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3/4/2025
Elon Musk Tesla Car Sales Created Huge Profits From Carbon Credits Not Just Car Sales
Elon Musk is not just suffering from the drop in Tesla electric car sales. An important factor is his profits from sale of carbon credits heavily connected to the sales of the cars.Today
Energy bills and debt are rising yet again - here are three things that would help vulnerable households
Energy prices are rising faster than benefits, wages or pensions, meaning the amount that UK households owe to energy suppliers - their energy debt - is also likely to grow. On April 1 2025, the energy price cap, which is the maximum amount suppliers can charge, will rise by 6.4%.Today
New ownership arrangements for Orkney Research and Innovation Campus
Opened in 2018 as a multi-million-pound joint venture between Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Orkney Islands Council (OIC), ORIC acts as a hub for world leading research and innovation work in the islands. The 3.75-acre campus, created through redevelopment of the former Stromness Academy and Stromness Primary buildings, is home to a wide range of clean energy and low-carbon expertise, including the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC), Aquatera, Heriot Watt University and Robert Gordon University.
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Payslip boost for millions as new minimum wage rates take effect
Over 3 million eligible workers set for a pay rise of up to £1,400 a year as new National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates take effect. Pay rise worth an extra £1,400 per year for an eligible full-time worker delivered from today.
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Almost two million people on Universal Credit not supported to look for work
Number of people receiving the highest level of support across UC and other benefits increasing 50% since the start of the pandemic, rising above projections. Figures show 1.8 million people now in Limited Capability for Work Related Activity (LCWRA) category as broken Work Capability Assessment continues to push people out of work.
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Ditch single-use vapes as ban deadline looms
Shops encouraged to sell all remaining stock before 1 June 2025 deadline. High street shops and convenience stores are being urged to deplete their stocks of single-use vapes ahead of new legislation coming into force banning their sale.Today
Support for people in priority groups to buy a house - Home ownership scheme reopens
A scheme to help people in priority groups buy a home on the open market has reopened for applications. The Open Market Shared Equity Scheme will be available to people across Scotland who can't afford the full price of a home from groups which include social renters, disabled people, people aged 60 and over, members of the armed forces and veterans.Today
Child Benefit boost for millions of families - Child Benefit payments set to increase from 7 April
Child Benefit payments to increase from next week. Parents encouraged to claim and manage Child Benefit via the HMRC app.
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Landmark summit agrees new measures against organised immigration crime
The Prime Minister and Home Secretary gathered leaders from across the world in London to tackle organised immigration crime. The purpose of the Organised Immigration Crime Summit is to agree new action to tackle organised immigration crime (OIC) and boost border security.Today
Temporary closure queen scallops areas
Queen scallop fishing in ICES sub areas 6a and 7a will be closed from 1 April to 30 June 2025 to protect spawning stocks. Marine Management Organisation, working with the other UK fisheries administrations, has reached a decision to enact a licence variation for the temporary closure.Today
East Asia is challenging Silicon Valley - by being like Silicon Valley used to be
Silicon Valley has been a universal symbol of innovation for decades. Because of its reputation, governments around the world have tried to foster their own versions by investing heavily in tech hubs.Today
Highland Council Charitable Trusts award over £100,000 to schools and community groups
At the recently held meeting of the Educational Trusts Sub Committee, the trustees made awards of over £105,000 to a wide variety of individuals and organisations from The Highland Council Charitable Trusts. The awards ranged from a few hundred pounds to £10,000.Today
Promoting local produce - £100,000 funding for Regional Food Fund
Encouraging small businesses to thrive and foster collaboration amongst producers and food groups to promote local produce. The Scottish Government is providing £100,000 funding for the sixth round of the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership's Regional Food Fund.Today
Europe Warns Trump: 'Retaliation Plan Ready If Tariffs Escalate Trade War Further' 
Europe has "a strong plan" for striking back at the United States in response to Donald Trump's tariff hikes “if necessary,” a top official said Tuesday on the eve of a long-anticipated announcement of massive import levies by the US president. For weeks, Trump has promoted April 2 as “Liberation Day” in America, when a number of hefty tariffs will be unveiled to implement his administration’s radical economic agenda.
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Highland screen industry attracts over £3.5M growth in direct film spend
Continuing with the trend over the past few years, Highland has seen the highest ever direct spend recorded for filming in The Highland Council region. In 2024, figures surpassed previous years to reach over £3.5million in direct spend.
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How is the UK and the rest of the world preparing for President Trump's tariff plan? | BBC Newscast
Today, we look at how the UK and the rest of the world have been bracing themselves for Trump's sweeping global tariffs. The exact details of the tariffs remain unclear so leaders are left to wonder: how big is this going to be? Adam and Chris speak to Caitríona Perry, Chief Presenter for BBC News in DC about how Keir Starmer will balance the delicate line between the UK’s interests and it’s relationship with the US President.
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More Changes in Regulations For Employers and New Rights for Employees From April
Employers need to be aware of several changes in regulations across a range of rates relating to employees rights. Statutory rates increase in April - updated rates can be checked here.
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Senator Cory Booker breaks Senate record with a 25-hour speech against Trumps policies
In a feat of determination, New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker held the Senate floor with a marathon speech that lasted all night and into Tuesday evening, setting a historic mark to show Democrats' resistance to President Donald Trump's sweeping actions.
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Protests As Trump Sacks Thousands of Health workers and Others
Rachel Maddow looks at some of the extreme actions Donald Trump has taken in the 24 hours that Senator Cory Booker was delivering his history-making speech in the Senate. From slashing thousands of healthcare jobs to cutting veterans' health services to snatching immigrants off the street, with Americans protesting every step of the way.
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Social security payment rates increased for 2024-25
14 Scottish Government benefits including Carer Support Payment, disability benefits and Best Start Grants will increase by 6.7% in April. The increases are in line with inflation as measured by the Consumers Price Index.Our Social Media
