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11/10/2024
Uk Trade - August 2024Thumbnail for article : Uk Trade - August 2024
The value of goods imports decreased by £0.1 billion (0.2%) in August 2024, with EU imports falling and non-EU imports rising.   The value of goods exports rose by £2.9 billion (10.2%) in August 2024; exports to both EU and non-EU countries increased, after a large fall the previous month.  
11/10/2024
Employment Rights Bill In Brief
As part of the plans, the existing two-year qualifying period for protections from unfair dismissal will be removed.   However, workers will be subject to a proposed nine-month probation period when they can still be sacked without a full process.  
11/10/2024
Tidalwave Of Clean Energy Investment Worth Billions Unlocked Ahead Of Investment Summit
Thousands of jobs in green industries announced as the UK Government welcomes more than £24 billion of private investment for pioneering energy projects ahead of the International Investment Summit on 14th October.   Thousands of jobs in energy sector to be created across the UK up to £24 billion worth of investment secured ahead of International Investment Summit.  
11/10/2024
Is The Russian Economy Growing Or Slowing Down
Russia's economy is showing signs of slowing down after a period of high growth, Second and third quarter Growth in the construction, retail, and services sectors slowed, and industrial output was dragged down by a weak extractive sector.   Inflation Inflation continued to rise, and the central bank raised its key interest rate to 18% to combat it.  
11/10/2024
Uk Climate Finance Helps Reduce More Than 105 Million Tonnes Of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Globally
The UK's International Climate Finance (ICF) has helped 110 million people adapt to the effects of climate change.   Reduced or avoided over 105 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, and avoided 750,000 hectares of ecosystem loss, according to official analysis released today.  
11/10/2024
Solar And Wind Energy Prices Are Dropping
the price of solar and wind energy has been dropping for decades, and is now competitive with or cheaper than fossil fuels.   Solar The cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity generation has dropped by 88% since 2010.  
11/10/2024
Energy Experts Appointed To Deliver Clean Power 2030 MissionThumbnail for article : Energy Experts Appointed To Deliver Clean Power 2030 Mission
Government appoints leading industry and academic experts to the Clean Power 2030 Advisory Commission to help accelerate UK's mission to decarbonise the electricity grid.   Eight energy and nature experts have been appointed to accelerate UK's mission for clean power by 2030.  
11/10/2024
GAD Supports The Setting Up Of National Energy System Operator
We worked closely with the government on a purchase from National Grid to form the publicly owned National Energy System Operator.   We worked closely with the government on the purchase from National Grid of the Electricity System Operator to form the publicly owned National Energy System Operator (NESO).  
11/10/2024
New Investment Minister To Spearhead Bolstered Office For Investment
A new Minister for Investment has been appointed to head up a bolstered Office for Investment, as part of a wider Whitehall ‘shake up' to strengthen the government's offer and partnership with businesses and investors.   Former Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson OBE appointed as Minister for Investment ahead of inaugural International Investment Summit.  
11/10/2024
Scottish Government Accounts 2023-24 - Consolidated Accounts Given Unqualified Audit Opinion
The Scottish Government accounts for the last financial year have been given an unqualified audit opinion.   In 2023-24 Ministers were required to make tough choices to navigate the "most challenging financial situation since devolution".  
11/10/2024
Scottish Secretary Pledges To Take Action On PovertyThumbnail for article : Scottish Secretary Pledges To Take Action On Poverty
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray spoke at the launch of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's (JRF) annual report into poverty in Scotland this week [7 October 2024].   The report, found that one million people in Scotland are living in poverty and that one in four of them are children.  
10/10/2024
Orkney Ferry Funding
Orkney Islands Council has secured £3 million Scottish Government funding for plans to replace its internal ferry fleet.   The funding will help the local authority develop a planned pilot for two electric ferries and its business case for a replacement internal ferry fleet.  
10/10/2024
More Than £14 Million In Joint Government And Industry Funding To Boost Innovation And Working Conditions In FreightThumbnail for article : More Than £14 Million In Joint Government And Industry Funding To Boost Innovation And Working Conditions In Freight
Funding will provide more parking for HGVs, better conditions for lorry drivers and support UK businesses to take advantage of the latest technology.   lorry drivers will enjoy better rest areas, more parking and improved security thanks to over £12 million in joint government and industry funding.  
10/10/2024
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 8 October 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October 8th) sold 963 Prime Sheep.   New Season Lambs (301) sold to 269.0p per kg and £130 gross.  
10/10/2024
Martin Lewis Clashes With Lisa Nandy In Winter Fuel Payment RowThumbnail for article : Martin Lewis Clashes With Lisa Nandy In Winter Fuel Payment Row
Four out of five pensioners who are expected to lose out on the winter fuel payment are on or below the poverty line, according to AgeUK.   The charity is now urgently calling on the government to expand the automatic payment to those who receive benefits other than pension credit.  
10/10/2024
Government Unveils Most Significant Reforms To Employment RightsThumbnail for article : Government Unveils Most Significant Reforms To Employment Rights
Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK.   Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers' rights across the UK, tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers alike.  
10/10/2024
UK And Canada Announce Satellite CollaborationThumbnail for article : UK And Canada Announce Satellite Collaboration
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory will test a short wave infrared camera to identify objects in orbit over the South Pole as part of a space domain awareness trial.   Dstl will test a short wave infrared camera to identify objects in orbit over the South Pole as part of a space domain awareness trial.  
10/10/2024
New Warship Steel Cut Milestone Supports Thousands Of Uk Jobs
The production of HMS Formidable underway as steel is cut.  Production will sustain 2,500 jobs in Scotland and across the UK, supporting economic growth.  
10/10/2024
New Scheme To Attract Investment In Renewable Energy StorageThumbnail for article : New Scheme To Attract Investment In Renewable Energy Storage
Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects.   Government will unlock investment opportunities in vital renewable energy storage technologies to strengthen energy independence, create jobs and help make Britain a clean energy superpower new scheme will remove barriers which have prevented the building of new storage capacity for nearly 40 years, helping to create back up renewable energy.  
10/10/2024
New Unit To Boost Effectiveness Of UK Sanctions Against Russia
New unit to help businesses comply with the UK's trade sanctions to launch today.   Unit has new and enhanced powers to crack down on businesses in breach and make sure UK sanctions are effective.