Thank you Bill for that very kind introduction, and for giving me the opportunity to speak here today. The work that you and your colleagues do to transform the lives of young people is so important for them and for the country. You change lives. As I… read more
I want to start by telling you a personal story about a woman I met a couple of years ago. Her name is Zara and she was the first woman to graduate from the ANAOA, the Afghan army’s officer training academy, and she was in the first cohort of women to… read more
The government understands that many businesses that were contracted to Carillion will be concerned about their ability to pay their tax. As part of its ongoing commitment to delivering support for businesses, HMRC will provide practical advice and gu… read more
The Ploughshare board is pleased to welcome two new members, Professor Penny Endersby and Dr Cerys Rees OBE. Piers White, Chairman of Ploughshare Innovations, said: We have worked hard to ensure we have the right balance of skills, experience and bac… read more
Business Secretary Greg Clark, Economic Secretary to the Treasury John Glen, and Small Business Minister Andrew Griffiths, met banks today (17 January 2018) to seek assurances that they will support small businesses affected by Carillion’s liquidation… read more