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3/2/2023
Proposed Changes To Passport Application Fees
Proposed changes to passport application fees. The passport fee increases came into force on 2 February 2023.3/2/2023
After Health, Funding For Scottish Councils Is The Second Largest Item In The Scottish Government's Budget
After health, funding for Scottish councils is the second largest item in the Scottish Government's Budget. In the original 2022-23 budget as passed by the Scottish Parliament, the Scottish Government allocated £10.6 billion to councils as part of the main local government portfolio, with further funding from other portfolios increasing the amount initially provided in the annual local government finance settlement for resource (i.e.3/2/2023
Covid-19, Flu, RSV Surveillance Up Until End Of Week 4
COVID-19 surveillance up until end of week 4 Coronavirus (COVID-19) activity shows a mixed picture - with some indicators, most notably hospitalisations and Pillar 2 positivity suggesting a modest increase in activity. The COVID-19 hospital admission rate for week 4 was 6.61 per 100,000 population, a small increase from 5.94 per 100,000 in the previous week.3/2/2023
HMRC Late Payment Interest Rates To Be Revised After Bank Of England Increases Base Rate
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 4%. The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee announced on 2 February 2023 to increase the Bank of England base rate to 4% from 3.5%.3/2/2023
Boost Your Childcare Budget This Half Term
Families looking for childcare places during February half term could be missing out on a government top-up to help pay their childcare bill. As the February half term draws closer, families are being reminded that they can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs with Tax-Free Childcare.2/2/2023
A' Chiad Tachartas Dhreuchdan Ann An Gàidhlig Do Phàrantan Is Luchd-cùraim
Tha Leasachadh Sgilean na h-Alba (SDS) a' tabhann a' chiad oideachadh-lìn aca a-riamh ann an Gàidhlig gus cuideachadh a thoirt do phàrantan is luchd-cùraim sgoilearan a tha a’ beachdachadh air an cànan ionnsachadh no a tha ag ionnsachadh a’ chànain gu làithreach. Bidh an seisean bhiortail (Diciadain 8 Gearran aig 6:30f) a’ co-roinn fiosrachadh mu sheirbheis dhreuchdan na h-Alba a thuilleadh air togail air na buannachdan co-cheangailte ri bhith ag ionnsachadh Gàidhlig airson obraichean san àm ri teachd.2/2/2023
Sky Services Down in Wick Area Due To Undersea Cable Break
The most recent Sky outage reports came from the following cities: London, Swadlincote, Holborn, Glasgow, Dunfermline, Dungarvan, Dublin, Wick, Cheadle, Camborne, Dudley, Solihull, Leeds, Croydon and Bulford. The problems may be affecting phone, BroadBand and TV services.
2/2/2023
4,000 Eu Laws To Be Scrapped But Should They Be
Which Campaign. At the end of this year, thousands of laws are at risk of being weakened or scrapped completely.2/2/2023
Britain's Inheritance Boom Could Further Decouple People's Retirement Age From Their State Pension Age It’s Inheritance And Where You Live Which Are The Barriers To Retirement
The UK's state pension age is going up - and perhaps faster than expected. The age at which you can draw the state pension is due to rise from 66 to 67 by 2028.2/2/2023
Even The Cost Of Brushing Teeth Is Increasing 
The price of a perfect smile is increasing - with dental products rising by eight percent in recent months according to new research. Price intelligence company Skuuudle have tracked the price of more than 2,000 dental products over the past six months.
2/2/2023
Bank Rate Increased To 4%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 1 February 2023, the MPC voted by a majority of 7-2 to increase Bank Rate by 0.5 percentage points, to 4%.2/2/2023
Retailer And Delivery Logistics Company Liquidations Soared In 2022 With More To Follow This Year
Retailer and delivery logistics company liquidations soared in 2022. More will follow this year, forecasts ParcelHero.2/2/2023
Record Borrowing In December Shows Britain Is Far From Out Of The Woods
Recent glimmers of good economic news have yet to feed into the public finances, with borrowing in December around £4 billion higher than market expectations, and nearly £10 billion higher than OBR forecasts (due in partly to the treatment of student loans), the Resolution Foundation said in response to the latest ONS public sector finances. Borrowing reached £27.4 billion in December - the highest December figure since monthly records began in January 1993 – driven by extra spending on the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) and a jump in debt-interest costs, reflecting the impact of higher inflation on index-linked gilts.2/2/2023
Housing Cost Struggles Up By 70 Per Cent Since Peak Of The Pandemic
The cost-of-living crisis has left over two-in-five working age households struggling with or falling behind on their housing costs, compared to just over a quarter of households at the peak of the pandemic, according to new Resolution Foundation analysis published on Saturday. The Foundation's latest Housing Outlook uses data from a new YouGov survey of 10,470 UK adults to examine how the cost-of-living crisis is affecting people’s ability to meet their housing costs, how it varies across tenure, and the implications for households’ financial resilience and personal wellbeing in the months ahead.2/2/2023
The Rise Of Corporate Landlords: How They Are Swallowing City Centres Like Manchester One Block Of Flats At A Time
The housing prospects for young people in the UK were completely changed by the global financial crisis of 2007-09. While the government largely succeeded in rescuing the banks and the housing market, it created an environment where house prices remained high and mortgages were only available to those who could afford hefty deposits.
2/2/2023
A record 11.7 million tax returns received on time
A record 11.7 million customers submitted their tax returns on time, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed. On 31 January, 861,085 customers filed online to meet the deadline, some with minutes to spare.
2/2/2023
BT - facing an uphill battle
BT, the UK's leading telecommunications and network provider, has released results for the nine months to 31 December 2022: Revenue of £15.6bn, down 1% as price increases and improved trading in Openreach and Consumer were offset by declines in the other divisions. Adjusted EBITDA of £5.9bn, up 3% due to tight cost control and the removal of BT Sport costs.2/2/2023
Strikes: How Rising Household Debt Could Slow Industrial Action This Year
After decades of declining real wages and deteriorating working conditions, strike activity has spiked over the last year, particularly in the United Kingdom. From nurses and teachers to railway and postal workers, employees are demanding wage increases and improved working conditions - and walking out if they believe employers' offers won't stave off the rising cost of living.2/2/2023
2.3 Million Households Estimated To Have Missed Bill Payments In January
Which? analysis also reveals that the inflation gap between different households has hit record levels. An estimated 2.3 million households missed or defaulted on at least one mortgage, rent, loan, credit card or bill in January 2023, according to the latest findings from the Which? Consumer Insight Tracker.* Missed payments typically peak in January following the Christmas period, and this year's missed payment rate is similar to those of the past two years.2/2/2023
Holiday Scams
The Scam From Trading sSandards. Holidaymakers looking to book Easter and summer getaways are being warned to be wary of scams after a significant number of consumer issues with holiday bookings were reported last year.
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