News Archive
28/9/2022
Reasons For Workers Aged Over 50 Years Leaving Employment Since The Start Of The Coronavirus Pandemic: Wave 2
Motivations of those aged 50 to 65 years leaving work during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Great Britain from March 2020, why they left and whether or not they intend to return. Main findings from wave 2 of the Over 50s Lifestyle Study.
28/9/2022
Phishing Attacks - Who Is Most At Risk?
Fraudsters send messages over email, text or social media, posing as trusted organisations to trick people into handing over money or personal details. But who is most at risk, and what can we do to protect ourselves? New data have revealed half of adults reported receiving a "phishing" message in the month before being asked.
28/9/2022
Disabled People Are Already Cutting Back On Costs More Than Others - For Many, The £150 Cost Of Living Payment Won't Do Much To Help
Even before the current cost of living crisis, disabled people were much more likely than non-disabled people to be in poverty and living on inadequate incomes. Now, spiralling living costs are adding to years of financial disadvantage.
28/9/2022
Reducing Carbon Emissions In The Nhs In Scotland
Environmentally friendly inhalers bring down CO2 use. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf visited a GP practice during Climate Week to learn about work to support patients to switch to more environmentally friendly asthma inhalers.28/9/2022
Rural Visa Pilot Proposed - Need For Tailored Migration Solution Agreed By Scottish Parliament
A proposal endorsed by Parliament for a bespoke rural visa pilot scheme for Scotland has been published. This community-driven and employer-based migration proposal has been jointly developed by the Scottish Government, local authorities and key representatives from employers and partners based within remote and rural communities.28/9/2022
Four Things That Cost More If You're Already Poor - And Some Simple Ways To Help Fix This
As the UK faces the sharpest increase in the cost of living in a generation, households across the country are feeling the pinch. Those already on low incomes are affected most, not just because they have less money to begin with, but also because they actually pay more to access essential goods and services than anyone else.28/9/2022
Is The UK In A Recession? How Central Banks Decide And Why It's So Hard To Call It
Last week, UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng launched a bid to boost economic growth with the largest tax cutting exercise for half a century. What this so-called mini-budget has since overshadowed, however, was an admission by the Bank of England the previous day that the UK may already be in a recession.
28/9/2022
Emergency Budget Review In Scotland - Panel Of Experts To Inform The Way Forward
The Emergency Budget Review (EBR) will be informed by a panel of experts, including economists who will study the impact on Scotland of the UK Chancellor's fiscal approach. Deputy First Minister John Swinney told the Scottish Parliament that further time was required to consider the implications of the UK Government's tax changes and he would report the results of the review in the week beginning 24 October 2022.28/9/2022
Monthly Scottish GDP Estimates For July
Scotland's onshore GDP decreased by -0.2% in July, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician. Output remains above the pre-pandemic level of February 2020, by 0.1%.28/9/2022
Accessing Help For Cost Of Living In Scotland
New website provides ‘one stop shop' for advice and information. A new website providing information on the wide range of advice and financial support available to people in Scotland has been launched.
28/9/2022
Pound Tumbles Despite Bank Of England Intervention In Markets
The UK government mini budget with tax giveaways funded by borrowing is still hitting the markets as the pound once again drops. Follow this trend live at the Guardian BBC IMF openly criticises UK government tax plans.28/9/2022
Bank Of England Announces Gilt Market Operation After Government Tax Change Disaster
In line with its financial stability objective, the Bank of England stands ready to restore market functioning and reduce any risks from contagion to credit conditions for UK households and businesses. As the Governor said in his statement on Monday, the Bank is monitoring developments in financial markets very closely in light of the significant repricing of UK and global financial assets.28/9/2022
Uk Shop Prices Continue To Rise
Shop Price annual inflation accelerated to 5.7% in September, up from 5.1% in August. This is above the 3-month average rate of 5.1%.28/9/2022
International Monetary Fund IMF Statement On UK Government Actions
"We are closely monitoring recent economic developments in the UK and are engaged with the authorities. "We understand that the sizable fiscal package announced aims at helping families and businesses deal with the energy shock and at boosting growth via tax cuts and supply measures.27/9/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Lochmaddy Sheep Sales 26 September 2022
LOCHMADDY., Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September 26th) sold 2,343 sheep of all classes. Lambs (1,479) sold to £95 gross for a pair of Texel crosses from Seaview, Knockline.27/9/2022
OECD - Ukraine War Will Hurt Global Economy More Than Expected
The world is paying a high price for Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. The high humanitarian cost continues to grow and the global economic outlook has darkened further.27/9/2022
Bank Of England Banknotes Featuring HM King Charles III
The Bank of England will reveal images of updated banknotes featuring a portrait of HM King Charles III by the end of this year. The Bank of England will reveal images of updated banknotes featuring a portrait of HM King Charles III by the end of this year.
27/9/2022
Kwarteng Has Created A Mess - It Will Take Many Years To Clear It Up
Richard Murphy writing in his blog says - The Bank of England has only three weapons to tackle inflation. One is that it can raise interest rates.27/9/2022
Young Entrepreneurs Encouraged To Apply To Support Programme
Young business leaders in the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to apply to a year-long programme aimed at developing the next generation of entrepreneurs. IMPACT30 is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and delivered by business skills training consultancy, Skillfluence.
27/9/2022
