Alok Sharma

Boston Consulting Group Announces Expansion of Global Climate and Sustainability Center and COP26 Partnership

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
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LONDON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is expanding its climate and sustainability capabilities by transforming its existing Center for Climate Action into a global BCG Center for Climate & Sustainability , bringing together over 550 experts across the firm.

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  • LONDON, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is expanding its climate and sustainability capabilities by transforming its existing Center for Climate Action into a global BCG Center for Climate & Sustainability , bringing together over 550 experts across the firm.
  • As part of this push, BCG is establishing Center for Climate & Sustainability teams in BCG offices around the world.
  • The expansion builds on the launch of BCG's Center for Climate Action in 2019.
  • COP26 President Alok Sharma said, "I am pleased to welcome Boston Consulting Group as a COP26 Partner.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma gives update on plans for UK internal market

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Friday, July 17, 2020
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The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Secretary made a statement on the Governments plans to preserve the UK internal market after the Brexittransition period.

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  • The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Secretary made a statement on the Governments plans to preserve the UK internal market after the Brexittransition period.
  • When the transition period ends, the UK and its devolved administrations will no longer be collectively bound by EU law.
  • BIES Secretary Alok Sharma MP came before MPsto explainthe White Paper that had been published.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow BEIS Secretary Edward Miliband said that he supported maintaining the UK's internal market.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma gives update on plans for UK internal market

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Friday, July 17, 2020
Countries, Atheists, British MPs, Socialist feminists, Leaders of the Labour Party, Male feminists, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Energy in the United Kingdom, Ed Miliband, Brexit, Alok Sharma, United Kingdom

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Secretary made a statement on the Governments plans to preserve the UK internal market after the Brexittransition period.

Key Points: 
  • The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Secretary made a statement on the Governments plans to preserve the UK internal market after the Brexittransition period.
  • When the transition period ends, the UK and its devolved administrations will no longer be collectively bound by EU law.
  • BIES Secretary Alok Sharma MP came before MPsto explainthe White Paper that had been published.
  • Responding on behalf of the Opposition, Shadow BEIS Secretary Edward Miliband said that he supported maintaining the UK's internal market.

Impact of coronavirus on business and workers examined

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Monday, June 15, 2020
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Darren Jones, Chair of the BEIS Committee, has also written to Alok Sharma , Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, to raise a series of concerns regarding support for the manufacturing sector.

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  • Darren Jones, Chair of the BEIS Committee, has also written to Alok Sharma , Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, to raise a series of concerns regarding support for the manufacturing sector.
  • The session on Thursday morning is likely explore issues around the support available to industries and workers, including the Governments job retention scheme, to examine concerns around workplace safety.
  • The BEIS Committees inquiry initially focussed on the immediate impact and support offered to workers and businesses during the coronavirus crisis.
  • The Committee took evidence from the Secretary of State on 23 April on the Department's response to coronavirus.

Statement from Business Secretary on Covid-19

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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Following the Prime Minister's announcement on the Covid-19 strategy,the Business Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons regarding businesses, employers, employees and guidance.

Key Points: 
  • Following the Prime Minister's announcement on the Covid-19 strategy,the Business Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons regarding businesses, employers, employees and guidance.
  • Business Secretary, Alok Sharma started by thanking "the many workers in distrubtion centres, supermarkets, transport, construction and manufacturing across the country who have been playing their part in keeping Britain moving".
  • The Business Secretary went on to say:
    "It has been developed with input from firms, unions, industry bodies and the devolved administrations.
  • Edward Miliband , Shadow Business Secretary, responded to the Business Secretary's statement.

Statement from Business Secretary on Covid-19

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
British MPs, Atheists, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Socialist feminists, Male feminists, Leaders of the Labour Party, Ed Miliband, Alok Sharma

Following the Prime Minister's announcement on the Covid-19 strategy,the Business Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons regarding businesses, employers, employees and guidance.

Key Points: 
  • Following the Prime Minister's announcement on the Covid-19 strategy,the Business Secretary made a statement in the House of Commons regarding businesses, employers, employees and guidance.
  • Business Secretary, Alok Sharma started by thanking "the many workers in distrubtion centres, supermarkets, transport, construction and manufacturing across the country who have been playing their part in keeping Britain moving".
  • The Business Secretary went on to say:
    "It has been developed with input from firms, unions, industry bodies and the devolved administrations.
  • Edward Miliband , Shadow Business Secretary, responded to the Business Secretary's statement.

Secretary of State examined on priorities for DFID

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Saturday, October 19, 2019
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TheInternational Development Committee takes evidence from the Secretary of State and Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) on the future and priorities for the Department.

Key Points: 
  • TheInternational Development Committee takes evidence from the Secretary of State and Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) on the future and priorities for the Department.
  • The Committee has held inaugural evidence sessions with the previous three secretaries of state appointed during this Parliament for International Development.
  • The IDC will question the new Secretary of State for International Development, Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, on his priorities for the role and for the Department, planning for Brexit and the implications of the conclusions of the 2019 spending round.
  • Discussion may cover commitments to action on safeguarding of victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse, combating climate change, the UN SDGs, promoting disability inclusivity and/or tackling violence against humanitarian workers, following recent IDC inquiries in these areas.

Secretary of State examined on priorities for DFID

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Saturday, October 19, 2019
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TheInternational Development Committee takes evidence from the Secretary of State and Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) on the future and priorities for the Department.

Key Points: 
  • TheInternational Development Committee takes evidence from the Secretary of State and Permanent Secretary of the Department for International Development (DFID) on the future and priorities for the Department.
  • The Committee has held inaugural evidence sessions with the previous three secretaries of state appointed during this Parliament for International Development.
  • The IDC will question the new Secretary of State for International Development, Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP, on his priorities for the role and for the Department, planning for Brexit and the implications of the conclusions of the 2019 spending round.
  • Discussion may cover commitments to action on safeguarding of victims and survivors of sexual exploitation and abuse, combating climate change, the UN SDGs, promoting disability inclusivity and/or tackling violence against humanitarian workers, following recent IDC inquiries in these areas.