The Freestate Middle Mile Network, which is publicly funded and publicly owned, showcases our state's financial stewardship and strategic approach to improving the digital landscape.
A skilled workforce is the key to steering the economy forward, and today we're backing the next generation by giving young people more opportunities to learn a trade.
"Thanks to the RPF [Regulators' Pioneer Fund], we've been able to start building the groundwork for using drones to make services more efficient," said Shanika Mahendran, cabinet member for planning and placemaking and Milton Keynes City Council.
"The UK is an important market for easyJet, and we are excited to be opening yet another UK base, in Newcastle, driven by the demand for our flights and package holidays."
CPI inflation rose to 3.5% in April, stemming from the Ofgem price cap increase and the recent Autumn Budget measures, raising concerns for the Bank of England.
"Amid a combination of stubborn inflation, energy prices and tariffs friction, the cost-of-doing-business remains a real concern for SMEs across the country. This agreement provides BFS with significant capacity to help UK businesses access the cashflow they need to overcome these challenges, enabling them to grow and thrive."