News Archive
10/9/2024
How Does The UK State Pension Compare To The Rest Of Europe?
A few politicians are now claiming on the Winter Heating allowance that UK pensioners have had big pension rises and that is why the Labour government can takeback the allowance. However UK pensions still trail far behind many European countries.
10/9/2024
Boosting Scotland's Planning System
Specialist expertise will be utilised to help boost development and green energy opportunities in Scotland. The Planning Hub will support planning authorities to improve their resourcing, skills and capacity to deliver planning determinations promptly.10/9/2024
Government Action To Tackle The Greatest Employment Challenge For A Generation
Spiralling economic inactivity to be addressed as new Labour Market Advisory Board launched to advise Government on getting Britain working again. Hundreds of thousands more people out of work due to long-term sickness since the pandemic.10/9/2024
The Bank Of England Needs Reform - Richard Murphy
The Bank of England, and most especially its Monetary Policy Committee, have imposed misery on the UK over the past couple of years for absolutely no reason. If ever there was a reason for the Bank to be independent of the government, it has long gone.
10/9/2024
Revenue And Reform What Tax Changes Could - And Should - We See In Autumn Budget 2024?
Ahead of Autumn Budget 2024, this report explores some of the tax policy choices that may face the new Chancellor, and sets out what reforms could best raise revenue while also improving the design of the tax system. There are many good reasons to expect a range of tax policy changes at this Budget.
10/9/2024
The Best UK Towns And Cities For Job Opportunities
o discover which locations in the UK have the best job opportunities, Ciphr ranked 100 of the most populous towns and cities in the country based on factors like average salary, wage growth, employment rate growth, unemployment rate, job listings, and the number of businesses. House prices and rental costs were also included in the analysis to reflect the city's affordability and cost of living, as were life satisfaction and happiness scores (from the Office for National Statistics) to show the population's general level of wellbeing.10/9/2024
Point Elderly People To - Benefits And Financial Support If You're On A Low Income
Although the winter Heating Allowance may be cancelled in the parliament today Scottish Government has already said it will follow the same path) there are still several places to check for anyone on a low income for more help. Forms and be long and seem complicated or daunting but with a little effort you can get through them.10/9/2024
Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd - Sale 9 September 2024
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd., (September 9th) sold 3,075 ewe lambs and gimmers at the Highland Mule Breeders Association annual sale. Highland Mule gimmers (671) averaged £223.08 and sold to £265 gross from Ballindalloch Home Farm.10/9/2024
Average Weekly Earnings In Great Britain - September 2024
Annual growth in employees' average regular earnings (excluding bonuses) was 5.1%; growth was last lower than this in April to June 2022, when it was 4.7%. Annual growth in total earnings (including bonuses) was 4.0%; this total growth rate is affected by the NHS and civil service one-off payments made in June and July 2023.
10/9/2024
TV Loses Its Crown As Main Source For News
Television is no longer the single main source of news for UK adults, as Ofcom research shows online sites and apps are now as popular as TV news for the first time. TV has been considered the leading source of UK news since the 1960s, when widespread set ownership saw it overtake radio and newspapers.
10/9/2024
Vacancies And Jobs In The UK - September 2024
The estimated number of vacancies in the UK in June to August 2024 was 857,000, a decrease of 42,000 or 4.7% from March to May 2024. Vacancy numbers decreased on the quarter for the 26th consecutive period in June to August 2024, with vacancies decreasing in all 18 industry sectors.
10/9/2024
The Winter Heating Allowance Is The Least Of It - As Much Worse Will Hit Everyone With Price Hikes In October And January 2025
Unit prices for gas will increase by 14% in October 2024 and electricity by 10%. Standing charges will increase very slightly.10/9/2024
PwC Plans To Track Employees' Working Locations In Hybrid Crackdown - But Is This The Best Approach?
With more firms looking to tighten their office attendance rules, People Management asks experts if this strategy will work in practice. Professional services giant PwC has informed its staff that it will begin tracking their working locations amid a change to its hybrid working policy that places greater emphasis on in-person work.10/9/2024
Earnings And Employment From Pay As You Earn Real Time Information UK - September 2024
Early estimates for August 2024 indicate that the number of payrolled employees rose by 0.4% compared with August 2023, a rise of 122,000 employees. This annual increase was largest in the health and social work sector, a rise of 139,000 employees.
9/9/2024
Low Pay Britain 2024 - Examining The Government's Proposed Employment Reforms
The Government is planning the largest set of workplace reforms in a generation, with plans to overhaul multiple areas of employment policy. These have the potential to make real inroads in the problem of insecurity at work, and would particularly benefit low-paid workers, who bear the brunt of labour market insecurity.
9/9/2024
Supporting The Move To Electric Vehicles - Pan-defence Collaboration, Trials Of Hydrogen Fuelled Charging Facilities
In a pan-Defence collaboration, trials of hydrogen fuelled charging facilities to power the electric vehicle fleet have concluded. This marks a significant step forward in the use of sustainable energy sources in Defence.
9/9/2024
Which Rural Area Will Take The UKs Nuclear Waste?
A repeating tone - blip, blip, blip - is the audible reminder that we are in one of the most hazardous nuclear sites in the world: Sellafield. That sound - pulsing from speakers inside the cavernous fuel-handling plant - is a signal that everything is functioning as it should.9/9/2024
Fixed Mortgage Rates Fall Across The Spectrum
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals fixed mortgage rates have fallen across the spectrum and the average shelf-life of a mortgage rose month-on-month. Average mortgage rates on the overall two- and five-year fixed rate deals fell month-on-month by 0.21% and 0.18% respectively.9/9/2024
Making Employment Rights Work - A Five Point Plan For Effective Enforcement Of Employment Rights In The UK
Workers' rights are set for a significant upgrade. The new government was elected on a platform that included making the minimum wage a living wage, basic individual rights from day one and expanded family-friendly working.
9/9/2024
