News Archive
7/8/2024
Government Finances Are Not Like Those Of Any Household - Richard Murphy
Politicians keep claiming that the government must run its affairs just like a household. Absolutely nothing could be further from the truth or more harmful for our economy.
7/8/2024
Summertime Blues For Uk Exporters - 24% Say They Exported Less In June Than Last Year
24% of UK companies doing business overseas exported less this June than in the same month last year, while just 16% reported an increase. Similarly, 18% of UK importers said they imported less this June than in 2023, compared to just 13% reporting an increase.6/8/2024
Digital Transition Tops The Bill At A3 Scotland 2024
A major drive to combat global challenges in the animal health, agritech and aquaculture sectors using digital technology will be revealed at A3 Scotland this September. Interested participants are invited to sign up for the event which will see leaders from across the three sectors gathering at the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness on the 18th and 19th of September 2024.6/8/2024
Labour Reveals Public Services Back On Track As Strikes Act To Be Repealed
The government has today announced it will repeal the Strikes Act 2023 to get public services back on track and strengthen the rights of working people. Minimum Service Levels will be repealed through the Employment Rights Bill, whic.h will be introduced within the first 100 days of the new Government Measures which have not resolved a single strike, unduly restrict workers' rights and undermine good industrial relations to be binned.
6/8/2024
Fixing The Foundations - How The UKs Chancellor Should Prioritise Clean Investment In Response To A Tight Fiscal Situation
Rachel Reeves has announced significant spending cuts in her first major speech as Chancellor. Daisy Jameson and Esin Serin set out what this means for the UK's clean transition and the necessary considerations for driving much-needed progress in this challenging fiscal environment.
6/8/2024
Highland SQA Exam Results Success 2024
Today we celebrate the success and achievements of all our young people as they receive their SQA results. These results are an initial snapshot of attainment and achievement for the 2023/24 session, with a fuller picture available later in the year when other accreditation such as college courses and wider achievement awards are finalised.6/8/2024
How Can Carbon Pricing Of Fuels Used In Domestic Heating And Road Transport Help The UK Reach Net Zero?
The Government has committed to increasing the role of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) in achieving net zero. With domestic heating and road transport fuels being two of the highest sources of carbon emissions in the economy, they are ideal candidates for any plans to expand the scheme.6/8/2024
UK Government And Defence Industry Boost Support For Ukraine
Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry Maria Eagle met with Ukrainian counterparts and UK defence industry leaders in Ukraine. UK government and defence industry leaders visit Ukraine.
6/8/2024
Why Optimistic Budgets And Thinking About Unusual Expenses Could Transform Your Finances
Imagine staring at your bank statement, wondering how you've overspent again. You've tried budgeting apps, spreadsheets, the envelope system and even zero-based budgeting, but nothing sticks.
6/8/2024
The £22bn Black Hole Was Obvious To Anyone Who Dared To Look
"Frankly, nobody comes out of this smelling of roses". Paul Johnson writes for the Times.6/8/2024
Exam Results Day 2024 In Scotland
Wide range of achievements celebrated. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has congratulated students across Scotland as they receive their Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) exam results.6/8/2024
Uk Minimum Wage To Rise - Here's How It Could Really Tackle The Cost Of Living And Inequality
After more than a decade of stop-start minimum wage policy under the Conservatives, much has been made of the incoming Labour government's intentions to raise the national minimum wage up to the level of a "real living wage". The minimum wage is solid home turf for this government.5/8/2024
Energy Storage Unit Planned For Forss
Forss Energy Storage Ltd propose to develop land to the west of the Forss Business & Energy Park as an energy storage facility. This will comprise of around 50 structures which would comprise of either battery units (see the example image above), substations or ancillary buildings.
5/8/2024
Labour Can't Cut Its Way To Growth
Although Rachel Reeves seems to think otherwise, it's a simple economic truth that no government can create growth by cutting its spending. That's because, without exception, the government’s spending is someone else’s income, and so by cutting its own spending, a government always reduces the income in its economy.
5/8/2024
There Are Six Reasons To Tax And None Involve Funding The Government
As a matter of fact, tax does not fund government spending because government money creation does that. So why do governments tax? There are six good reasons to do that.
4/8/2024
Britain Set For Growth With International Investment Summit
The government has announced the date of the International Investment Summit as it drives forward national mission for growth. UK will host major International Investment Summit on 14 October 2024 as it drives forward national mission for growth.
4/8/2024
Civil Nuclear Constabulary - Dounreay Online Recruitment Workshop 
We are holding an online recruitment workshop for our Dounreay Operational Policing Unit. You will have the opportunity to speak to our local recruitment team about any queries/concerns you may have.
4/8/2024
The Disaster Of Councils And Government Using PFI, PPP Contracts
Have you ever tried to work out PFI and why councils and government use these contracts. Richard Murphy has posted a conversation on his blog.3/8/2024
Government Scheme Helps Uk Chip Start-ups Raise £10 Million: From New Fertility Treatments To Improving The Efficiency Of Ai, British Semiconductor Innovators Are Reshaping Global Technology
Eleven semiconductor start-ups working on chips that make AI more efficient and create new lifesaving healthcare tech have joined a government-backed support service to help turn their research into business realities. Backing for firms will make chips to help phone batteries last longer, and train AI models with less energy.
3/8/2024
