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TRA Recommends New Measures To Protect UK Excavator Industry = Another Tarif

A new anti-dumping measure ranging from 33.03% to 83.5% could benefit UK excavator producers by up to £3.4 million per year, the TRA has found.   The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has proposed that a new anti-dumping measure of up to 83.5% be applied to imports of excavators from China to the UK.  

Public Urged To Get Flu Vaccine As Hospitalisation Rates Rise Steeply

Flu positivity jumps to 17.1% as vaccine take-up rates lag behind levels needed to protect the NHS and levels of norovirus highest in a decade for the time of year.   The government's medical experts are calling on eligible groups to ensure they book their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations before the deadline on 19 December.  

Patients, the NHS and the Life Sciences sector set to benefit from new clinical trials framework being laid in parliament today

The amended regulatory framework will speed up trial approvals and encourage innovation in trial design without compromising patient safety.   New legislation is being laid in Parliament today that will address the research sector's need for a more efficient, streamlined and adaptable regulatory framework for clinical trials.  

Thousands Of New Prison Places To Be Built To Keep Streets Safe

Fourteen thousand new prison places, with a target to open by 2031, form part of a 10-year Prison Capacity Strategy to make sure we always have the spaces needed to keep the public safe.   £2.3 billion towards prison builds over the next two years, with a target to open up 14,000 places by 2031.  

Unleashing Start-up Talent - Women Entrepreneurs A Key Focus For Investment

A package of measures to help entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses will be delivered next year with funding in the draft Scottish Budget 2025/26.   As part of £15 million investment, at least £4 million will be invested to expand the number of women entrepreneurs by providing tailored support at the earliest stages of business creation.  

£150 Million For Offshore Wind

Record funding of £150 million capital investment from the Scottish Government will support the growth of the offshore wind sector and support thousands of well-paid, green jobs across Scotland over the next decade.   Overall strategic investment of up to £500 million over five years is expected to boost private investment in the sector by up to £1.5 billion and unlock opportunities for growth in a variety of industries in key areas from ports, manufacturing and assembly work to major supply chain opportunities.  

Get Your Child Benefit Claim Wrapped Up For Baby's First Christmas

New parents who claim Child Benefit online could get paid before Christmas.   More than one million parents have claimed online or via the HMRC app since new digital service launched.  

Rural Boost - Government Injects Nearly £350 Million Into Farming In Boost To Britain's Food Security - Applies to England

Government injects £343 million of funding into the rural economy last week, benefiting more than 31,000 farmers.   The Government has today confirmed it has injected more than £343 million into the rural economy in the first week of December, benefiting more than 31,000 farmers.  

Targeted Support Could Help Mitigate Consequences Of State Pension Age Increases For Many On Low Incomes

A report suggests targeted support in means-tested benefits could ease impacts of a higher state pension age on vulnerable groups.   The state pension age will increase again from 66 to 67 between 2026 and 2028.  

Delgocitinib Approved To Treat Adult Patients With Moderate To Severe Chronic Hand Eczema

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has approved the medicine delgocitinib (Anzupgo) to treat moderate to severe chronic hand eczema in adults when topical corticosteroids are inadequate or inappropriate.   Chronic hand eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that causes symptoms such as itching and pain.