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Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Brilliant news that the @PRACTICEPUBLIC programme is being extended to the North 👇 We're working with them to deliver a webinar on this new opportunity for local authorities in the region, with details to be announced soon.
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We're launching a new series of loans worth £150m to support innovative SMEs while #LevellingUp the UK📈🇬🇧 This will back innovations with the strongest potential for positive future economic impact, in fields like #NetZero, next-gen tech & more. ➡gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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Are you a #Lancashire-based #manufacturing #SME looking to begin your #NetZero journey or wanting to improve #productivity & #efficiency? If you are, this fully funded workshop is for you: 🗓️ March 22 🕙 10am - 4pm 🔗 bit.ly/35vNAf9 @lancslep | @NPHinfo | @HVM_Catapult

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The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund has now invested over £300m, plus £400m of private sector co-investment 🤝 It takes the Fund's total delivery to more than £700m across the North of England - a result of 1,280 investments 🧭 Read more 👉 npif.co.uk/northern-powerhou…
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This week I’m working from @transportgovuk brand-new Leeds office to see first-hand some of the investments that @HMGNorth is making across the region to level-up the country @NPHinfo #LevellingUp #BuildBackBetter
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22 Feb 2022
Is your business based in #TeesValley? Are you looking to secure #funding for your #innovation? Take advantage of the Tees Valley Innovation Accelerator (TIA) initiative and make your innovation a commercial success! Discover more: bit.ly/3t5PQBI #Teeside
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1 Feb 2022
What fantastic news... @LancasterCC unanimously approved planning permission for #EdenProjectNorth!!! This is a fantastic project that will reimagine Morecambe's Seaside and bring an estimated visitor spend of more than £200m per year to the region. Well done to the whole team!
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Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Today we have published the Levelling Up White Paper. Read how we will be transforming the UK 👇 #LevellingUp
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✅ Jobs ✅ Investment ✅ Opportunity ✅ Regeneration ✅ Health and wellbeing ✅ Education and training ✅ Empowering communities This is #LevellingUp across the UK 👇 ➡ gov.uk/government/news/gover…
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Group CEO @InformedTweet @ElizabethTVega opens #ArrayFestival2021. @arrayfestival2 doing so much to promote investment readiness & sustainable growth ambitions of Lancaster - a potential jewel in the @NPHinfo crown. @LDCoC @LancashireCC @WhiteCrosslancs bit.ly/3brLMnd
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We've been nominated as Export Champions for 2021/22 by @tradegovuk as part of the @NPHinfo Being nominated as Export Champions highlights the incredible work put in by everyone at fulfilmentcrowd in helping eCommerce brands to reach new markets overseas. 🌍📦
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Looking forward to it 👏
Introducing #LeedsDigi21 🥳 After a challenging year, we wanted to bring you some much-needed tech-filled fun this Spring! Join us April 27th-29th for a series of virtual events curated by the region's brightest sparks! Check out the programme NOW > leedsdigitalfestival.org/eve…
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The Communities Secretary @RobertJenrick has announced extended opening hours Monday to Saturday for non-essential shops when they reopen – giving people greater flexibility to avoid peak times so they can shop safely: gov.uk/government/news/exten…
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Northern Powerhouse retweeted
🗓 It’s nearly time. We’re busy getting ready for reopening. Over the coming days we’ll be offering a glimpse of some exciting new additions. We’ll be guided by the Government’s roadmap to recovery, but right now we’re working hard to welcome you all back safely.
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Take a look at the latest blog from #NorthernPowerhouse Minister @GrantShapps. This edition focusses on the Budget: northernpowerhouse.gov.uk/bu…

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3 Mar 2021
“Today’s Budget sets out plans for the UK’s economic recovery – a Freeport in the Humber will make business cheaper and easier ..." [1/4] 💬 Drax CEO Will Gardiner @ddwg comments on @RishiSunak's #PlanForJobs #Budget2021 ⤵️ drax.com/press_release/drax-…
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Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Excellent trip to Accrington Academy in Lancashire today to see how they’re preparing for pupils to return on 8th March. Our £700m catch up fund will ensure students across the country get the support they need to fulfil their potential.
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Northern Powerhouse retweeted
Are you thinking about moving your business online? #SMEs in our region can improve their digital skills with a weekly webinar series from the Google Digital Garage, starting Wednesday 3 March. Find out more and sign up for free.
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A year on from @HS2Ltd being given the go-ahead, the high-speed railway is supporting more than 15,000 jobs. 🚅👷 Kevin, who was once homeless, is now working in construction on the project. Hear his story. 🔽 More 👉 gov.uk/government/news/phase… #BuildBackBetter #PlanForJobs
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Sam from #NorthernPowerhouse partner @OxleyDev talks about the benefits of an apprenticeship during #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW2021 #PlanForJobs For more information visit: bit.ly/ApprenticeNorth

It’s National Apprenticeship Week! 🎉 'I now know what it’s like to take something from a sketch to the physical model.’ Sam Cavan from @OxleyDev talks about the benefits of an apprenticeship ⬇️ For more info, visit: bit.ly/ApprenticeNorth #NAW21 #PlanForJobs
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