The increased cost of living, from food prices to energy costs, is expected to drive many more households into poverty or destitution. Charities define destitution as being unable to afford basic necessities like food, clothing and heating.
"A stagnant economy leaves little room for either more spending or less tax." Paul Johnson writes for the Times ahead of Wednesday's Spring Budget. It's hard to believe, but this week's budget will be the first in well over a year.
Early estimates for February 2023 indicate that the number of payrolled employees rose by 2.3% compared with February 2022, a rise of 684,000 employees; the number of payrolled employees was up by 3.6% since February 2020, a rise of 1,040,000. Payrolled employment increased by 98,000 employees (0.3%) in February 2023 when compared with January 2023, though this should be treated as a provisional estimate and is likely to be revised when more data are received next month.
Scottish business McLaughlin & Harvey Construction Limited have been awarded a contract to build a new facility ready for the arrival of the UK E-7 Wedgetail fleet at RAF Lossiemouth. The new cutting-edge surveillance fleet will be housed in infrastructure at the Scottish base sitting alongside the recently completed Atlantic Building, from which the UK's fleet of nine Poseidon MRA Mk1 aircraft already operate.
Financial support available to undergraduate students will rise by £900 from the start of the 2023-24 academic year. Estranged students in higher education and other undergraduate learners with the lowest household income will see their maximum support package increase from £8,100 to £9,000 per year, as the ceiling for all student loan applications is uplifted by £900.
£4m funding will enable innovative projects to enhance tree planting stocks and woodland resilience to help meet Government net zero by 2050 ambitions. £4m funding will enable innovative projects to enhance tree planting stocks and woodland resilience to help meet Government net zero by 2050 ambitions.
As you may be aware, industrial action will be taking place on 15 March in a number of organisations, including SLC. We have taken steps to ensure continuity of service for our customers, but if it takes longer than normal to speak to us, please check your online account or visit our guidance pages for more information.
The Institute for Government takes a look at the possibilities for the budget on Wednesday 15th March 2023. One way or another it does not look good.
March 14 (Reuters) - Silicon Valley Bank's collapse continued to pound global bank stocks on Tuesday as investors fretted over the financial health of some lenders, despite assurances from U.S. President Joe Biden and other policymakers.
The UK is in the grip of its largest ever outbreak of bird flu. As its name suggests, avian influenza primarily affects birds, but it can also infect humans and other mammals.
Around 30 years ago, many developed countries started a process of absolute decoupling of their emissions of CO₂ and energy use from economic growth. This means keeping emissions stable, or better yet, shrinking them, while still growing the economy.
The first generation of AUKUS nuclear submarines will be built in the UK and Australia, based on the UK's world-leading submarine design. A new fleet of submarines will be built by the UK and Australia based on the UK's nuclear-powered submarine design.
Serco NorthLink Ferries staff have raised over £4,800 in support of Clan, a charity supporting those affected by cancer across north-east Scotland. Staff on board and ashore - led by Kathryn Fullerton, Retail Supervisor on the MV Hjaltland - carried out fundraising activities over the course of last year to gather funds for the charity.
Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.
More than £130 million from proceeds of crime invested to support young people to date. Projects supporting young people are to receive up to a total of £20 million of funding recovered from the proceeds of crime.
The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council are again organising the Wick Spring Spruce Up. See poster attached for dates and times..
Silicon Valley Bank (UK) Ltd has today been sold to HSBC for £1. Silicon Valley Bank (UK) Ltd has today been sold to HSBC.
Kinship carers urged to check Scottish Child Payment eligibility. Kinship carers are being urged to check if they could be entitled to the Scottish Child Payment, after eligibility was expanded to include more of them last year.
Academics will work in collaboration with industry partners to drive innovation in electromagnetic activities and enhance defence capabilities. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has announced a £7 million investment in the Electromagnetic Environment (EME) Hub.
UK launches 2023 Integrated Review Refresh to respond to growing global volatility. UK launches 2023 Integrated Review Refresh to respond to growing global volatility.
