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14/5/2023
Weekly Update - Another Rate Rise And What Is Going On With The Fiscal Framework Review?
Weekly Update from the Fraser of Allender Institute director Mairi Spowage. The big economic news this week was undoubtedly the 12th consecutive rate rise from the Bank of England.
14/5/2023
A Royal Navy Amphibious Task Force Has Arrived In Stockholm After Defending Sweden's Complex Coastline From A Mock Invasion
Amphibious flagship, HMS Albion, led the Littoral Response Group (North) (LRG) into the Baltic Sea for Exercise Aurora - the largest Swedish national defence exercise in more than quarter of a century. Royal Marines made quite the impression during three amphibious landings on the Nordic nation's complex coastline, with Swedish prime minister Ulf Kristersson stating that he'd like the commandos in the country ‘next year and every year’.
14/5/2023
The Macroeconomic Policy Outlook Q2 2023 - Crushing Mortgage Interest Rates The Big Topic
The Bank of England has raised interest rates 12 times in a row, and UK families are dealing with the largest rise in more than 30 years. With all signs suggesting that the Bank is at least nearing the end of this rate cycle, this edition of our Macroeconomic Policy Outlook focuses on the mortgage market and examines how much impact rate rises have already had - and how much of a squeeze is still to come.14/5/2023
I've Just Returned From Kyiv Where They Are Expecting A Long War And Want More Help From The West
A report by Frank Ledwidge, Senior Lecturer in Military Strategy and Law, University of Portsmouth. For an academic, there is nothing like a focused, concentrated encounter with the reality of what you are studying.14/5/2023
List Of Military Aid To Ukraine During The Russo-Ukrainian War
The war may be between Ukraine and Russia but in reality many countries in the world are involved in supplies for the war effort in Ukraine. UK Supplies to Ukraine.
14/5/2023
Treasurer For Wick Community Council
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14/5/2023
Wick Community Council AGM
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14/5/2023
The Unfolding Tragedy Of Excess Deaths In Uk - Exposed By Dr John Campbell Asking Why No Investigations
'Brits are dying in their tens of thousands - and we don't really have any idea why'. Tens of thousands more Brits died than usual from May to December 2022,..
14/5/2023
Twenty Years Of Pioneering Work By European Marine Energy Centre Marked At All-energy
Twenty years of pioneering marine energy work by Orkney's European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) were celebrated this week at the All-Energy conference in Glasgow. The centre, headquartered in Stromness, remains the world's first and only accredited grid-connected open sea facility for the testing of wave and tidal energy conversion technologies, operating to internationally recognised (UKAS) laboratory standards.
14/5/2023
Wagner Group: What It Would Mean For The UK To Designate Putin's Private Army A ‘terrorist Organisation'
The UK is reportedly planning to officially designate the Russian mercenary firm Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation. This would put Wagner on a list with 78 other groups, including ISIS, al Qaeda and newer white supremacist organisations.13/5/2023
Update On Compensation For Postmasters Subject To Bankruptcy Orders
The Insolvency Service and Official Receiver are continuing to work with the Post Office and the Department for Business and Trade on the various compensation schemes. The Post Office is now accepting eligible late applications from any post masters who believe they experienced shortfalls related to the Horizon system.
13/5/2023
Company Fined £800k After Death Of Fish Farmer
A company has been fined £800,000 following the death of a fish farmer in the Scottish Highlands. Clive Hendry had been working on a salmon farm operated by Mowi Scotland Ltd when, in an attempt to move from a workboat to a barge, he suffered crush injuries, fell into the sea and drowned.13/5/2023
Tough Action Taken Against Directors For Covid Support Abuse
The Insolvency Service has been at the forefront of Government action to clamp down on individuals and companies who abused the financial support given to businesses during the pandemic. In 2022-2023, we used our civil and criminal enforcement powers to disqualify over 450 directors who abused the COVID-19 support scheme, as part of our ongoing work to track down pandemic fraudsters.13/5/2023
More Cash To Rescue Scottish Community Assets Through UK Fund
Even more community projects will be able to apply for UK Government's expanded £150 million Community Ownership Fund. More community projects are set to benefit from funding to rescue prized local assets, such as sports clubs, music venues and historic buildings, as the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities launches the third round of its £150 million Community Ownership Fund (Friday 12 May 2023.13/5/2023
Facemask Guidance Update For Health And Social Care Workers
Return to pre-pandemic advice for health and social care. People in health and social care settings will no longer be advised to wear facemasks from Tuesday (16 May 2023).13/5/2023
Gender Pensions Gap Report
GAD has analysed the LGPS gender pension gap. This report provides a first overview of how pensions in the LGPS were impacted by gender as of 31 March 2020.
12/5/2023
UK Has Donated Storm Shadow Missiles To Ukraine As Build Up Continues
The Defence Secretary The Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP made a statement to Parliament updating members on the UK's continued programme of military aid to Ukraine, including long-range precision strike capability. Today, I want to update the House on Russia's attacks on civilians and critical national infrastructure in Ukraine.
12/5/2023
Bank Rate Increased By A Quarter Percent To 4.5% - The 12th Rise
Rising interest rates mean monthly payments on some mortgages, loans and credit cards will go up - though some people will earn more money on their savings. Households will be stuck with higher food prices for longer.
12/5/2023
Committee Agrees To Levelling Up Funding Bid For New Electric Ferry
At a meeting of the Highland Council (Thursday 11 May 2023) members have agreed to put forward a bid for up to £50m of UK government funding towards the cost of providing a new electric ferry to operate across the Corran Narrows in Lochaber. The MV Corran and her replacement the MV Maid of Glencoul are still out of service waiting for parts to be fitted and repairs completed.12/5/2023
Highland Screen Industry Boom Attracts Over £3m In Direct Film Spend
The screen industry across Scotland has seen a boom in recent years and the Highland region has helped drive this growth. Recent figures collated indicate that 2022 was a record year for Highland with direct spend in the area reaching over £3M, from a range of national and international productions.
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