The British and German fighters escorted a Russian IL78 Midas air-to-air refuelling aircraft, which was not responding to communications, near Estonian airspace. A Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jet operating from Ämari Air Base in Estonia has carried out the first joint NATO Air Policing interception alongside a German Air Force Typhoon.
Five Lakes College students recently completed a work experience placement at the Civil Nuclear Constabulary's Griffin Park Tactical Training Facility. While at Griffin Park, which has the biggest 360-degree live fire range in Europe, students were able to get experience of dog handling, first aid training and maintaining and cleaning weapons.
CMA investigation finds Asda's purchase of 132 petrol stations and attached grocery stores from the Co-op could mean higher prices or less choice for motorists or shoppers in 13 areas. In January 2023, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) opened a Phase 1 investigation into the completed acquisition by Asda of Arthur Foodstores Limited, a company set up by Co-op to sell its 132 petrol forecourt sites.
Crofters across Scotland will be able to apply for larger sums of money to upgrade their housing under the Croft House Grant. To help ensure more crofters and their families can benefit, the government is increasing the grant rate for home improvements from 40% to 60% of the total project cost - with a maximum grant of £38,000.
In Britain, people imagine poverty as mainly an urban phenomenon. We think of poverty as rundown housing estates or tower blocks, far from the idyllic countryside scenes of shows like Escape to the Country.
A former prime minister of Britain, Harold Wilson, is famous for remarking that a week is a long time in politics. But in the world of finance, it seems everything can change in just two days.
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.
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt's spring budget is a tricky one in terms of timing. Having announced a set of steadying measures in the autumn statement after the Truss/Kwarteng debacle, this budget is likely to be the last but one before a 2024 general election.
For the three months ending January 2023, the highest employment rate estimate in the UK was in the South West (79.9%) and the lowest were in both the North East and Northern Ireland (71.8%). The largest increase in the employment rate compared with the same period last year was in Northern Ireland, up by 3.1 percentage points, with Wales seeing the largest decrease of 2.0 percentage points.
The value of imports into the UK tumbled by 8.7% in January and exports also fell by 1.8%. Britain's trade with the EU saw the steepest fall.
Main points for November 2022 to January 2023 Growth in average total pay (including bonuses) was 5.7% and growth in regular pay (excluding bonuses) was 6.5% among employees in November 2022 to January 2023. Total pay growth remained smaller than regular pay growth in November 2022 to January 2023 because of bonuses.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
£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.
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.
