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Government changes the rules for assessing public investment: Green Book reform could bring more work to the regions

Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey have announced reform of the Green Book – the rules by which the government assesses public investment. Projects in one place will be assessed together, and the discount rate will fall from 3.5% to 3%. Details in the Budget on 28 October. What it means for construction, transport and service firms.

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Prime Minister Burnham speaks to Donald Tusk: Ukraine, the UK–EU summit and concerns about the EU's “Made in Europe”

Prime Minister Andy Burnham spoke to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on 21 October. Topics: support for Ukraine through the winter, the UK–EU summit on 20 November and the EU's “Made in Europe” plan, which could make it harder for British firms to access public procurement in the EU. We explain what it means for Polish businesses in the UK.

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