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30/6/2025
The UK has published a ten-year industrial strategy to boost key sectors of the economy - here's what the experts think
The UK government has published a ten-year strategy outlining how it aims to boost productivity and innovation across eight key sectors of the economy. From the future of AI to energy security and net zero, it's a broad and ambitious plan.30/6/2025
A Few News Stories in Brief From Highland Today
Wildfires rage across Carrbridge and Dava, with smoke spreading into Forres and Elgin—Police Scotland urges residents to keep windows and doors closed and avoid affected roads. Scottish Land & Estates issues an urgent call for volunteers—gamekeepers and estate staff with ATVs, fogging units and water tanks—to help tackle two large wildfires in Moray and the Highlands.30/6/2025
UK Universities Feeling The Pinch As Trump Cuts Hit Research Grants
Trump administration cuts have forced over 20 research projects at top UK universities to be paused or cancelled, with "stop notices" issued to Russell Group institutions. Over 20 projects at leading Russell Group universities have been hit by "stop notices" or outright funding cancellations after the Trump administration suspended or pulled US research grants.30/6/2025
Further details on welfare reforms published ahead of Second Reading
New details on the Government's welfare reforms will be published today (Monday 30 June 2025) ahead of Second Reading of the Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill on Tuesday (1 July 2025). Terms of reference for the first comprehensive review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessment in a decade to be published today.30/6/2025
Fuel margins remain high despite lower fuel prices, CMA finds
Today's monitoring report sets out the Competition and Market Authority's (CMA) observations on developments in the UK's road fuel retail market since the previous update in March 2025. Dan Turnbull, Senior Director of Markets at the CMA, said, "While there is uncertainty over how global events will impact the price of oil, our report shows fuel margins remain high compared to historic levels despite lower prices at the pump in recent months.30/6/2025
Robot dogs showcased at the Lincolnshire Show
The team's new canine ambassadors sparked chats on clean energy, local jobs and a future powered by fusion. The UK's first of a kind Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) fusion energy team wowed the crowds at the Lincolnshire Show last week with a pair of robo-dogs.
30/6/2025
Labour's disability cuts rebellion: a former government whip asks, how did Keir Starmer not see this coming?
The government has promised to make major concessions to its universal credit and personal independence payment bill after a large-scale and very public rebellion by Labour MPs threatened to derail a vote due on July 1. The Commons order paper published on June 26 revealed that 126 Labour MPs had signed an amendment opposing a second reading for the bill, which proposes restricting disability benefits to levels they find unacceptable.30/6/2025
World-first AI system to warn of NHS patient safety concerns
Pioneering AI technology will be developed to scan NHS systems to flag safety issues in real time and trigger crucial inspections earlier. Pioneering AI technology will be developed to scan NHS systems to flag safety issues in real time and trigger crucial inspections earlier.30/6/2025
Island resilience fund opens - £4.4 million targeted support for businesses
A funding package developed to support island businesses affected by ferry disruption is now ready to accept applications. Businesses from eligible sectors on South Uist, Colonsay, North Uist, Eriskay, Benbecula, Berneray, Grimsay and Arran can apply.30/6/2025
UK-US trade deal kicks into gear: immediate tariff cuts for UK auto and aerospace sectors
The UK-US trade deal has today come into force, slashing US export tariffs for the UK's automotive and aerospace sectors. Immediate benefits for UK auto and aerospace sectors as tariffs are slashed under the UK-US trade deal, protecting British jobs across the country.30/6/2025
Upgrading national grid to power AI future to be tackled at AI Energy Council
The Technology and Energy Secretaries will chair the second meeting of the AI Energy Council today. Second meeting to focus on bringing the energy grid up to speed to power the next wave of AI breakthroughs.
30/6/2025
Reforms to Building Safety Regulator to accelerate housebuilding
Reforms to the Building Safety Regulator bring new leadership, investment and process to accelerate housebuilding. New Fast Track Process to enhance the review of newbuild applications, unblock delays and boost sector confidence.30/6/2025
A new tax you may not yet have heard of starts soon may put up some prices
2025 base fees for the pEPR scheme - will this put up prices for end consumers. The 2025 pEPR fees are poised to have a noticeable impact on beer packaged in glass bottles, especially the popular 330ml format.30/6/2025
Major boost to cut agricultural pollution in England
Funding for Environment Agency farm inspections is doubling as part of a wider drive to help farmers slash agricultural pollution. Farmers are to receive more advice and support to help them meet high environmental standards with Environment Agency (EA) farm inspections increasing by around 50%.30/6/2025
New powers yield "real-world impact" in Companies House economic crime crackdown
A new report shows the agency's progress in implementing changes brought in by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. Economic crime costs the UK economy billions annually, and Companies House is leading a major transformation to combat this through new powers granted by the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.30/6/2025
20-year partnership to boost fusion skills in East Midlands
UKAEA and East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) announce a new 20-year collaboration to advance fusion energy training and skills development. The collaboration will focus on developing and delivering fusion related skills, including apprenticeships and wider vocational training programmes, to support the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) project - the UK's first prototype fusion energy power plant that will be built on the West Burton site in Nottinghamshire.30/6/2025
UK Introduces New Trade Measures to Support Steel Sector
UK steel producers are to benefit from stronger trade safeguards that better protect against surges in cheap imports. These changes will adjust how much steel countries around the world can send to the UK. This will protect British jobs while making sure the UK still has a reliable supply. The changes will reinforce the Government's commitment as part of the Plan for Change to rebuild Britain's industrial strength and reversing decades of decline. Steel producers across the UK will benefit from stronger trade measures from 1 July, as the government moves to better protect domestic industry from unforeseen surges in foreign imports as part of the Plan for Change.30/6/2025
Delivery firms to bolster rider security checks to stop illegal working
Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat commit to further strengthening security checks on delivery riders to prevent illegal working in the gig economy. Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat will strengthen verification checks on delivery riders to clamp down on illegal working, following productive talks with the government.30/6/2025
Laser Focus: DASA and Dstl funding accelerates novel laser detection tech
A novel laser detection system developed by Sentinel Photonics has evolved from a promising concept to commercial technology through DASA and Dstl support. Sentinel Photonics was founded in 2019 by former Dstl scientists who developed innovative laser detection technology.
29/6/2025
Is neoliberalism destroying our well-being?
Neoliberalism promised prosperity—but it's delivering obesity, anxiety, and inequality. Public services are failing, mental health is collapsing, and ultra-processed food dominates our lives.
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