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United Kingdom Public Sector & Economy news

Friday, 18 September 2026

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Grants, State Aid & Business Support·GOV.UK·3 days ago

Made Smarter London offers up to £20,000 match-funded support

A new London listing offers up to £20,000 at 50% match for technology adoption, workforce and leadership support via London & Partners.

Sector-Specific Regulation & Reporting·GOV.UK·1 week ago

EPR closed-loop column gets strict validation: blanks now fail

EPR registration guidance now requires explicit Yes/No in column CA for closed-loop reporting; blank cells and invalid values fail validation instead of defaulting to No.

Grants, State Aid & Business Support·GOV.UK·1 week ago

SAU opens review of £350m Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund

SAU accepted BIST's referral of the £350m chemicals-resilience scheme on 10 September 2026; third-party submissions close 23 September, report due 21 October.

Grants, State Aid & Business Support·GOV.UK·4 weeks ago

Farmer Collaboration Fund bids close on 30 September

Delivery partners can seek £200,000–£1 million a year for up to three years to support farming groups in England. Individual farmers cannot apply directly.

Statistics & Macroeconomic Data·GOV.UK·4 weeks ago

UK population projection for 2049 falls to 72.4 million

GAD highlights lower migration and fertility assumptions for pension and fiscal work, while life expectancy remains broadly unchanged and the population continues to age.

Grants, State Aid & Business Support·GOV.UK·4 weeks ago

Life sciences portfolio support requires a £250m investment commitment

Eligibility guidance requires investment over three years and at least one project starting within 12 months, alongside audited accounts, financial transparency and protection for public funds.

Grants, State Aid & Business Support·GOV.UK·4 weeks ago

RPA changes online claims for educational access visits

VED1 claimants should follow Rural Payments service help and contact RPA if needed, while continuing to supply a signed declaration for every farm visit.

Real Estate & Land Registry·GOV.UK·1 month ago

Bona vacantia land valuations move to London and regional fee bands

Indicative District Valuer charges now run from £2,400 to £4,440 including VAT; advance payment remains non-refundable and does not guarantee a sale.

Grants, State Aid & Business Support·GOV.UK·1 month ago·3 documents

DRIVE35 Scale-Up applicants directed to APC for future funding rounds

Programme guidance specifies £4 billion through 2035. Scale-Up applicants are directed to APC for round details, while Transformation expressions of interest remain on a rolling assessment cycle.

Sector-Specific Regulation & Reporting·GOV.UK·1 month ago

Waste reporters must use a fresh spreadsheet after each submission

Defra allows several movements and sites in each upload, with separate spreadsheets per organisation. Mandatory reporting in England and Wales starts on 1 October 2026.

Grants, State Aid & Business Support·GOV.UK·1 month ago·2 documents

Critical Minerals Accelerator applications close on 30 September

The £25 million competition expects grants of £150,000–£3 million for UK projects nearing commercialisation, with grant-funded activity due by 31 March 2030.

Grants, State Aid & Business Support·GOV.UK·1 month ago

Elmbridge start-ups can seek grants of up to £1,000

The Start Up Boost Fund meets up to half of eligible costs, with two UK supplier quotes per item and a 24-month financial forecast required for applications.

Grants, State Aid & Business Support·GOV.UK·2 months ago

Unregistered housing providers gain access to 95% grant drawdown

SAHP 2026–2036 payment flexibility requires a satisfactory guarantee dated before the first claim; eligible expenditure must already have been paid.

Sector-Specific Regulation & Reporting·GOV.UK·2 months ago

Colleges need EV salary sacrifice approval where financial risks remain

The 2026 handbook permits schemes without prior approval only where employee-default costs and liabilities are comprehensively mitigated; colleges must document those safeguards.

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  1. 3 days agoMade Smarter London offers up to £20,000 match-funded support
  2. 1 week agoEPR closed-loop column gets strict validation: blanks now fail
  3. 1 week agoSAU opens review of £350m Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund
  4. 4 weeks agoFarmer Collaboration Fund bids close on 30 September
  5. 4 weeks agoUK population projection for 2049 falls to 72.4 million