Prime Minister Boris Johnson launches the Build Back Better Council to unlock investment, boost job creation and level up the whole of the UK. Today the Prime Minister will chair the first meeting of a new Business Council established to work with government to fuel COVID-19 economic recovery and future growth plans. The Build Back Better Council will bring together a broad range of business leaders from across the whole British economy to work in partnership with the government to unlock investment, boost job creation, promote Global Britain and level up the whole of the UK.
Downing Street 18th Jan 2021 read more »
So much for the PM’s Green Industrial Revolution. In the first meeting of the UK’s Build Back Better Council the virtual room will incl several CEOs from the UK’s most polluting sectors – incl BP’s Bernard Looney – and none of its green business leaders.
Jillian Ambrose 18th Jan 2021 read more »
Sir Ian Wood and BP CEO Bernard Looney have been announced as members of the new UK Government “Build Back Better” Council. The group, aimed at helping the UK recover post-Covid, was announced ahead of its first meeting today. Aberdeen-based Sir Ian, founder of Wood plc, and Mr Looney are the only energy sector names on the list of 30, also including the likes of Google, John Lewis Partnerships and Jaguar Land Rover.
Energy Voice 18th Jan 2021 read more »