News Archive
27/8/2024
Medical Drone Delivery Trials Revolutionising The Skies In Scotland
Successful trials demonstrate what the next era of aviation can look like. next era of aviation soaring ahead with medical drone delivery trials led by Aberdeen International Airport.
27/8/2024
AI Supercharges Data Center Energy Use - Straining The Grid And Slowing Sustainability Efforts
This article from The Conversation web site concentrates on the energy issues of data centers in the USA. However similar issues face the UK and other countries as demand soars for online services.
27/8/2024
The Chinese EV Tariff Domino Game
Julien Chaisse is professor of law at City University of Hong Kong and president of the Asia-Pacific FDI Network. The Biden administration's imposition of sweeping tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), solar panels, steel and other goods in May 2024 represents a significant shift in global trade.26/8/2024
The Problem With Rachel Reeves Plan To Boost Britain's Pension Pots
Britain has a pension problem. Despite having one of the biggest and most sophisticated financial centres of the world in London, the country's pension industry does not fall into the same category.
26/8/2024
Celebrating Three Years Of Funded Childcare
This month marks three years since funded early learning and childcare (ELC) was nearly doubled for eligible two-year-olds and all three and four-year-olds in Scotland. Scotland remains the only part of the UK to offer 1,140 hours a year of funded ELC to all 3 and 4-year-olds and eligible 2-year-olds regardless of their parents' working status - putting children first.26/8/2024
Women Are Routinely Reluctant To Seek Business Finance
Women-owned businesses face what academics call "borrowing discouragement", the reluctance to seek business financing because they believe their applications will be rejected. This happens despite no evidence of gender-based discrimination from financial institutions.26/8/2024
A More Varied Diet Would Help The World's Economy As Well As Its Health
More than 75% of the food consumed in the world today comes from just 12 plant and five animal species. The over-dependence on this small selection, which includes rice, maize and wheat, damages the environment and human health, and it makes our globalised food system vulnerable to shocks.
25/8/2024
I Do Social Media To Change Things - Richard Murphy
For many years Richard Murphy has used his knowledge and expertise to advise and expose wrong doings of governments concerning financial affairs. He has had many successes and written books but also plugged away consistently on social media.
24/8/2024
Ofgem Announce New Energy Price Cap Increase 10 Percent From 1 October
Every 3 months we review and set a level for how much an energy supplier can charge for each unit of energy and daily standing charge, under the price cap. From 1 October to 31 December the price for energy for a typical household who use electricity and gas and pay by Direct Debit will go up to £149 per year.24/8/2024
Covid Is Still Gong But Government Appears To Be Hoping It Will Go Away - Protect Yourself
Of course the government is ignoring Covid: to do otherwise would require that it admit that society exists. One in five patients registered to a pair of GP surgeries in the north of England have long Covid, according to a report that lays bare stark regional inequalities.24/8/2024
Interest Paid On Government Debt Increases Private Wealth
Many on the political right-wing obsess about interest paid on government debt as if it disappears into some black hole. It doesn't.
24/8/2024
Is It Time To Stop Drinking? - Minimum Unit Pricing For Alcohol Increases On 30 September 2024
It may be for health reasons that Minimum Unit Price for alcohol is being raised again but it adds to the profits of sellers as it is not a tax. The Scottish Government is pressing ahead with the increase even though it will add to the cost of living.
24/8/2024
Does Raising Public Sector Pay Above Inflation Risk Further Inflation?
The Labour Government's decision to raise the salaries of train drivers triggered a heated debate. Some argue that the pay rises will lead to inflationary pressures.
23/8/2024
Economy And Infrastructure Committee Approves Delivery Programme To Enable Development Across Inner Moray Firth And Wider Highland
On Thursday 22 August 2024, The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee agreed how, when and where it will enable delivery of development across Highland with the approval and adoption of the Local Development Plan Delivery Programme for IMFLDP2. As in the report recommendations, the committee agree to consult more widely on a draft Highland Delivery Programme.23/8/2024
Transport & Storage Companies Experience Fewer Challenges This Month, But Retailers Struggle
Today's ONS Business Insights report reveals transport & storage sector companies - including couriers, home delivery and logistics firms - faced fewer challenges than any other industry sector in the first weeks of August. 52.3% reported no challenges compared to just 19.4% of retailers, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero.23/8/2024
UK Airports Are Already At Full Stretch And Passenger Numbers Are Set To Soar Causing More Delays
The summer holiday season is in full swing, with people flocking to their holiday destinations in record numbers. Heathrow Airport has experienced a staggering 14.7% year-on-year growth in passenger numbers and a 17.5% increase in aircraft movements.
23/8/2024
50 Plus Jobs Supported By HIE In Caithness And Sutherland In 2023
As a result of HIE's support, businesses in the area are set to see combined turnover rise by £22.4m, while international sales will grow by £661,000. Figures compiled by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) show that businesses and communities supported by the agency in Caithness and Sutherland during last financial year are set to create or retain more than 50 jobs.
23/8/2024
A Unique Exhibition Is Being Curated To Celebrate Highland Spirits
When the Inverness Castle Experience opens in mid-2025, visitors will be invited to explore a new exhibition within the West Tower of the Castle, dedicated to celebrating the 'Spirits of the Highlands.' This special showcase will feature a unique collection of Highland spirits, each distilled exclusively within our iconic region of Scotland. The exhibition will offer a fascinating look into the history and flavours that define the Highlands, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the rich heritage and craftsmanship of our local distillers of whiskies, gins, rums, vodkas and more.
23/8/2024
Gift Card Scams - What You Need To Know
A friend of a friend sends you a Facebook message asking you to pick up some gift vouchers for your mutual pal who's in hospital. You're going into town anyway, so you pop into M&S to buy them.
23/8/2024
