News Archive
16/4/2025
Temporary duties imposed on engine oils and hydraulic fluids
The Government has accepted the TRA's recommendation to impose provisional duties on imports of engine oils and hydraulic fluids from Lithuania and the UAE. The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has today (16/04/2025) accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)'s recommendation to impose provisional anti-dumping duties on imports of engine oils and hydraulic fluids from Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following evidence of dumping that has caused injury to UK industry. These measures will be in effect for a period of up to six months.16/4/2025
World Trade Organization says global trade could slide this year because of Trump's tariff policies
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has stated that the volume of global trade in goods is expected to decrease by 0.2% this year. This decline is attributed to U.S.15/4/2025
A sustainable solution for Sellafield's surplus trains
A redundant Sellafield train has returned to the firm that rebuilt it 28 years ago. Sellafield's hardworking locomotives star in the latest series of Great British Railway Journeys on BBC2, giving viewers a rare glimpse at one of the largest internal rail networks in the country.
15/4/2025
Clean energy projects prioritised for grid connections
Ofgem is expected to confirm the National Energy System Operator's ambitious new plan to reform grid connections and unlock billions of investment. Grid connections for businesses that will deliver clean energy prioritised, driving growth to put more money in working people's pockets.
15/4/2025
First Minister John Swinney has announced he will bring forward the Scottish Government's legislative programme
Could you guess there is an election coming next May. First Minister John Swinney has announced he will bring forward the Scottish Government's legislative programme to ensure the country is as prepared as possible to secure its future in the face of the uncertainty facing the global economy.15/4/2025
Florin-Petrica Bodale, who was a sole trader operating as a building contractor, exaggerated his turnover to obtain the maximum Bounce Back Loan
Florin-Petrica Bodale was a building contractor and sole trader, operating in Harrow. He claimed his business had a turnover of more than £200,000 to claim the maximum Covid Bounce Back loan.15/4/2025
UK sends multi-million pound military equipment loan to Ukraine
The UK makes second £752 million payment to Ukraine through the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme. A £752 million payment has today (14 April) been sent to Ukraine through the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme.15/4/2025
Sussex cafe owner took £150,000 in Covid funds for dormant companies
He also attempted to strike-off one of the companies to avoid repaying the loan. Mehmet Akyuz fraudulently applied for three Bounce Back Loans for his organic food shop and cafe and leather import business.15/4/2025
Understanding the UK economy
The Office for National Statistics has produce a page today setting out a variety of the numbers to help with navigating the complexities of the UK economy It is neatly laid out allowing you to choose he areas that most interest you. This tool presents data from our most recent releases in the main areas that contribute to economic activity.15/4/2025
Now is the time to generate growth together with India
£400m of trade and investment wins from UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue set to boost the British economy. £400m of trade and investment wins set to boost the British economy and deliver economic growth and security for working people.15/4/2025
Labour market overview, UK - April 2025
Estimates for payrolled employees in the UK decreased by 8,000 (0.0%) between January and February 2025 but rose by 35,000 (0.1%) between February 2024 and February 2025. Payrolled employees fell by 21,000 (0.1%) over the quarter but rose by 50,000 (0.2%) over the year, when looking at December 2024 to February 2025.
15/4/2025
Average weekly earnings in Great Britain - April 2025
The following information is for the period from December 2024 to February 2025. For this release we have implemented revisions, on an exceptional basis, back to October 2020 to allow for late and updated returns we received from one business to be included and improve the quality of the estimates.
15/4/2025
New Achmelvich Beach Car Park And Public Toilets Now Open
Ahead of Easter, the new Achmelvich beach car park and public amenities are now open. Achmelvich beach facilities have undergone a remarkable £1.1m upgrade and transformation of facilities that include an extensive 70 space car park, designated blue badge spaces, new toilet facilities with an accessible toilet, baby changing facility and two outdoor cold-water showers, cycle rack, recycling bins and new signage and interpretation.
15/4/2025
Government secures raw materials to save British Steel
The Government has secured raw materials needed to save British Steel. The Business Secretary pushes ahead with efforts to safeguard British Steel.14/4/2025
More than just chips: Chinese threats and Trump tariffs could disrupt lots of Made in Taiwan imports − disappointing US builders, cyclists and golfers alike
What would the United States stand to lose economically if its current access to the Taiwanese market were upended or totally restricted? This seemingly theoretical question about the longtime U.S. trading partner has taken on more relevance in the past several weeks.14/4/2025
Council's In-house Bus Service expands into Caithness
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that from Monday 21 April it's in-house bus team will be delivering the 918 Wick to Berriedale service. This is the first venture for the in-house bus company outside of the Inverness area since the successful introduction and launch of Highland Council Buses.
14/4/2025
Insolvency Service disqualified more than 1,000 directors in 2024-25 With more to come with ongoing enquiries
The latest statistics for Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes also outline Covid loan abuse and bankruptcy restriction orders. More than 1,000 directors disqualified following Insolvency Service investigations.14/4/2025
Argyll seafood firm expands - A history of rising energy costs made things difficult
Loch Fyne company Otter Ferry Seafish Limited to increase production, safeguard the workforce and create new jobs. A £350,000 expansion project at a seafood company in Argyll will increase production, safeguard the workforce and create new jobs.14/4/2025
The closure of radio teleswitching explained
The Radio Teleswitching Service (RTS) is due to end on Monday 30 June 2025. If your electricity meter uses RTS, it must be replaced.14/4/2025
