tribunal: national trial
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Guidance for local authorities, health commissioners, parents and young people on a 2-year trial to extend powers of the SEND Tribunal.
Change made
Added detail on the extended trial date due to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Time updated
6:13pm, 18 June 2020
Keeping children safe in education
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Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.
Change made
Added ‘Keeping children safe in education (from 1 September 2020)’. This document is for information only and does not come into force until 1 September 2020 – continue to refer to KCSIE 2019 until then.
Time updated
12:00pm, 17 June 2020
FE funding: initial teacher education (ITE), academic year 2020 to 2021
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Funding guidance for further education (FE) organisations and ITE providers for 2020 to 2021 to help train FE teachers.
Change made
Updated manuals and claim forms with information about amended eligibility criteria due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Time updated
12:16pm, 17 June 2020
Universities Minister announces mental health support for students
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Universities Minister, Michelle Donelan, talks to HEPI about the impact of Covid-19 on the sector and mental health support for students during this time.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
12:50pm, 17 June 2020
Guidance for schools: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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What school leaders, teachers and school staff need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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First published.
Time updated
3:35pm, 17 June 2020
Further and higher education: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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What colleges and universities and other providers need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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First published.
Time updated
3:35pm, 17 June 2020
Early years and childcare: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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What early years providers need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
3:35pm, 17 June 2020
Local authority children’s services: coronavirus (COVID-19)
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What local authority children’s services need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
3:35pm, 17 June 2020
Department for International Trade
great.gov.uk performance dashboard
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Department for International Trade (DIT) statistics showing performance indicators for digital services on great.gov.uk.
Change made
Performance data for May 2020 added.
Time updated
9:31am, 18 June 2020
Overseas Business Risk: Azerbaijan
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Information on key security and political risks which UK businesses may face when operating in Azerbaijan.
Change made
Updated sections: Political; Economics; Business and human rights; Contact
Time updated
7:37am, 19 June 2020
UK approach to joining the CPTPP trade agreement
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Government aims and actions in getting the UK to apply to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
8:00am, 17 June 2020
UK’s approach to negotiating a free trade agreement with Australia
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The UK’s objectives in trade negotiations with Australia.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
8:00am, 17 June 2020
Statement on launch of Australia-UK FTA
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Joint Statement by Minister Birmingham and Secretary of State Truss on the launch of negotiations for the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement
Change made
First published.
Time updated
8:00am, 17 June 2020
UK approach to negotiating a free trade agreement with New Zealand
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The UK’s objectives in trade negotiations with New Zealand.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
10:03am, 17 June 2020
Statement on launch of UK-New Zealand FTA
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Joint Statement by Secretary of State Truss and Minister Parker on the launch of negotiations for the UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
Change made
First published.
Time updated
10:09am, 17 June 2020
UK trade negotiations with Australia
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Documents relating to the UK’s trade negotiations with Australia.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
3:54pm, 17 June 2020
UK trade negotiations with New Zealand
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Documents relating to the UK’s trade negotiations with New Zealand.
Change made
First published.
Time updated
3:55pm, 17 June 2020
UK position on joining the CPTPP trade agreement
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Documents relating to UK plans to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Change made
First published.
Time updated
3:55pm, 17 June 2020