UK forces will deploy to Kosovo following increasing tensions in the northern part of the country. UK forces will deploy to NATO's peacekeeping mission in Kosovo following a request from NATO.
Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner, Nationwide's Chief Economist, said, "Annual house price growth was unchanged at -5.3% in September. Prices were also flat over the month, after taking account of seasonal effects, following the 0.8% decline seen in August.
Nationwide Spending Report shows spending in August was up 5% year on year, with transactions up 6%. Money worries grow as 69% are concerned about personal finances and ability to cover essentials costs.
Ok if you are not interested in how the Scottish financial position works then pass on. But if you listen to political debates and people trying to win your vote you may be in better position to judge if you have more information on how the budget works.
The new licensing scheme for short-term lets has come into force across Scotland. The legislation, which aims to deal with the rapid growth of Airbnb-style properties, has been subject to numerous delays and consultations.
Next phase of next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine is underway. UK businesses will be behind the design and manufacture of the world's most advanced submarines, following the awarding of £4 billion of contracts on 1st October 2023.
The minimum amount that can be paid to most workers is set to increase to at least £11 an hour from next April. Jeremy Hunt will use his speech to the Conservative party conference today Monday (2 October) to promise a significant increase in the national living wage.
The Returning Officer, The Highland Council's CEX Derek Brown, said: "It is important that our polling places are in appropriate locations and can cater for everyone, especially those with particular needs. "We want to hear any concerns people may have and particularly want the views of those with an interest in accessibility.".
Futurology is littered with predictions that failed to materialise, not least in the field of transport technology. In Edwardian times, when public transport was largely powered by horse or steam, a number of new concepts emerged which were hailed as the "future of public transport".
Royal Mail has announced that from Monday 2 October 2023, a price increase to some postal services. First class stamps will increase by 15 pence from £1.10 to £1.25 Its most basic service, second class stamps will remain at the same price of 75 pence The price increase will also affect both first and second class large letters.
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd (September 29th) sold 5,489 Store lambs & feeding sheep. Lambs (5,431) averaged £62.28 and sold to £117 gross for a pen of Charolais crosses from Wester Ardroy, Balchraggan Ewes and feeding sheep (58) sold to £136 gross for a Texel cross ewe from Ivy Cottage, Thurso.
£200 paid to current account customers using the Current Account Switch Service. Current account customers rewarded with market-leading Flex Regular Saver paying 8% AER.
Scotland's 29,000 taxi and private hire drivers need to complete HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tax checks when renewing their operating licence, starting from today (2 October 2023). The checks have been introduced to promote tax compliance within the industry and make it fairer for the vast majority of drivers who already pay their taxes correctly.
Stronger restrictions on poisons and explosive substances came into effect on 1 October 2023. New restrictions on poisons and explosive substances have come into effect from Sunday 1 October, strengthening existing controls for poisons and chemicals which could be used to make explosives.
20th October 2023 - Tendencies in Excess Deaths to be debated in parliament. It is amazing how long it has taken to get politicians to waken up to this..
Fifty five towns given £20 million endowment-style funds each over 10 years to invest in local people's priorities. 55 towns given £20 million endowment-style funds each over 10 years to invest in local people's priorities .
The Verity house Agreement was signed up to by Scottish government and COSLA on 30th June 2023. Cynically one might ask if reducing ring fencing at time of severe budget restraint is really helpful or just buck passing as it does not prevent cuts or add any extra money to the coffers.
New Zealand is geographically the most ‘distant' country in the world. Its nearest neighbour lies 2,000km away.
North Lanarkshire is the latest Scottish council to deliver difficult news about local services, with plans to close libraries, swimming pools and sports centres. It is far from alone, with all 32 local authorities facing similar dilemmas.
Most people have heard of cervical, ovarian, and perhaps womb cancer, but there is one gynaecological cancer that is seldom mentioned: vulval cancer. That silence is deadly.
