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21/10/2024
New Scottish Benefit For Pensioners - Pension Age Disability Payment Launches In Pilot Locations
A new disability benefit for people of State Pension age opens today for new applications from people living in five local authority areas. Pension Age Disability Payment is the 15th benefit administered by Social Security Scotland.21/10/2024
Building Economic Opportunities In Asia
Scotland's first Trade Envoy to Japan has been appointed to secure international investment. Stephen Baker will identify new opportunities in Japan's thriving energy transition, pharmaceuticals, med-tech and food sectors.21/10/2024
Parts Problems Make Sure The Ferries Fiasco Goes On Even Longer
A story in The Telegraph highlights the latest issues for the ferries being built for the Scottish Government. The latest issue surrounds the need for replacement parts.21/10/2024
Helpful Insight Into Issues Of Static Fishing Gear And Safety Tips
Hazards relating to poorly marked equipment, and consideration of how these can be avoided, feature in a new report and safety leaflet for fishers. The Static Fishing Gear Safety Working Group Report 2024 dives into the problems relating to the marking and rigging of static fishing gear (fishing equipment that is set in place and does not move), UK regulations, and what can be improved.21/10/2024
Up To £600 Cash Boost For Britain's Lowest Paid To Help Kickstart The Economy
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers' rights as the Government's landmark Employment Rights Bill returns to Parliament. Impact assessment shows the Employment Rights Bill will have a positive direct impact on economic growth.21/10/2024
Dingwall And Highland Marts Ltd - Rams Sale 18 October 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (October 18th) sold 263 Rams at its Second Continental Ram Sale. Texels (78) sold to £1,800 gross for a Shearling from Mr W.21/10/2024
There's No Electricity Or Water For Keir Starmer's Planned Investments
Keir Starmer wants high-tech investment in the UK that will demand massive new electricity supply and water supplies we simply have not got, and all for not many new jobs. Why doesn't he grow UK small business instead? .
21/10/2024
The National Debt Is Something To Be Celebrated
The national debt is nothing more than the savings of people with money to spare. It's not a threat to our well-being, it won’t bring the economy down, and it doesn’t need repayment.
21/10/2024
Keir Starmer Says He Wants A Bonfire Of Red Tape?
Keir Starmer has said he wants a bonfire of red tape. That is the same goal that ended at Grenfell when David Cameron promoted it.
20/10/2024
Bogus Workmen Operating In The Highlands
Police in the Highlands are receiving increased reports of Bogus Workmen operating in the area. These individuals are offering to resurface driveways, replace roof tiles, fix guttering, along with a host of other general maintenance work.20/10/2024
New air defence laser engages multiple missiles at once
RAF pilots are one step closer to being equipped with a cutting-edge air-protection laser self-protection system, following 100% successful live-fire trials. Air protection laser defeats 100% of targets in live firing trial.20/10/2024
Scottish Economic Insights - October 2024
The Scottish Government has published the monthly Scottish Economic Bulletin. The impacts of the inflation and cost of living shock have been persistent for over two years, leading to sustained higher price levels and higher interest rates.19/10/2024
Caithness Fabrication Firm Gears Up For Big Contracts
A family run engineering fabrication firm in Caithness is investing in a project to improve productivity, grow business turnover and create new jobs. Gow's Lybster Limited has been working with development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) over several years to develop its growth plans.
19/10/2024
Retail Sales Great Britain - September 2024
Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have risen by 0.3% in September 2024, following a rise of 1.0% in August 2024 (unrevised from our last publication). Computers and telecommunications retailers grew strongly but were partly offset by decreases in supermarkets.
19/10/2024
Authorised Fraud Push Payment Fraud Reimbursement - New Law
How do banks and other payment service providers reimburse victims of authorised push payment fraud? Authorised push payment (APP) fraud happens when you are tricked by a criminal into sending money by bank payment to an account that they control and which you do not. Rules have been set by the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR), the body that regulates payment systems in the UK - and only apply to payments made on, or after 7 October 2024.
19/10/2024
Over £570 Million Stolen By Fraudsters In The First Half Of 2024
UK Finance today releases its Half Year Fraud report, detailing the amount its members reported as stolen through payment fraud and scams in the first half of 2024. Criminals stole £571.7 million through unauthorised and authorised fraud, a 1.5 per cent decrease compared to the first half of 2023.
19/10/2024
Trends in UK real GDP per head: 2022 to 2024
The rate of increase in real gross domestic product (GDP) per head has slowed in recent years as the population has increased at a faster rate than the volume of output produced. In Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2024, real GDP per head was 0.6% below its pre-coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic level, while total real GDP was 2.9% above its pre-pandemic levels.19/10/2024
7 Reasons Why Uk's Economic Decline Could Be Ending
A look at reasons why some things with the UK economy may improve. But, how convincing are these arguments?.
19/10/2024
Why Uk Population Is Set To Fall Faster Than Forecast
A look at why UK population is set to fall quicker than expected. What will be the impact?.
18/10/2024
