News Archive
15/6/2025
The End of Light Goods Vehicle Acquired Rights
Over the past year the Office of the Traffic Commissioner has been working with the 293 operators who relied on a transport manager that holds an Acquired Rights Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) for light goods vehicles. As the certificate could only be used to satisfy the professional competence requirements on an operator's licence until 20 May 2025, it was important that they had a suitably qualified person specified on their operator's licence before this date.15/6/2025
Nuclear energy is a risky investment, but that's no reason for the UK government to avoid it
The UK government's investment of around £14 billion in a new nuclear power plant marks a big economic shift for the country's approach to energy. The Sizewell C plant in Suffolk will be the second of a new generation of reactors to be built in the country, after Hinkley Point C in Somerset, which is expected to open in 2031.15/6/2025
Number soup on Spending Review day from all sides
The Fraser of Allender Institute weekly review tackles the Spending Review from Rachel Reeves. One of the roles we play on a day with big fiscal announcements is to explain all the numbers flying about from different politicians - to set out which numbers are illuminating, and which are misleading.
15/6/2025
NHS-dominated Spending Review leaves little to rebuild other public services
The NHS has again grabbed the lion's share (90 per cent) of the extra funding for day-to-day public services allocated at the Spending Review, with inflation-adjusted per-person spending flat or falling for most other departments, leaving little to rebuild other public services, the Resolution Foundation said on Wednesday. After two fiscal events dominated by tax rises and welfare cuts, Spending Review 2025 was finally an opportunity for the Chancellor to deliver good news by allocating an additional £149 billion of day-to-day public service spending (RDEL) and £115 billion of capital spending (CDEL) relative to plans inherited from the last Government.15/6/2025
Using Windows 10? Do THIS Now Before It's Too Late! - Well worth a look
If you are using windows 10 on you computer, laptop etc dont just look a the video follow the suggestions. Remember the clock is already ticking until support for Windows 10 ends..
15/6/2025
Disappearing Babies As UK Economy Falters - A Brief Look
The UK's fertility rate has fallen to around 1.44 children per woman in England and Wales—the lowest on record—and even lower in Scotland at about 1.3. Raising a child in the UK is no small financial feat! According to recent estimates, the cost of raising a child to age 18 is around £260,000 for a couple and £290,000 for a lone parent.15/6/2025
Tech giants join government to kick off plans to boost British worker AI skills
Leading tech firms have partnered with government to deliver AI skills training to 7.5 million UK workers. Leading tech firms join talks with ambitions to train 7.5 million UK workers in essential AI skills.
15/6/2025
School holiday meals for more children who are most in need thanks to transformative support package
Children most in need across the country will be kept from going hungry during the school holidays thanks to funding announced in the Spending Review. Major support package will help ensure the poorest children don't go hungry in the school holidays and give vital support to communities.
15/6/2025
UK looks to military gap years to boost recruitment in the face of growing geopolitical tension
The UK government recently endorsed proposals in its strategic defence review to consider the creation of military gap years for young people in the UK. It would potentially be similar to a scheme offered by the Australian Defence Force.15/6/2025
In an uncertain world, how do we make decisions?
Economists assume that we don't need to make decisions because they think we are possessed of perfect knowledge, so knowing what to do is innate to us. But that's nonsense.
14/6/2025
People are Regretting putting Solar Panels on their Houses!
OK this is an American video but it may make you think hard about solar panels..
14/6/2025
Tax havens create massive economic disruption and economic inequality - We need to be rid of them
Tax havens - or secrecy jurisdictions - are an abomination on the global economic landscape that should have been consigned to history long ago. .
14/6/2025
What happens when Economies Collapse?
Between 1991 and 1998, Russian GDP fell an estimated 40%. The transition to free market economy, was plagued by hyperinflation, rising poverty, falling life expectancy and social dysfunction.
14/6/2025
Scottish economic bulletin - June 2025
Scottish economic growth picked-up in the first quarter of 2025 following a weak end to 2024. However businesses remain concerned about weakening demand and a further fall in consumer sentiment in April highlights the risk that rising global economic uncertainty translates into weaker domestic spending.13/6/2025
Wick High Brings In New Policy Banning Mobile Phone from 19 August 2025
Our updated policy on mobile phones has been finalised after a period of consultation with our parents/carers, pupils and staff. This policy will begin with the start of the new academic year, on Tuesday 19th August, and will essentially mean that mobile devices will be prohibited in the school building and grounds during the school day.13/6/2025
Chancellor invests in Britain's renewal with up to 4 million additional NHS tests and procedures over the next five years
Families across the country will benefit from this investment in the NHS, delivering up to 4 million additional NHS tests and procedures over the next five years. The £6 billion investment will deliver new scanners, more community diagnostic centre capacity, ambulances, and Urgent Treatment Centres to support emergency care teams, with increased capacity in community care to reduce pressure on hospitals and provide more convenient care for patients.13/6/2025
Director of mobile phone shops given suspended sentence for £150,000 Covid loan fraud
Zahid Afzal, of Pembrokeshire, fraudulently claimed extra Covid Bounce Back loans for his phone sales and merchandise companies. Zahid Afzal claimed £150,000 in Covid loans - most of which he moved to personal accounts.13/6/2025
Nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine: UK national statement to the IAEA Board, June 2025
UK Ambassador to the IAEA Corinne Kitsell's statement to the International Atomic Energy Agency Board of Governors meeting on Ukraine. The United Kingdom reiterates our support for the IAEA's work to support nuclear safety, security and safeguards in Ukraine.
13/6/2025
Sickle cell patients to get better treatment after £9m boost
Patients living with rare blood disorders to benefit from increased access to treatment and availability of services, thanks to £9 million investment. Patients with sickle cell disease are set to benefit from quicker and more accessible treatment thanks to major upgrades to life saving technology.13/6/2025
