News Archive
20/3/2024
Over £44 Million Paid To Help With Financial Cost Of Loss
More than £44 million has been paid to help thousands of people with the cost of a funeral via a Scottish Government benefit, according to latest figures. Funeral Support Payment provides money to help cover funeral costs and ease financial pressure for people suffering bereavement.
19/3/2024
Dounreay Power Station Faces Threat Of Strike Action
Unite the union confirmed around 450 of its members employed by Magnox Limited based at Dounreay power station are being balloted for strike action in a pay dispute. The ballot which is now open will close on 2 April.
19/3/2024
Don't Get Hot And Cross Sending Buns And Chocolate Abroad This Easter
Thinking of sending traditional British Easter treats to friends and family overseas? The international delivery expert ParcelHero shares its eggspert tips for making sure they arrive safely. The deadline for sending gifts overseas in time for Easter Sunday is rapidly approaching, cautions the international delivery expert ParcelHero.
19/3/2024
Buy Now Pay Later - Klarna Is Courting Young Shoppers With Paris Hilton And Tiktok-style Algorithms - Here's Why It's A Problem
After adding a few too many items to your online shopping cart, you head over to the payment page to check out. Alongside the usual credit card and PayPal payment fields, you see an enticing new option.
19/3/2024
The Millions Of People Not Looking For Work In The UK May Be Prioritising Education, Health And Freedom
Around one in five British people of working age (16-64) are now outside the labour market. Neither in work nor looking for work, they are officially labelled as "economically inactive".
19/3/2024
Agricultural Wages - Guide For Workers And Employers - Twenty Eighth Edition
The first edition of this Guide was produced in 1996 to help employers and workers understand the new rules resulting from the simplification of the Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order (No. 44) 1996.19/3/2024
Human Capital Stocks Estimates In The UK - 2004 To 2022
In 2022, the value of the acquired skills and knowledge, known as the human capital stock, of the working age population living in the UK was estimated at £25.5 trillion. Lifetime earnings grew between 2004 and 2020, although they declined for the first time in 2021 and failed to grow in 2022; this fall was largely owing to the ageing UK population and slower growth in the number of people obtaining advanced qualifications.
19/3/2024
Public Opinions And Social Trends, Great Britain - 28 February To 10 March 2024
The following information is for the latest survey period 28 February to 10 March 2024, based on adults in Great Britain. When asked about the important issues facing the UK today, the most commonly reported issues were; the cost of living (87%), the NHS (83%) and the economy (67%).19/3/2024
Apache North Sea Becomes Maggie's First £1 Million-plus Donor
Milestone moment in 15-year partnership between Maggie's Aberdeen and Apache North Sea helps unlock hundreds of thousands of pounds in benefits for people with cancer. A new £30,000 donation has tipped Apache North Sea's overall support for Maggie’s Aberdeen over the £1 million mark, resulting in the oil and natural gas exploration and production company becoming the charity’s largest individual benefactor.
19/3/2024
New Measures To Help Protect Poultry Industry From Bird Flu
New registration requirements for bird keepers in Great Britain - all bird keepers must register their birds and update records annually. New measures to better protect the poultry sector from future avian influenza outbreaks have been set out by the government today (19 March).
19/3/2024
If You Get Your Financial Advice On Social Media, Watch Out For Misinformation
When your parents had financial troubles or questions about planning for the future, they may have sought the help of a financial adviser, their bank, or other professional. Today, many people turn to social media.
19/3/2024
Seven Companies Across Caithness And Orkney Begin Pioneering Programme To Parachute Them Into Offshore Renewable Success
Seven businesses hailing from the north of Scotland and Orkney aiming to break into the multibillion-pound offshore renewables energy market have been selected for the first Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme in the region. The industry leading F4OR supply chain growth programme is delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, will be supported by £125,000 from West of Orkney Windfarm, and will take companies 12-18 months to complete.
19/3/2024
Government Backing For AI Businesses To Deliver Net Zero With Innovative Technologies
Government backing for UK innovators to develop AI tech to help cut emissions, accelerate renewables and boost energy efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) to continue playing a key role in cutting emissions, as 8 new projects are awarded funding.
19/3/2024
World's First Floating Wind Innovation Centre In Aberdeen By First Miniser
Scotland's First Minister, the Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf MSP (Monday, 18 March) officially opened the world's first dedicated innovation centre for floating offshore wind.
19/3/2024
New Industry-leading Report Identifies 10 Technology Innovations That Are Key To Unlocking 80% Uk Tidal Energy Cost Reduction
The Tidal Stream Technology Roadmap report, published by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, has identified 10 technology innovations that could result in an 80% cost reduction in tidal stream energy, making it lower than current nuclear energy prices - if successfully commercialised. Simon Cheeseman, Wave and Tidal Energy Sector Lead at ORE Catapult, said: "Our new report demonstrates how and where cost reduction can be achieved through technology innovation, creating significant growth in the UK tidal industry.
19/3/2024
HMRC Encourages Customers To Interact Online With Changes To Its Self Assessment, PAYE And VAT Services
Changes to helpline services will become a permanent feature after being successfully trialled. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is today announcing changes to its services as it continues encouraging customers to get the information they need and carry out their transactions online wherever possible.18/3/2024
Buying Your First Home? Here's How To Increase Your Chances Of Getting A Mortgage
Applying for a mortgage for the first time can be a daunting task. But there are several ways you can increase your chances of having your application accepted.
18/3/2024
Members Agree Digital Ambition For Highland Council - Or How To Make Cuts Without Saying So
Members of Highland Council, who met on Thursday 14 March 2024, approved a corporate Digital Ambition, which has been designed to deliver significant organisational change across Council services, recognising the current priorities within the organisation. The Strategy, which is embedded within the wider Council Delivery Plan, has been developed to focus attention and resources on areas of change which will deliver the greatest benefit to the Council.
18/3/2024
Lawyer Chooses To End His Own Life In Swiss Clinic After Long Battle With Debilitating MS
Bruce de Wart travelled to Basel in Switzerland from Scotland after telling his family of his carefully planned assisted death. A Scots solicitor has ended his own life in a Swiss clinic following a long illness.18/3/2024
