Following the announced of the new offshore wind farms the Prime Minister has said this will make a significant contribution to reducing emissions and boosting low-carbon jobs in the UK. Gordon Brown said the offshore wind industry could be worth £75 billion and support up to 70,000 jobs by 2020. He went on to say that the Government’s support for offshore wind energy has put the UK ahead of every other country in the world. “This new round of licences provides a substantial new platform for investing in UK industrial capacity. “This announcement will make a significant and practical contribution to reducing our CO2 emissions and the Government will work with developers and the Crown Estate to support the growing offshore wind industry and help remove barriers to rapid development.” Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK has one of the best wind energy resources in Europe. “Today’s news shows we’re creating the right conditions for the energy industry to invest in harnessing it. “This is one of the strongest signals yet that the UK is locked irreversibly into a low carbon, energy secure prosperous future.” Source - Number10.gov.uk, 7th January 2010
The Government has published Going for Growth its strategy for how to return the economy to strong, sustainable, long-term growth. The strategy outlines plans to successfully increase employment, raise incomes and support an improving quality of life, while restoring public finances and preventing cuts to essential public services. During his speech in London, the Prime Minister said that ‘going for growth’ is the government’s number one priority. Gordon Brown said: “The plan we are launching today - ‘tomorrow’s prosperity’ - shows how we will do everything we can to support and unleash the entrepreneurial, innovative and dynamic talents we know we have in Britain. Gordon Brown said as part of the strategy, the Government plans to boost support for knowledge-based industries in sectors like life sciences, medical research and pharmaceuticals. He went on to say the Government will be investing £70 million in three state-of-the-art manufacturing research centres to help UK businesses develop products of the future. The strategy also states there will be investment in modern, low-carbon infrastructure and support British businesses by ensuring easier access to credit and creating a new growth fund. Source - Number10.gov.uk 7th January 2010
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