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Police to crush vehicles used antisocially in 48 hours

Consultation launched on fast-tracking disposal of vehicles seized for antisocial behaviour.   Communities blighted by off-road biking in public parks and intimidating street racing are set to benefit from new police powers to crack down on antisocial behaviour and deliver safer streets through the Plan for Change.  

Communities face growing expectation gap

Mounting pressures from inflation, increasing costs and demand are exceeding the Scottish Government's additional investment in Scotland's councils.   In 2025/26 councils received over £15 billion in government funding, with more money set to be raised from council tax and charges for some services.  

Millions in the UK are one pay day from disaster

The UK is a country of massive wealth inequality, with all the stress landing on those the wealthy think to be the undeserving poor, which is most of us..  

Highland Council's Waste Services team supports food bank donation

Last week, representatives from The Highland Council's Waste Services Team joined The Highland Food Bank Team in Inverness for the delivery of £500 worth of food and essential items which was kindly donated by Jett Distribution.   Jett Distribution have been contracted by the Council to deliver wheeled bins as part of the Waste and Recycling Service Change programme and are wheeled bin distribution specialists within the UK and Germany.  

Helping Ukrainian communities thrive - Funding to support local authorities and the third sector

A funding package to support Ukrainian communities and culture in Scotland to flourish has been announced by Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart.   Funding of over £600,000 will support third sector organisations working to support displaced Ukrainians.  

New agreement to strengthen Scottish and Ukrainian business ties

Angus Robertson has welcomed a new agreement which will strengthen business links between Scotland and Ukraine and support the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine.   A Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine commits the two governments to strengthening trade and investment links through information exchange and practical support for businesses working in both countries.  

£30M Boost for English Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration

Thousands of farmers will get a payment boost for restoring habitats and protecting landscapes.   Thousands of farmers will benefit from a £30 million boost to payments received for nature-friendly farming practices under the Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) scheme.  

Retail sales, Great Britain - April 2025

Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have risen by 1.2% in April 2025.  This follows a rise of 0.1% in March 2025 (revised down from a rise of 0.4% in our last bulletin).  

PRICE SHOCK: How Can People Afford These Prices In Some Parts Of The United States?

In this video we go over the average cost of food for American people.   Then we move on to see some of the high prices Americans are facing at grocery stores all over the United States..  

Govt costs pushes food inflation higher - 2.8%

Shop price deflation was unchanged at 0.1% year on year in May, against a decline of 0.1% in April.  This is above the 3-month average of -0.2%.