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Being given Freeport status could lead to the creation of 50,000+ jobs, many of them at major new employment sites, say the Solent LEP
Solent Freeport
The bid for the Solent freeport had been led by the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP).
The Solent area – which includes Portsmouth – is one of eight locations in the UK where a freeport is set to be implemented in 2021.
Below are articles about the Solent Freeport.
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Chair of the Solent LEP says the plan represents first steps on the journey to 2050 and vision for the Solent to be the global leader in maritime and climate change adaptation
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It is expected that the Solent Freeport Chair will offer an equivalent of two days per week on average
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The Solent LEP set out some of the benefits a Freeport in the Solent region would bring if approved later in the year
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A university report has shown stronger regulation is needed to prevent Freeports being abused for money-laundering and tax-evasion purposes
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Welcome news on Solent Freeport, budget will help many with final push, but much more needed for those still left out, say small firms
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Cllr Stewart said this is the first time in many years that any government has given such an explicit recognition of the need for the Island’s unique circumstances to be looked at
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The Isle of Wight Conservative MP welcomes the Conservative Chancellor's Budget. See within for details he has picked out to highlight
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The investment will focus on growth sectors such as decarbonisation and green innovation, and will benefit from the Solent's excellent connectivity to European and global markets
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If you've heard about the Solent Freeport and wondering whether there any possible downsides to it, Julia Laursen shares her view
