The industrial strategy will provide certainty for business

The industrial strategy will provide certainty for business

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expert reaction to the R&D elements of the Industrial Strategy

Scientists comment on R&D elements of the Industrial Strategy, published by the Department for Business and Trade.    Commenting on the Government’s commitment to increased funding stability: Dr Jan Löwe, Director of the Medical Research Council Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB), in Cambridge, UK, said: “We welcome the Government’s commitment to more secure 10-year funding for the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB). It will furthe…

The Industrial Strategy commits to £1.2 billion additional investment in skills per year by 2028

Skills System Reforms and FundingMajor Funding CommitmentsThe Industrial Strategy commits to £1.2 billion additional investment in skills per year by 2028-29, alongside measures outlined in the Immigration White Paper. This represents a significant boost to the FE sector, with £400 million allocated specifically for 16-19 provision in 2025-26. Colleges will receive £160 million in investment to address critical priorities, including recruitment …

IRS Introduces Key Updates to Pre-Filing Agreement Program to Boost Tax Certainty

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a series of updates to its Pre-Filing Agreement (PFA) program aimed at promoting tax certainty and reducing disputes for large business and international taxpayers. Designed to resolve potential tax issues before returns are filed, the PFA program seeks to foster cooperative compliance, decrease audit risks, and encourage voluntary adherence to tax regulations. The enhancements …