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29/6/2023
New Investment In Peat In Fight Against Climate Change
On 29 June 2023, the government announced new investment and actions to improve lowland peat and reduce carbon emissions. New action to reduce peat carbon emissions, improve resilience to drought and support farmers following recommendations from the Chair of the Lowland Agricultural Peat Task Force.29/6/2023
New Service For Accessing Government Support To Save Taxpayer Over £200 Million
A brand-new UK-wide digital service for organisations applying for government grants could save up to £270 million through efficiencies and fraud prevention. New Find a Grant service could save up to £270 million through increased efficiency and preventing fraud.29/6/2023
Council Tax Reduction Supports Over 450,000 Households
Scotland's Chief Statistician today released the latest annual Council Tax Reduction statistics. In March 2023, Scotland’s Council Tax Reduction scheme supported 454,350 households (compared to 462,670 in March 2022) and the total weekly income forgone by local authorities was £7.364 million (compared to £6.829 million in March 2022).28/6/2023
Single Mothers Face Quarter Of A Million Pound Shortfall In Pension Wealth
• Single mothers average £29,000 of total assets, versus £275,000 for a couple with children. • This group is amongst the hardest hit by rising living costs, with 28% now cutting back on essentials.28/6/2023
Studies To Assess Potential Site Suitability For Geological Disposal Facility Underway
NWS to evaluate potential sites for suitability to host a Geological Disposal Facility safely and securely. Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) has begun a wide range of studies to evaluate sites that could be suitable to host a GDF.
28/6/2023
Pension Savers Risk Retiring With £15,000 Less, As Economic Storm Brews
• New study reveals four out of five adults (81%) are concerned about making ends meet due to rising cost of living. • Three-quarters (76%) say they need to take action to cope with the financial pressures.28/6/2023
Dr John Campbell On Government Party Time
Dr John Campbell who gave free advice over the past 3 years now turns his attention to The Parties attended by those working in government. Many thousands have already made comments to agree with his comments.
28/6/2023
Britain Needs Better Taxes, Rather Than Just Higher Ones, To Boost Fairness And Economic Growth
Britain needs to move away from its simplistic and pernicious cycle of promising tax cuts while delivering tax rises, and towards reforming and improving our tax system so that it supports, rather than hinders, economic growth, according to major new research published today (Wednesday 28 June 2023). Tax planning - the 39th report of The Economy 2030 Inquiry, funded by the Nuffield Foundation.
28/6/2023
Hydrographic Survey Data Uncovers Preserved Glacial Landscape
The waters between Ireland and the UK were once covered by a huge ice sheet comparable in size to the glaciers found today in Antarctica. The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has supported a greater understanding of the Irish Sea's geological history, after analysing seabed mapping data collected under the Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP) to support safe navigation in waters between Ireland and North Wales.
28/6/2023
DASA Competition Seeks Affordable And Adaptable Unmanned Air Systems Autonomy
Eyes in the sky: this competition seeks novel low cost and adaptable autonomous air systems to give the UK an advantage. Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has launched a new Themed Competition: Affordable and Adaptable Unmanned Air Systems Autonomy.
28/6/2023
What Market Conditions In 2023 Could Mean For Your Pension Investments
Scottish Widows looks at the outlook for investments affecting pensions. It's normal for the value of your pension to go up and down over the short term.
28/6/2023
Boost For Logistics Sector As Government And Industry Collaborate To Increase Recruitment
Funding to raise the profile of logistics in schools and colleges will encourage talented young people to pursue a career in the sector. Young people are being encouraged to take up careers in the logistics sector in the next phase of a campaign, backed by £300,000 of government funding, supporting the sector to thrive and grow the economy.
28/6/2023
UK Export Finance Backs British Exporters With £6.5 Billion
New figures unveiled as part of the Export Credit Agency's Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23. UK Export Finance has provided £6.5 billion to help UK companies, particularly small and medium-sized businesses.
28/6/2023
Ardersier Port joins the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) consortium
Haventus, the owner of Ardersier Port, has joined the growing list of Green Freeport consortium members that includes the Port of Cromarty Firth, Port of Inverness, Global Energy Group, The Highland Council, the University of the Highlands and Islands, Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd and Inverness Chamber of Commerce. Haventus has begun the redevelopment of the 450-acre Ardersier Port site, transforming the former McDermott Yard into a leading energy transition facility.
28/6/2023
Mortgage Prisoners Trapped In Expensive Deals
The House of Commons has published an overview of how many mortgage-holders became trapped in expensive deals, and of efforts made to help resolve the situation. Who are mortgage prisoners? Although definitions vary, generally speaking "mortgage prisoners" are people who are unable to switch mortgages to a better deal, even if they are up to date with their payments.28/6/2023
Is Your Business Ready To Deal With Flexible Working Requests From Employees
Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2022-23 has passed through all its stages and employers may soon begin to have requests from staff in certain circumstances. Employees will have the right to request flexible working from day one of their employment.
27/6/2023
Record Numbers Looking To Kickstart New Careers In Cyber
Over 3,600 people are looking to embark on a new career in cyber this year through applications to the government's Upskill in Cyber programme. programme supports the Prime Minister’s priority of growing the economy by creating better-paid jobs.
27/6/2023
Inspiring The Next Generation Of Scottish Entrepreneurs
A ten-year plan to help create world-class entrepreneurial campuses at 45 universities and colleges across Scotland has been launched by the First Minister during a visit to a technology campus in Brussels aiming to support digital transformation. Strengthening global networks and supporting more university start up businesses is among a raft of actions in The Entrepreneurial Campus plan - aimed at inspiring entrepreneurial thinking and improving enterprise skills.27/6/2023
Warning Of Invasive Pink Salmon Threat To Uk Fisheries
Public urged to report sightings of invasive Pacific pink salmon in UK waters. The Environment Agency has urged anglers to report catches or sightings of invasive Pacific pink salmon, which are expected to appear in UK waters this year.
27/6/2023
Is The Price Of Alcohol Going Up In UK? - Definitely Yes
As announced at Spring Budget 2023, the government will increase the duty rates under the revised duty structure for alcohol products being introduced from 1 August 2023 in line with the Retail Price Index ( RPI ). This includes all alcoholic products produced in, or imported into, the UK.Our Social Media
