Since late 2021, inflation in the UK has risen to a level not seen in 40 years. With incomes failing to keep pace, real incomes have fallen.
Self Assessment customers can do their tax returns ahead of Christmas so they tick it off their to-do list and enjoy the festivities. With Christmas nearly here, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging Self Assessment customers to put their tax return at the top of their to-do list.
We, the Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7), met on 12 December, to reflect on progress of our cooperation under Germany's Presidency to jointly address global challenges at a time of severe geopolitical crisis and critical moment for the world economy. We were joined by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
UK government announces new funding for nuclear and hydrogen technologies. Government further commits to the future of nuclear power by investing £77 million to support nuclear fuel production and next generation advanced nuclear reactors in the UK.
The latest Scottish Government Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Information statistics have been published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. These statistics are based on data available as at 31 December 2021 and cover the diversity of core Scottish Government (SG Core) permanent staff and the experiences of different demographic groups.
Alister Jack says the UK Government is committed to helping people find and progress in work and to drive sustainable economic growth. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said, "Scotland's labour market continues to demonstrate its resilience, with unemployment remaining close to historic lows and the number of employees on the payroll continuing to rise.
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.
Once again M&co formerly Mackays has gone into administration. M&Co fell into administration in August 2020, when it was bought back by its Scottish owners the McGeoch family in a pre-pack deal that saw it close 47 stores.
Between 1 April and 30 September, timber specialist firm, Russwood Limited, was awarded up to £149,965 in Green Jobs Funding towards the cost of automation of its manufacturing facility in Newtonmore. More than £83,000 Green Jobs Funding was approved for the expansion of renewable energy firm, Proterra Energy Ltd, near Drumnadrochit.
England's plans to insulate its housing stock must step up a gear by focusing on the most difficult barrier - nine million homes with ‘leaky walls'. Poorer owners will simply be unable to address without more radical state support, according to new research published today (Monday 12 December 2022) by the Resolution Foundation.
Start-ups to be given a share of an £1.85 million fund to help create a better transport system. innovative start-ups to be given a share of £1.85 million to help bring their ideas to life, revolutionising transporting and supporting growth across the UK.
Plans to offer added protection to Scotland's precious marine biodiversity have been set out. Views are being sought on proposals that would make Scotland the first country in the world to designate at least 10% of its seas as Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs).
This not a win for government - it is a warning' says UNISON as health members vote to ACCEPT pay offer. UNISON, Scotland's largest NHS union, has announced today (Monday 12 December 2022) that its members have voted to accept the Scottish government's pay offer.
Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.5% in October 2022, following a fall of 0.6% in September 2022, which was affected by the additional bank holiday for the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Looking at the broader picture, GDP fell by 0.3% in the three months to October 2022 compared with the three months to July 2022.
Global economic trends that have been the principle driver of the inflation surge of the past 12 months - including high demand for goods from US consumers and trade disruption, as well as fast rising energy prices. They have all started to ease in recent months and will put downward pressure on inflation over the next 12-18 months, according to new Resolution Foundation research published on Saturday 10 December 2022.
£3 million investment for accelerated treatment. New lung cancer diagnostic services will help ensure patients receive faster access to treatment.
Percentage of people testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) in private residential households in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, including regional and age breakdowns. The following points are for the week ending 26 November 2022 for England, the week ending 24 November for Scotland and Wales, and the week ending 23 November 2022 for Northern Ireland.
The value of goods imports decreased by £1.4 billion (2.6%) in October 2022, however when removing the effect of inflation, imports of goods increased by £0.9 billion (2.3%). Goods imports from non-EU countries fell by £3.4 billion (11.6%), primarily because of falling gas prices in October 2022 after peaking in September.
Inver House Distillers makers of whiskies including Old Pulteney and Caorrun Gin have shown a substantial rise in profits in their accounts recently submitted to companies house. The accounts for the year to 17 September 2021 were submitted on 1 December 2022 and show a rise in profits from the previous year from £4,143million to £13,325million.
Health Secretary Steve Barclay can still stop imminent strikes if he chooses to value nursing staff and pay them fairly. As new research shows the UK is the "sick man of Europe" when it comes to nursing pay, RCN General Secretary & Chief Executive Pat Cullen (pictured above) has written to Health Secretary Steve Barclay demanding the UK government opens formal NHS pay negotiations to avert strikes.
