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Cheerful & enthusiastic lawyer - subsidy control expert who wants to help deliver prosperity in the regions by helping make regeneration projects happen.
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A big moment in the history of warfare - this week the Ukraine launched an assault with a platoon-sized force of robots against the Russians.

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There’s about to be a scramble amongst public authorities across the UK to obtain AI Growth Zone designation and funding. Here’s a quick guide to what being an #AIGZ will involve: dwfgroup.com/en/news-and-in… #AIGrowthZone

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Remember when it was either London or the area around Oxford & Cambridge that got all the public investment? Well this sounds rather similar…

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The Welsh Government has published a subsidy scheme that uses £2m of public funds to improve the productivity of Welsh businesses… unless they compete with Toyota. gov.wales/sites/default/…

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Plans to reopen Doncaster Sheffield Airport have taken a hit after a highly critical report was published about the proposed £89.7m subsidy by the Competition and Markets Authority. Principles A, B, D, F & G are criticised, whilst 8 letters of concern were submitted, including from local airports.

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The Bulb case is being heard in the Court of Appeal today. The relevant subsidy law has been superseded, but this remains an important case because a decision made on 7th Nov couldn’t be judicially reviewed due to “undue delay” (proceedings being launched on 28th & 29th Nov) which seems v harsh…

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AI Growth Zones will be dedicated sites to encourage tech firm investment in the UK. The first AI Growth Zone will be in Culham, Oxfordshire. Expect a quick roll out of other AI Growth Zones in less prosperous areas in the coming months (Blyth and Cumbria seem likely locations).

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Twelve days into January and the Word of the Year 2025 has already been decided - it’s ‘Gammonomics’…

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority has approved the 2 loans to the developer Renaker, which are expected to be the subject of the second case under the Subsidy Control Act 2022. My views on the likely outcome of that case are below. www.placenorthwest.co.uk/gmca-approve...

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Very well said. The man's a hypocrite. Musk’s war on America’s allies on.ft.com/4fLUf2Y

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Yesterday Westminster’s Delegated Legislation Committee touched upon an issue which is likely to undermine how subsidies are regulated in the coming years. Schemes under Subsidy Control law are not time limited, so we have 7 current schemes lasting over 7,970 years and 49 of unlimited timescale.

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Tomorrow is the 2 year anniversary of the UK’s Subsidy Control regime coming into effect. The government is currently consulting on improvements, so what have we learned in that time…

submitted 58 days ago • 1 comment

The biggest problem I have with Labour’s policy of charging VAT on school fees is inconsistency. Why are trade union subscriptions VAT exempt?

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Using the weather to reflect the tone of a scene in a film is called Pathetic Fallacy - it’s looked down upon by critics. However it seems apt for New Year’s Eve to be a washout given 2025 will see Trump return to the White House alongside an even more eccentric supporting cast.

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In 2025, one of the main talking points will be housing. New towns are needed, but creating them will be disruptive. Expect to hear a lot of discussion about the interplay between the need for new housing and its relationship with immigration.

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This morning it was true to say that no President born in a hospital had ever died. No longer. Rest in Peace Jimmy Carter.

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Merry Christmas to you

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The commercial space sector is forecast to be worth £1.45 trillion within 10 year's time. The UK economy could benefit from that growth, but it’s not a given. Well targeted public funding may determine whether the UK seizes - or misses out on - this opportunity. tinyurl.com/ym625yd2

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