#government support

#government support

A French business that is planning to build a vast 600m historical theme park in rural Oxfordshire won help for its plans from the previous government despite its founding family's ties to the far right and past praise of Vladimir Putin. Correspondence obtained under freedom of information (FoI) laws showed the Conservative peer Dominic Johnson, a business and trade minister in Rishi Sunak's government, promised to assist Puy du Fou one of France's most popular theme parks in finding a UK site.

New data by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has revealed that convenience stores have slashed 2,000 jobs over the past 12 months.

Rising energy, labour, and supply costs, coupled with higher taxation, continue to erode margins for businesses in the night-time economy.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has urged people to be wary of scams from fraudsters pretending to offer financial support from the government. Due to the range of benefits and financial support on offer from the department, it is often impersonated by scammers looking to take advantage of people's financial situations. The most recent scam text people are receiving invites the recipient to apply for an Energy Support Scheme to help with the high cost of gas and electricity.

The baby box, a government-issued kit filled with essential supplies, symbolizes a rite of passage for Finnish mothers, enhancing their pride and confidence in parenting.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing pressure as her position has not been guaranteed by the Prime Minister, highlighting uncertainty about future tax policies and Budget plans.

The Retail Employment in 2025 report warns that future regulation could put a further a dampener on retail jobs, with 61% of retail HR directors believing the Employment Rights Bill will reduce flexibility in job offerings.

The tender refers to a five-year period and the amount referred to represents an estimate, not a committed spend.