"If we are to avoid sleepwalking into a future much worse than the present, we need to start acting now." Paul Johnson writes for the Times. If you happen to be a 66-year-old man, I've got some good news.
1.Main points The following points are based on all adults in Great Britain who took part in our Winter Survey in both November 2022 to January 2023 (the previous period) and February 2023 (the latest period). Around 1 in 20 adults (5%) reported that they had run out of food and had not been able to afford to buy more in the last two weeks, comprising 3% who persistently reported this (both in the latest and previous period) and 2% who reported this in the latest period only; 1% reported this in the previous period but not in the latest period.
The CMA welcomes draft legislation enhancing its ability to promote competition and protect consumers, including new powers for its Digital Markets Unit. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill will promote growth in the UK economy by ensuring free and vigorous competition amongst businesses - both online and on the high street.
NWS to be ‘one stop shop' for nuclear waste management and disposal. We are here to provide solutions for a challenge that affects us all.
The study aims to learn about antimicrobial resistance in healthy people to inform better ways of tackling antimicrobial resistant infections in different populations. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched surveillance to assess the extent of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthy people across the country.
Government calls on prepayment meter users to claim bills support by redeeming their Energy Bills Support Scheme vouchers. £780 million in energy bill support delivered to customers on traditional prepayment meters, with £160 million still to be claimed.
Social care in Scotland is "at breaking point" Scottish Labour has said today, as the Scottish Parliament's finance committee has demanded answers on the financial mess that is the SNP’s National Care Service plan. The finance committee has said today that it needs a new financial memorandum from Maree Todd by no later than the 12th of May.
A new report reveals UK businesses' online sales soared from £227.4bn in 2014 to £459.2bn in 2021. The home delivery expert ParcelHero says own website sales far eclipsed online marketplace results, while microbusinesses punched well above their weight.
Tax credits customers will receive their annual renewal packs between 2 May and 15 June. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year to customers between 2 May and 15 June 2023.
US federal debt currently stands at a staggering US$31.4 trillion (£25.2 trillion), the highest it's ever been. That matters because it's approaching the maximum limit that the government is legally allowed to borrow.
A newsletter briefing from Radio Free Europe published today 24 April 2023. Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.
Uptake of adolescent vaccines offered to young people in school year 9 are yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that uptake of the adolescent vaccines offered to 13 and 14 year olds who were in school year 9 during the 2021 to 2022 academic year has fallen, leaving many young people unprotected from life-threatening diseases.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launches Business Connect - a new conference that champions the dynamism of UK businesses to unlock innovation and grow the economy. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launches Business Connect - a new conference that champions the dynamism of UK businesses to unlock innovation and grow the economy.
A week-long crackdown on illegal working by delivery drivers from major firms has resulted in 60 arrests across London and the south. Following an increase in immigration offences by gig workers in the region, Home Office teams have stepped up action to tackle illegal working and this week arrested drivers working for companies including Deliveroo, JustEat and UberEats.
LionLink power line between UK and Netherlands will deliver enough electricity to power more homes than Manchester and Birmingham combined. LionLink power line between UK and Netherlands will deliver enough electricity to power more homes than Manchester and Birmingham combined.
The amount of goods Brits bought in March fell by -0.9%. However, e-commerce sales shrugged off the slump as we all spent 0.8% more online.
Ardersier Port, situated near Inverness, has received an initial £300 million investment commitment from Quantum, a US investment firm that provides private capital to the global energy industry, to fuel the port's redevelopment into a major energy transition facility. The funding will accelerate the deployment of offshore wind installations and the decommissioning of ageing oil and gas infrastructure in the North Sea.
Productivity in the UK over the last 15 years has been described as growing at a "snail's pace". Meanwhile, wages lag way behind inflation, and numerous sectors are suffering from staff shortages.
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is calling for a ban on landlords who evict tenants illegally as part of a five-point plan to strengthen the private rented sector. A major new report from the charity considers advice data and case studies from across the Citizens Advice network on illegal evictions.
Our proposal - We are proposing to ban the sale of peat in stages, beginning with the retail horticulture sector (peat sold to amateur/hobby gardeners), which accounts for around two thirds of all peat used in UK horticulture. We would then widen the ban to the sale of peat for professional horticulture.
