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16 November 2022
COP27: Rishi Sunak boosts global push on ‘clean growth’
The fight against climate change can become “a global mission for new jobs and clean growth,” says Rishi Sunak.
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15 November 2022
COP27: Rishi Sunak triples climate adaptation budget as funding for energy is unveiled
Prime minister Rishi Sunak announced the new package of climate finance measures at COP7, including tripling the climate adaptation budget, £90m into conservation projects, and new funding for clean renewable energy.
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25 October 2022
A guide on the UK's new PM Rishi Sunak
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, is set to be Britain’s new prime minister. Here’s what you need to know about him.
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3 November 2021
UK firms ‘forced’ to show plans for how they will hit net-zero at COP26
The Treasury has proposed rules regarding more transparency from financial firms and institutions outlining how they plan to reach net-zero, but the rules are not considered mandatory.
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1 November 2021
Music Venues Trust calls new Beatles museum proposition “pointless nonsense”
The museum is to be the second in Liverpool dedicated to the legendary band, and was announced in chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Autumn budget and spending review
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29 October 2021
Culture sector to receive £850 million in UK Autumn budget
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveiled the UK’s Autumn budget announcements this week, and has set aside millions for the culture sector, but is it enough?
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27 October 2021
Climate investment largely neglected by autumn budget just days before COP26
Investment into unsustainable sectors in place of proper funding for the UK’s net zero plans is set to leave the government looking unprepared ahead of the climate conference.
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27 October 2021
2021 Autumn budget: Labour’s response
Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves criticises the Conservatives’ approach, saying they are asking people to ‘pay more for less’.
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3 March 2021
Budget 2021: How the government's plans will affect the arts
The government’s 2021 Budget has been announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. With the arts having been negatively impacted in 2020, the government has allocated £400 million to help venues in England reopen.