News Archive
Yesterday
Evidence Lacking To Show Scottish Government Poverty Policies Are Working
There is no evidence Scottish government policies to tackle poverty and health inequalities are making any difference says The Scottish Health Equity Research Unit (Sheru). There is a gap in data on the effectiveness of programmes such as the Scottish Child Payment.
Yesterday
Real Wage Growth Gave Workers A Welcome Income Boost This Summer, And Pensioners Will Get One Next Spring
Pay growth is weakening as the labour market continues to cool. But falling inflation means that workers still received a welcome real-terms income boost this summer, while pensioners will get one next spring too, as today's earnings data is set to drive a £460 a year increase in the full rate of the new State Pension via the Triple Lock, the Resolution Foundation said on Tuesday 10 September 2024.Yesterday
Index Of Production UK - July 2024
Monthly production output was estimated to have decreased by 0.8% in July 2024; this follows a 0.8% increase in June 2024. The monthly output decrease in July 2024 resulted primarily from a decrease of 1.0% in "manufacturing", supported by smaller contributing decreases in "electricity and gas" (down 1.7%) and "water supply and sewerage" (down 0.7%); these rises were partially offset by a rise in “mining and quarrying” (3.9%).Yesterday
Scottish School Estates Statistics 2024 Show Significant Improvement
The proportion of schools reported as being in good or satisfactory condition has increased to 91.7% (90.9% in 2023). This is 29 percentage points higher than in April 2007 (62.7%).Yesterday
Construction Output In Great Britain - July 2024
Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.4% in volume terms in July 2024; this follows an increase of 0.5% in June 2024. The decrease in monthly output came from falls in both new work (0.2%) and repair and maintenance (0.7%).Yesterday
GDP Monthly Estimate, UK - July 2024 - Zero Growth
Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have shown no growth in July 2024, after also showing no growth in June 2024. Real GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.5% in the three months to July 2024 compared with the three months to April 2024, with widespread growths in the services sector in this period.
Yesterday
Uk Trade - July 2024
The value of goods imports decreased by £1.5 billion (3.0%) in July 2024, with a fall in imports from both EU and non-EU countries. The value of goods exports fell by £3.4 billion (10.8%) in July 2024, with exports to both EU and non-EU countries decreasing, following a large rise the previous month.
10/9/2024
Tuesday - The Abolition Of The Winter Heating Allowance Will Hit Every Local Business In The Country
On the face of it the abolition of the Winter Heating allowance mainly hits pensioners What few seem to have realised is that pensioners who spend most of their income will have to save up to £300 to put towards their energy bills. This will affect other spending from pensioners who often shop locally.10/9/2024
Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax And Employer National Insurance Reforms Pass Triple Tax Test And Raise Over £20 Billion Towards Avoiding Damaging Cuts To Public Services
Reforms to Inheritance Tax (IHT), Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and employer National Insurance (NI) could raise over £20 billion a year, and still pass a 'Triple tax test' of improving tax efficiency. This ensures that tax rises fall on those with the broadest shoulders and not break manifesto commitments, according to new Resolution Foundation research published today Tuesday 10 September 2024.10/9/2024
John O'Groats Marks 15 Years Of Remarkable Transformation
The transformation at John O'Groats has attracted millions of pounds in investment through private, public and community-led initiatives. Monday 9 September 2024 marked the 15th anniversary of a masterplan that has helped to transform John O'Groats from ‘Carbuncle of the Year' to a thriving visitor attraction.
10/9/2024
How Does The UK State Pension Compare To The Rest Of Europe?
A few politicians are now claiming on the Winter Heating allowance that UK pensioners have had big pension rises and that is why the Labour government can takeback the allowance. However UK pensions still trail far behind many European countries.
10/9/2024
Government Action To Tackle The Greatest Employment Challenge For A Generation
Spiralling economic inactivity to be addressed as new Labour Market Advisory Board launched to advise Government on getting Britain working again. Hundreds of thousands more people out of work due to long-term sickness since the pandemic.10/9/2024
The Bank Of England Needs Reform - Richard Murphy
The Bank of England, and most especially its Monetary Policy Committee, have imposed misery on the UK over the past couple of years for absolutely no reason. If ever there was a reason for the Bank to be independent of the government, it has long gone.
10/9/2024
Revenue And Reform What Tax Changes Could - And Should - We See In Autumn Budget 2024?
Ahead of Autumn Budget 2024, this report explores some of the tax policy choices that may face the new Chancellor, and sets out what reforms could best raise revenue while also improving the design of the tax system. There are many good reasons to expect a range of tax policy changes at this Budget.
10/9/2024
Boosting Scotland's Planning System
Specialist expertise will be utilised to help boost development and green energy opportunities in Scotland. The Planning Hub will support planning authorities to improve their resourcing, skills and capacity to deliver planning determinations promptly.10/9/2024
The Best UK Towns And Cities For Job Opportunities
o discover which locations in the UK have the best job opportunities, Ciphr ranked 100 of the most populous towns and cities in the country based on factors like average salary, wage growth, employment rate growth, unemployment rate, job listings, and the number of businesses. House prices and rental costs were also included in the analysis to reflect the city's affordability and cost of living, as were life satisfaction and happiness scores (from the Office for National Statistics) to show the population's general level of wellbeing.10/9/2024
Point Elderly People To - Benefits And Financial Support If You're On A Low Income
Although the winter Heating Allowance may be cancelled in the parliament today Scottish Government has already said it will follow the same path) there are still several places to check for anyone on a low income for more help. Forms and be long and seem complicated or daunting but with a little effort you can get through them.10/9/2024
Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd - Sale 9 September 2024
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd., (September 9th) sold 3,075 ewe lambs and gimmers at the Highland Mule Breeders Association annual sale. Highland Mule gimmers (671) averaged £223.08 and sold to £265 gross from Ballindalloch Home Farm.10/9/2024
TV Loses Its Crown As Main Source For News
Television is no longer the single main source of news for UK adults, as Ofcom research shows online sites and apps are now as popular as TV news for the first time. TV has been considered the leading source of UK news since the 1960s, when widespread set ownership saw it overtake radio and newspapers.
10/9/2024
