News Archive
17/7/2024
The Scottish Government Ferry Fiasco Continues
Ministers have agreed to support new proposals aimed at enabling Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (FMPG) to improve productivity and build a sustainable future. As Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa approach completion, the Scottish Government has been working with the company on a long term business plan which positions the shipyard to bid for and secure new work.17/7/2024
Milestone For Children's Rights - Un Convention On The Rights Of The Child Act Commences
Children's rights will now be at the heart of decision making in Scotland as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) Act comes into force. The UNCRC Act requires public authorities to protect children’s human rights in their decision-making when delivering functions conferred by Acts of the Scottish Parliament.17/7/2024
Consumer Price Inflation, UK - June 2024 - 2.0% in the 12 months to June 2024, the same rate as the 12 months to May 2024
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 2.8% in the 12 months to June 2024, the same rate as the 12 months to May 2024. On a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.2% in June 2024, the same rate as in June 2023.
17/7/2024
Young Brits Warned Of Dangers Of Modern Slavery Abroad
Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. Thousands of young people travelling to popular holiday destinations including Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation.
17/7/2024
Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2023 - Support for redistribution of wealth and growing economy
Half of people in Scotland (50%) believe the Scottish Government should redistribute income from the better-off to those who are less well-off. This year's Scottish Social Attitudes Survey - which measures the public’s views on a range of issues - shows just under a quarter of people (23%) disagreed with the redistribution of wealth, an attitude that has remained consistent since 2005.17/7/2024
How Does Parliament Scrutinise Tax And Spending?
Today the king will read his speech outlining what the new Labour government will do in the coming year. The government needs to raise money before it can spend it on all of its proposals.
17/7/2024
National Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Programme Announced
A national RSV vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly will save lives in the UK. The UK is the first country in the world to offer a national vaccination programme that uses the same vaccine to protect both infants and older adults from RSV.17/7/2024
UK House Price Index For May 2024 - Nationwide Prices For June
The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland UK house prices UK house prices rose by 2.2% in the year to May 2024, compared with a increase of 1.3% in the 12 months to April 2024. On a non-seasonally adjusted basis, average house prices in the UK increased by 1.2% between April 2024 and May 2024, compared with a increase of 0.2% during the same period a year earlier (April and May 2023).
17/7/2024
Producer Price Inflation UK - June 2024 Including Services, April To June 2024
Changes in the prices of goods bought and sold by UK manufacturers, including price indices of materials and fuels purchased (input prices) and factory gate prices (output prices). Also including quarterly estimates monitoring the changes in prices charged for services provided to UK-based customers for a range of industries.
17/7/2024
King's Speech To Unlock Growth And Take The Brakes Off Britain
King's Speech set to unveil a raft of bills to unlock growth and improve living standards for working people. Ambitious legislative agenda will drive forward delivery of the government's first steps and missions to rebuild Britain.17/7/2024
King's Speech Transcript As Delivered Today
My Government's legislative programme will be mission led and based upon the principles of security, fairness and opportunity for all. Stability will be the cornerstone of my Government's economic policy and every decision will be consistent with its fiscal rules.
17/7/2024
UK Businesses Face New Cyber-attacks Every 44 Seconds In Q2 2024
Analysis from Beaming shows UK businesses encountering over 180,000 cyber-attacks each in just three months, underlining the importance of comprehensive cybersecurity protocols. UK businesses encountered a new cyber-attack online every 44 seconds in the second quarter of 2024, according to analysis from Beaming, an internet service provider for businesses.17/7/2024
Top Fixed Rates Endure Cuts As Variable Rates Flourish - Have You Switch Your Savings Yet
As rates continue to drop, savers should secure a fixed deal to beat inflation for longer. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the top rate deals available to those searching for a competitive return.16/7/2024
UK Open For Business As Trade Secretary Heads To G7
Jonathan Reynolds will tell G7 counterparts in Italy new global approach will allow UK businesses to plan for economic growth over the next 10 years. Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will use first international visit to G7 Trade meeting in Italy to announce that the UK is "open for business".16/7/2024
Labour Should Scrap Two-child Benefit Cap Sooner Rather Than Later
Larry Elliot writing in the Guardian - Families cannot afford to wait until UK government says there is money to spare to make such a decision. The first real test of Labour's hardline approach to public spending has surfaced within a week of the party taking office - and it is a big one.16/7/2024
The Race To Beat China's De-industrialisation Of Europe | Made In Europe (2024) | Full Film
A tsunami of cheap electric vehicles from China could lead to a nightmarish de-industrialisation in Europe. Dr Peter Tom Jones, a well known climate author, is convinced that Europe has to take the full value chain back in its own hands, from mine to electric vehicle.
16/7/2024
Catching Up With Scotland - Deputy Prime Minister Kickstarts New Devolution Revolution To Boost Local Power
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will pledge to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of Westminster. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will today (Tuesday 16 July) pledge to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of Westminster and into the hands of local people.
16/7/2024
Russia Has Become So Economically Isolated That China Could Order The End Of War In Ukraine
Western leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated by China's role in enabling the war in Ukraine. Some have even openly threatened to sanction the country if it continues to provide Russia with the materials it needs to build more weapons.
16/7/2024
What Is The King's Speech And What Does It Mean For Me?
Everything you need to know about the State Opening of Parliament. The King's Speech is a speech written by the government and delivered by the Monarch at the State Opening of Parliament.
16/7/2024
