David Smith is an economist for regularly calling up what is to come from an economics point of view. Worryingly he ends his latest overview about interest rates for next month from the Bank of England.
Scottish Labour have branded the SNP's attempts to claw back £331 million from health and social care Integrated Joint Boards "outrageous". The SNP Government first threatened to take back funding from IJB reserves in October 2022 - however, the move was blocked as the Scottish Government have no legal mechanism to do so directly.
National sugar beet crop could face serious losses due to risk from aphids - more than 50% of UK sugar comes from domestic production Defra has approved an emergency temporary authorisation for the use of a neonicotinoid pesticide treatment on this year's sugar beet crop due to the risk to the crop from yellows viruses. Emerging sugar beet seedlings are vulnerable to predation from aphids that have the potential to spread beet yellows virus, which can severely affect sugar beet yield and quality.
A joint statement by the defence ministers of Estonia, the United Kingdom, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania; and the representatives of Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Slovakia. We the Defence Ministers of Estonia, the United Kingdom, Poland, Latvia and Lithuania; and the representatives of Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and Slovakia met today, 19 January.
Deaths involving COVID-19, weekly registrations • As at the 15th of January 2022, there have been a total of 16,568 deaths registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate. In the latest week there were 101 deaths, 17 more than the previous week.
New research shows socioeconomic inequality in Scotland above average compared to other European countries Improvements in living standards - which we had come to expect in the decades before 2010 - have stalled dramatically in Scotland since 2010, affecting the health of the population. At the same time, inequalities of earnings, income, wealth and education remain relatively high in Scotland, in comparison both to the past and to many comparable European countries.
Economist Tejvan Pettinger discusses what the future may hold for UK house prices with other countries seeing dramatic falls. Since their peak in August 22, UK House prices have fallen 5%, but the big question is how much will they fall in the next 12 months? Expert predictions range from a modest 2% decline to a fall of 12% from Capital Economics.
Millions of people across the country and the Commonwealth are invited to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort over a weekend of special events. The Nation and the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to join a weekend of celebrations to mark the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort.
The latest data and trends about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the Office for National Statistics and other sources. COVID-19 infections continued to decrease in England and Wales, and decreased in Northern Ireland and Scotland, in the week ending 10 January 2023.
How has Scotland fared on health and health inequalities in the two decades since devolution? This report - part of the most comprehensive review of its kind since devolution began - looks at the evidence. A healthy population is one of Scotland's most important assets.
The price of consumer goods and services bought in the UK rose by 9.2% in the year to December 2022, as annual inflation eased for the second consecutive month. This is according to the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH), which has been falling from a 40-year high of 9.6% in the year to October 2022.
The end of the free movement has led to a shortfall of around 330,000 workers in Britain. Most are in less-skilled sectors of the economy.
It's the housing costs that people pay each month, not house prices, that matter most to us at Resolution. Once you take that perspective you spend a lot of time looking at surging housing costs in the 1980s and early 90s - in 1979, both private and social renters spent about 10 per cent of their incomes on rent, vs.
The Business and Energy Secretary is today calling on suppliers to do more to protect vulnerable energy users. Business and Energy Secretary Grant Shapps backs consumers as offensive launched to crack down on rogue energy suppliers.
Successful candidate, Kate Lackie, currently Acting Depute Chief Executive/Executive Chief Officer Performance and Governance with the Council takes up the Interim post on 1 February 2023. Ms Lackie was appointed by a senior members' appointment panel on Thursday 19 January 2023 and will take up the role following the departure of Chief Executive, Donna Manson who will be taking up the position of Chief Executive at Devon County Council.
CDC & FDA Identify Preliminary COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signal for Persons Aged 65 Years and Older. Watch the video and make your own mind up..
A story in the Guardian this week highlights the issues of decline in banking services in a local town. The story looks at Sandbach in Cheshire.
We all know 2023 is going to be difficult year financially for many people. Even in more difficult times it is always good to save a little.
New government funding will support British industries, including construction, mining and quarrying, to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels. support will develop greener alternatives to red diesel such as electrification and green hydrogen, providing a pathway for industry to cut their emissions and energy costs.
Last year, the Inverness District Team successfully attained funding to trial the use of two simple communication devices, Komp and Carephone, in an exciting and innovating project. These devices aimed to support people in their own home and avoid them being unnecessarily admitted to hospital or a care facility.
