News Archive
9/10/2024
UK Sanctions Russian Troops Deploying Chemical Weapons On The Battlefield
Russian troops involved in the abhorrent use of inhumane chemical weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine have been targeted by new UK sanctions. Russia's Radiological Chemical and Biological Defence (CBR) troops and their commander have been sanctioned for the deployment of barbaric chemical weapons in Ukraine.9/10/2024
Delivering Better Outcomes For Our Future Pensioners
Minister for Pensions Emma Reynolds addressed an audience at the ABI ‘Pension Investment: Where Next?' event on Thursday 3 October. Thank you for that kind introduction, and good morning everybody.
9/10/2024
Search Begins For Next Generation Of Cyber Security Talent
Young people across the country are being called upon to put their cyber skills to the test in the new UK Cyber Team Competition, offering them the chance to represent the UK on the world stage and kickstart a career in cyber security. New search opens for 18-to 25-year-olds to represent the UK Cyber Team in global competitions, Young people will get hands-on experience, training, and mentorship to launch careers in cyber security.
9/10/2024
Scottish Parliament Votes For Action On Winter Fuel Payment
The UK Government's decision to introduce means testing for the Winter Fuel Payment must be reversed, according to MSPs. Following a debate as part of Challenge Poverty Week, the Scottish Parliament voted in favour of a motion that the UK Government reverse its decision to restrict entitlement to the benefit.9/10/2024
We Need To Tell Our Story - Richard Murphy
I've been accused of repeating myself on this YouTube channel. And that's true.
8/10/2024
Dingwall And Highland Marts Ltd - Ram Sales 4 October 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October 4th) sold 180 rams at its Annual Show and Sale of Blackface Rams kindly sponsored by HBS Ring Limited and PK Nutrition ably judged by Miss S Tinney, Glenavon Estate. The Overall Champion was a shearling from A & J, Nairn, Clashnoir realising £1,200.
8/10/2024
Pension Credit Claims Help More Than The Recipients - They Help Local Businesses With Increased Spending Locally
On the face of it Pension Credit and the other allowances that may open up help the individuals or couples. But let us take another look at it.8/10/2024
Scottish Aquaculture Industry Gears Up For Aqua Nor 2025
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will return to Norway to host the Scottish Pavilion at Aqua Nor 2025. The Scottish aquaculture supply chain is invited to register their interest to exhibit as part of the pavilion or join the wider Scottish delegation.
8/10/2024
Dingwall And Highland Marts Ltd - Sheep Sale 4 October 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October 4th) sold 2,502 store sheep at their sale of Blackface and Cross ewes, gimmers, and ewe lambs. Ewe Lambs (96) sold to £260 for a pen of Blackfaces from Mill of Towie, Keith.8/10/2024
The State Of Economic Debate - Richard Murphy - Entering The Alice In Wonderland World Of UK Debt Fantasy
Alice - "Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?". "That depends a good deal on where you want to get to." Alice: "If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense.
8/10/2024
The Institute For Fiscal Studies' Proposed Reform Of Capital Gains Is A Long Way From The Reforms We Need - Richard Murphy
The Institute for Fiscal Studies issued a new report on the reform of capital gains tax yesterday, some parts of which are welcome. Firstly, they suggested that the reform of capital gains tax is important whether or not it raises additional revenue because the existing system is unfair in itself.8/10/2024
Government Surpluses Don't Create Cash Piles Waiting To Be Spent - Richard Murphy
The idea that government surpluses are good because they create piles of cash waiting to be spent in the event of a national emergency is absurd. All money paid in tax is cancelled on receipt by the government.
8/10/2024
Reeves opts to not raise tax on pension contributions in October budget - The Guardian
The Guardian newspaper reports (7 October 2024) that Rachel Reeves may not move to reduce tax reliefs on pension contributions. Rachel Reeves has decided not to raise tax on pensions contributions in this month's budget, after public sector unions warned that doing so would hurt their members.8/10/2024
Half A Billion-pound Investment In Electric Buses Secured Ahead Of International Investment Summit
Communities across the country will benefit from brand new, state-of-the-art green buses. £500 million investment announced to deliver 1,200 UK-made zero emission buses, ensuring greener and better journeys for passengers.
8/10/2024
Game-changing Tech To Reach The Public Faster As Dedicated New Unit Launched To Curb Red Tape
Science Secretary launches new Regulatory Innovation Office today to speed up public access to new technologies. Regulatory Innovation Office to reduce the burden of red tape and speed up access to new technologies that improve our daily lives - from AI in healthcare to emergency delivery drones.
8/10/2024
The AI Compute Connection - Canada And The UK Strengthen Ties
The SIN Canada team organized a mission to the UK to deepen collaboration in the field of AI compute and gain insights into the UK's supercomputing landscape. The race for supercomputing power is heating up globally, with nations recognizing its pivotal role in training the next generation of AI models.8/10/2024
42.5% Of Fraud Attempts Are Now Ai-driven - Financial Institutions Rushing To Strengthen Defences
As cybercriminals increasingly turn to artificial intelligence to execute complex fraud schemes, the financial sector finds itself in a high-stakes battle to protect its customers and assets. New data from the 2024 report Battle Against AI-Driven Identity Fraud by Signicat reveals that AI-driven fraud now constitutes 42.5% of all detected fraud attempts in the financial and payments sector, marking a critical turning point for cybersecurity in the financial industry.8/10/2024
Sudden Withdrawal Of Bus Services In Caithness
Aarons of Wick Ltd informed The Highland Council at lunchtime on Friday 4 October that with immediate effect they were unable to continue to operate any school or public service journeys which require a full-size bus. The Council has sourced replacement services from Dunnetts Transport for the Reay - Thurso and Bower – Castletown – Thurso services.8/10/2024
Population Estimates For The UK, England, Wales, Scotland And Northern Ireland: Mid-2023
The UK population at mid-year 2023 was estimated to be 68.3 million, an increase of 1.0% since mid-2022. The population grew faster in England and in Wales (both 1.0%) than in Scotland (0.8%) or Northern Ireland (0.5%).
7/10/2024
