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9/5/2023
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax authorised for use in infants and children aged 6 months to 5 years
The COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna has met the MHRA's required safety, quality and effectiveness standards to be authorised for use in this age group. Spikevax, the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna, has today been authorised for use in children aged 6 months to 5 years.9/5/2023
UK Exports Fell More Sharply Than Any Other G7 Nation's In February
New OECD trade figures show UK exports slumped deeper than any other G7 nation's in February. The international delivery expert ParcelHero says Britain’s exports fell by -4.45% against January and also tumbled -2.91% year-on-year.9/5/2023
Ten Days To Claim Pension Credit And Qualify For £301 Cost Of Living Payment
All pensioners on a low income should check if they qualify for Pension Credit in order to also receive a Cost of Living Payment. Pensioners urged to check if they could be eligible for Pension Credit, worth over £3,500 a year on average.9/5/2023
Supporting EU Citizens To Stay In Scotland
More EU citizens will be supported to remain in Scotland, thanks to renewed funding for the Stay in Scotland campaign. In partnership with the Citizens' Rights Project, COSLA and Settled - an independent charity helping EU citizens to stay in the UK - over £200,000 will help vulnerable people apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).9/5/2023
House Prices In April 2023 Were 0.1% Higher Than The Same Month A Year Earlier
House Prices seem to be finally stabilising and may begin to fall. The latest Halifax House Price index shows the slow down.9/5/2023
Factories Receive Government Support To Grow The Economy, Cut Emissions And Reduce Energy Costs
Energy intensive business across the UK receive government support to become more energy efficient. Toyota and Britvic among 26 business receiving a share of £24.3m to become more energy efficient and reduce fossil fuel use Funding supports businesses using high amounts of energy to clean up their manufacturing processes using low-carbon technologies.
9/5/2023
Highland Council Children's Services Social Worker Vacancies At Crisis Point - 41% Vacant Posts - Agency Workers Cost Over £1million
On Thursday 18 May the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee of Highland Council will discuss the drastic vacancy rates in Children's services. The extra cost to cover vacancies has reached over £1million annually.9/5/2023
The Case For A Pensions Review
This report makes the case that economic and policy changes in the last two decades necessitate a comprehensive review of the UK pension system. This report makes the case for a new review of the pension system in the UK.
9/5/2023
Blue Lights, Green Energy - £77 Million For New Zero-emission Vehicle Projects
The schemes will support more than 4,400 jobs across the UK over the next decade, from Bath to Ballymena. More than £77 million in joint Government and industry funding to develop zero-emission vehicles including fire engines and ambulances.9/5/2023
North Sea Treasure Map To Grow The Economy And Unleash The UKs Carbon Capture And Storage Industry
Companies licensed to drill in North Sea to report findings to regulator in new powers brought forward in Energy Bill amendment. New powers for regulator will help develop most comprehensive picture yet of UK's carbon capture and storage potential.
8/5/2023
Inside Big Beef's Climate Messaging Machine - Confuse, Defend And Downplay
A Masters of Beef Advocacy program teaches ‘scientific sounding' arguments on cattle's sustainability in an all-out public relations war - by Joe Fassler. This article in the Guardian newspaper exposes the way the beef industry is gearing up to fight against any anti-beef lobbies.8/5/2023
Atlas Copco Unveils Its First Battery-driven Portable Screw Compressor
Unveiling its all-new battery driven portable screw air compressor, Atlas Copco's ‘B-Air' marks a defining moment in the global industrial marketplace's transformation towards a low carbon future. In the latest sign of its progressive shift to more sustainable products, Atlas Copco has expanded its portable electric product portfolio to include an all-new battery driven portable screw air compressor.
8/5/2023
Research Helping To Cut Emissions And Create Jobs
A new evaluation estimates that a Scottish Government-funded research programme has contributed £680 million to Scotland's economy by helping to create jobs and further education qualifications, save carbon emissions and reduce the impacts of animal diseases. The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Strategic Research Programme has invested over £50 million a year into scientific projects that focus on key issues in both the agricultural and environment sectors.8/5/2023
The Clock Is Ticking Until 11 May - Bank Rate Announcement Day Again
The Bank of England will announce if interest rates will rise or remain unchanged. If as many expect another rise of .25 is added to take it from 4.25% to 4.5% then mortgages, credit cards and other forms of debt will become more expensive.7/5/2023
How does school spending per pupil differ across the UK?
This short report compares the level of school spending per pupil across the four nations of the UK. Given that education policy is a devolved matter across the UK, a natural question to ask is how school spending per pupil differs across the four nations of the UK.
7/5/2023
First Generation Elite The Role Of School Networks
An interesting paper on education from the Institute for fiscal Studies. This paper shows differences in social capital are a key driver of the high intergenerational persistence in elite education.6/5/2023
King Charles III Coronation - What To Expect This Coronation Weekend
The monarchy is under pressure. Ongoing scandals and waning support from a younger generation suggest an outdated institution with little relevance to the modern era.
6/5/2023
The Coronation Order Of Service With Explanations Of The History
For the modern and global audience of millions expected to watch the ceremony, many of the ancient elements of the coronation will need to be explained. Not just the meanings of seemingly archaic words, actions and regalia, but also their intended symbolism and relevance for contemporary society.
6/5/2023
How British Imperial History Shaped Charles IIIs Coronation Ceremony
The coronation ceremony Charles III is about to go through reflects how monarchy has developed since Saxon times, but it still carries many vestiges of Britain's imperial past. In the 18th century, the royal title changed from "King of England" to "King of the United Kingdom", as successive Acts of Union joined England, Scotland and Ireland into one political unit.
6/5/2023
Local Elections - Labour Gains Suggest The Tide Has Turned In Many Marginal Constituencies
The 2023 local council elections are potentially the last major test of public opinion before the next general election, which is most likely to occur some time next year. These votes are of course shaped by local issues but national influences are never far away.Our Social Media
