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18/9/2023
New Resources Released To Support The Health Of Small Business' Workforce
Small and medium-sized businesses have access to new tools to enhance employee well-being at work. The resources, a video and guide, have been developed by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and the Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) to coincide with Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW) 2023 (18th-24th September 2023).
17/9/2023
What Is USB-C? A Computer Engineer Explains The One Device Connector To Rule Them All
Apple announced on Sept. 12, 2023, that it plans to adopt the USB-C connector for all four new iPhone 15 models, helping USB-C become the connector of choice of the electronics industry, nine years after its debut.
17/9/2023
How Pubs Could Get Drinkers To Swallow A Peak-time Price Rise
You may be used to paying more for a plane ticket or a train journey during peak times. But now a major British hospitality company has announced a similar approach to how much it costs to drink beer.
17/9/2023
Why China's Real Estate Crisis Should Make The Global Travel Industry Nervous
Once upon a time - in 2019 - tourists from China were among the best-traveled in the world. They collectively spent more than US$250 billion abroad - nearly twice as much as their nearest competitors, the Americans - and logged more than 150 million departures on international flights that year.17/9/2023
British Tax System In Need Of Reform
"There are few corners of the British tax system that are not in urgent need of repair." Isaac Delestre writes for Taxation. A better aligned set of tax rates across all legal forms would be a welcome development.17/9/2023
First Minister Arrives In New York Ahead Of Climate Week New York City
A call for bold, sustained action from international partners to deliver on climate pledges and support Global South nations hit hardest by climate change will be First Minister Humza Yousaf's focus as he arrives in New York today (Sunday 17 September) for Climate Week NYC. The First Minister will meet with Under2 Coalition Co-Chairs for the first time on Sunday, ahead of giving a keynote speech at the Climate Week NYC Hub on Monday.AMTE Power Thurso Shares Suspension On London Stock Exchange
Battery manufacturer AMTE Power, which has a plant in Thurso and has had its share trading temporarily suspended on the London Stock Exchange. In recent months the company has been faced with a precarious financial situation.
16/9/2023
Creating A National Care Service In Scotland - Extra Funding To Ensure Groups Are Heard
If you do not work in Social Care and perhaps even if you do you may not be aware that the National Care (Scotland) Bill is relentlessly making its way through the the complicated processes of the Scottish Parliament to become law. The control over social care will be removed from local councils and transferred to a new Scottish Government organisation.16/9/2023
Geological Disposal Facility Programme Progresses As Aerial Surveys Commence
Data from aerial, and other environmental surveys will help Nuclear Waste Services understand an area's suitability to host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) will begin marine aerial surveys in Mid and South Copeland, and Theddlethorpe once a month during daylight hours, from October to March 2024.
16/9/2023
Levelling Up From The Centre - Six Tests For A Government Serious About Reducing Regional Inequalities
A new report from the Institute for Government. A new central government approach is needed to reduce regional inequality - Central government is not set up to deliver this government's promise - or Labour's plans - to reduce regional inequality.
16/9/2023
Industry To Have Their Say On Increasing Role Of Hydrogen In Energy System
Industry and consumer groups are invited to offer views on increasing the amount of hydrogen used in the UK's gas network. Industry and consumer groups to offer views on new hydrogen technology following consultation, hydrogen blended into current gas networks could increase by up to 20% forms part of government efforts to grow the economy and support the future hydrogen market The government has, today (Friday 15 September), invited views from industry and consumer groups on increasing the amount of hydrogen used in the UK's gas network to fuel homes and businesses, in a move to help cut emissions, strengthen energy security and create new skilled jobs.
16/9/2023
Number Of Homeowners And Landlords Falling Into Mortgage Arrears Small But Increasing
UK Finance said higher rates and the cost of living were continuing to weigh on households - but said overall numbers remained low. Residential mortgage arrears have risen by 7% and buy-to-let arrears up 28% in Q2.16/9/2023
Rise Of Cash In Britain
Cash Crept Back a little..
16/9/2023
Failed Wind Auction Takes The Shine Off A Big UK Success
The government must act to stop further damage to offshore wind. The government's renewable energy policies have slashed costs and turbo-charged offshore wind capacity in the last decade, but Sophie Metcalfe says this year's auction results show the sector's future is not guaranteed Offshore wind has been held up as a flagship net zero policy success, with government price support unlocking low-cost capital, accelerating investment and encouraging rapid innovation.
16/9/2023
People Who Grow Their Own Fruit And Veg Waste Less Food And Eat More Healthily, Says Research
The rising cost of living is making it harder for people, especially those on lower incomes (who often have poorer diets), to afford to eat healthily. Despite this, households in the UK continue to waste a shocking amount of food - including around 68kg of fruit and vegetables each year.
15/9/2023
Doors Open Days 2023 - John O'Groats Mill
As part of Doors Open Days 2023 we're inviting you to come along for one last chance to see inside the Mill before works start later this year! It's this Saturday 16th September & we'll be running tours on the hour at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. No need to book.
15/9/2023
SSE Renewables Powers Change With £10.4 Million Donation To UK And Ireland Communities Including 38 Caithness Groups
SSE Renewables has donated over £10 million to community groups across the UK and Ireland in the last year. The multi-million-pound contribution by SSE Renewables to community groups and organisations across Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and England is revealed in the company's annual Community Investment Review for 2022/23, which is published today.
15/9/2023
Local Government's Largest Union Unison Has Rejected Cosla's Revised Pay Offer, And Say School Strikes Will Still Go Ahead
UNISON Scotland's local government committee met this morning (Thursday) and have voted unanimously to reject Cosla's revised offer outright, which was sent to the union in the evening evening on Wednesday. The union say that unless a significantly improved offer is received by 5pm on Wednesday (September 20th), schools strikes planned for September 26th 27th and 28th will go ahead.15/9/2023
5,436,600 Scots And Counting...
The Fraser of Allender Institute looks at the census data. The first results of the Scottish Census which took place in March 2022 have been released on Thursday 14 September 2023, which show that the Scottish population has increased by 2.7% since the last Census in 2011.15/9/2023
Christmas Shopping Starts Earlier Every Year - Here's Why, And How To Shop Smart
Yes it is 100 Days Until Christmas. Schools have only just gone back and, in many parts of the UK, warm temperatures are still on the forecast - Yet British retailers are already looking ahead to Christmas, previewing products and launching advent calendars and seasonal drinks.
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