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UK Government announces more grants for small businesses to support COVID-19 recovery

30 Jul 2020

The UK Government has announced £20 million of new funding to support small businesses as they recover from COVID-19.

Have Your Say - Complete the British Marine survey on proposed changes to red diesel entitlement

29 Jul 2020

British Marine is now inviting your feedback on HMRC’s proposals to remove the red diesel entitlement for use in private pleasure craft.

British Marine publishes Economic Impact Calculators for its members

29 Jul 2020

British Marine’s Public Affairs, Policy & Research team have published a range of easy-to-use economic impact calculators for British Marine members to download and use to quantify their business’s economic output.

Maritime UK launches Diversity in Maritime BAME Network

29 Jul 2020

British Marine is pleased to share the news that Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the £46bn maritime sector, has today (Thursday 30 July) launched a BAME in Maritime Network as part of the Diversity in Maritime programme.

Changes to the Domestic Solid Fuels Standards set out by UK Government

28 Jul 2020

The UK Government has published a draft Statutory Instrument which is designed, once implemented, to restrict the sale of some types of solid fuels which are used for domestic purposes. The purpose is to improve air quality and prevent the release of harmful air pollutants.

Essential HSE Updates – COVID Stakeholder Bulletin & Brexit Transition Ending

27 Jul 2020

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has posted some key information on COVID workplace and transport safety and Brexit following the end of the transition period.