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13/9/2023
GDP Monthly Estimate UK - July 2023Thumbnail for article : GDP Monthly Estimate UK - July 2023
There are no revisions to previously published data in this monthly release because of the regular National Accounts revision policy.  We will see the data revisions from our pre-announced changes highlighted in our Impact of Blue Book 2023 article in the Quarterly National Accounts release (to be published on 29 September), and also in the next monthly GDP release (published on 12 October).  
13/9/2023
Sad Excess Deaths - Dr John CampbellThumbnail for article : Sad Excess Deaths - Dr John Campbell
Richer countries ongoing excess deaths Our world in data, excess mortality.   To pick up the links below go to the video https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/ex...  
13/9/2023
Access To Mental Health Services In Scotland Slow And ComplicatedThumbnail for article : Access To Mental Health Services In Scotland Slow And Complicated
Accessing adult mental health services in Scotland remains slow and complicated for many people.  In particular, ethnic minority groups, people living in rural areas and those in poverty all face additional barriers.  
13/9/2023
Construction Output In Great Britain - July 2023
Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.5% in volume terms in July 2023; this follows a 1.6% increase in June 2023, with the monthly value in level terms in July 2023 at £15,546 million.   The decrease in monthly output came solely from a 1.3% decrease in repair and maintenance, with new work increasing 0.1% on the month.  
13/9/2023
Diversity And Inclusion Of The Scottish Government Workforce
The latest Scottish Government Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Information statistics have been updated today by Scotland's Chief Statistician.  These statistics are based on data available as at 31 December 2022 and cover the diversity of Scottish Government permanent staff in core directorates, some agencies and some non-ministerial departments and the experiences of different demographic groups.  
13/9/2023
Mental Health Service In Scotland - The Lived Experience - A Short VideoThumbnail for article : Mental Health Service In Scotland - The Lived Experience - A Short Video
Adult mental health lived experience video transcript.   [As two people sit down on a bench the following words appear on screen: As part of our audit, we spoke to people with experience of adult mental health services.  
13/9/2023
More Affordable Homes Built In Scotland But The Shortage Is Still Acute
Research by Solace, the organisation that represents Scottish council chief executives, estimates that at least 125,000 more homes are required to meet the current demand of 243,603 currently on the waiting list.   The target of 110,000 homes by the Scottish Government by 2032 will not even meet half the need.  
13/9/2023
Scottish Government Workforce Statistics June 2023
The latest quarterly Scottish Government Workforce Information statistics have been published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician.  These statistics cover the numbers of workers, staff sickness rates, and the diversity of staff up to the most recent quarter ending June 2023.  
13/9/2023
£45.7 Million For Businesses To Cut Emissions And Boost Home-grown EnergyThumbnail for article : £45.7 Million For Businesses To Cut Emissions And Boost Home-grown Energy
New government-backed projects will clean up industrial processes and reduce business energy costs.   New government-backed projects will clean up industrial processes and reduce business energy costs.  
13/9/2023
Dingwall And Highland Marts Ltd - Fort William - Sale 13 September 2023
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (September 13th) sold 376 spring born calves and store cattle.   Bullocks (198) averaged 301.4p (+19.2p) and sold 400.0p per kg for 180kg Charolais cross from Dunlichity, Farr and £1120 gross for a 450kg Limousin cross from Luriginish Farm, Appin.  
13/9/2023
Bristol Set To Host UKs Most Powerful Supercomputer To Turbocharge Ai InnovationThumbnail for article : Bristol Set To Host UKs Most Powerful Supercomputer To Turbocharge Ai Innovation
A new supercomputer set is to be built in Bristol, in a move to drive pioneering AI research and innovation in the UK.   UK AI Research Resource dubbed Isambard-AI will be one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers.  
13/9/2023
Plan To Boost British Produce On Back British Farming DayThumbnail for article : Plan To Boost British Produce On Back British Farming Day
Government backs calls to help customers buy British when they shop online.   Food and Farming Secretary Therèse Coffey has today provided a boost to British farmers with a package of measures to help people "buy British" and provide farmers with the cashflow they need to invest in their businesses.  
13/9/2023
Quarterly Housing Statistics To End June 2023 Show That Many Will Remain Homeless For Years To Come
There were 23,346 all-sector new build homes completed in Scotland in the year to end June 2023, according to quarterly statistics on housebuilding and affordable housing supply published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician.   This is an increase of 7% (1,481 homes) on the 21,865 completions in the previous year, and the highest annual figure to end June since 2008.  
13/9/2023
Government Delivers Over One Billion Pounds Of Support To Over 100,000 Small Firms
Over one billion pounds has now been delivered to scale up small businesses through the government backed Start Up Loan scheme.   Over one billion pounds has now been delivered to scale up small businesses through the government backed Start Up Loan scheme.  
13/9/2023
UK Space Sector Has Sights Set On Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning ProfessionalsThumbnail for article : UK Space Sector Has Sights Set On Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning Professionals
New recruits with skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are in high demand to harness the benefits of emerging technologies in the UK space sector, according to a new survey.   The latest research into space skills across businesses, government and academia shows that nearly all space organisations experience some skills-related issues (95%), well over a third (37%) are missing expertise in software and data analysis, and nearly a quarter (21%) are expressing the need for AI and machine learning specifically, higher than any other technical area.  
13/9/2023
25,000 People To Be Helped Into Work As Government Ramps Up Roll-out Of Flagship Universal Support Scheme
Up to 25,000 people will benefit from new employment support starting today as part of the Government's flagship Universal Support programme.   New support starting today will help 25,000 out of work long-term sick and disabled people who face barriers to employment.  
13/9/2023
Get The Message - Smishing Reminder For Students As The Academic Year BeginsThumbnail for article : Get The Message - Smishing Reminder For Students As The Academic Year Begins
The Student Loans Company (SLC) is urging students to be aware of fraud and smishing scams as the new academic year starts.   The Student Loans Company (SLC) has issued a smishing reminder to students as the academic year gets underway.  
12/9/2023
Highland Skills Challenge Fund - An Opportunity For Businesses To Develop Their Green Skills
The Highland Council, with support from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, is inviting Highland businesses to apply for funding to support the costs of green skills training for their workforce.   Cllr Ken Gowans, Chair of the Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee explained: "This Challenge Fund has been set up to support Highland businesses who wish to invest in their workforce and develop their green skills.  
12/9/2023
Urgency Needed To Create Capacity In Scotland's Electricity InfrastructureThumbnail for article : Urgency Needed To Create Capacity In Scotland's Electricity Infrastructure
Scotland's electricity infrastructure urgently needs more capacity if national net zero targets are to be met.  That is the view of a Holyrood Committee in a new report published today.  
12/9/2023
Vacancies And Jobs In The UK - September 2023Thumbnail for article : Vacancies And Jobs In The UK - September 2023
The number of vacancies in June to August 2023 was 989,000, a decrease of 64,000 from March to May 2023.   Vacancy numbers fell on the quarter for the 14th consecutive period in June to August 2023, down by 6.0% from March to May 2023 with vacancies falling in 13 of the 18 industry sectors.