Annual UK house price growth slowed to 4.4% in November, from 7.2% in October. Prices fall 1.4% month-on-month - biggest fall since June 2020 - following 0.9% drop in October.
The Chief Statistician has released statistics showing that the economy fell by 0.2% during the third quarter of 2022, covering the period July to September. Monthly statistics also released today show that GDP is estimated to have contracted by 0.6% in September, with decreases across the construction and production sectors.
Members of Unite, the UK's leading union, employed in engineering construction roles at Fawley oil refinery in Hampshire will step up strike action in a dispute over bonus payments. The 130-strong workforce, who are employed by three contractors Altrad, Bilfinger and Enerveo, are seeking a bonus payment of £2.37 an hour, the maximum allowed under the relevant industrial agreement (National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry [NAECI]).
Monday 12 December predicated as the busiest day in Post Office branches. 28% of Brits are worried they'll be seen as not making an effort if gifts and cards arrive late.
Tech companies looking to grow their operations can now apply for free mentorship and professional advice. The establishment of seven new Techscaler hubs delivers on a key priority in the Scottish Government's National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) to strengthen the country's tech sector and encourage entrepreneurship.
Members across the Capita 02 and Tesco Mobile partnerships have voted by well over nine-to-one to accept a significantly improved pay offer for 2022 that will see the vast majority of CWU-represented employees receive backdated rises of either 7% or 8%. The fully consolidated settlement - which was last week ratified by 94.1% of members participating in a consultative ballot – concludes a particularly long and difficult pay round that at various stages looked set to erupt into a full-blown dispute.
Around 1,400 staff working at Crown Offices and in Admin functions will walk out for two days in just under a fortnight's time, while Supply Chain members will begin a two-week overtime ban from next Monday until Christmas Eve. The action follows an overwhelming endorsement in the reballot held earlier this month, which returned an astonishing 91.24 per cent YES to the union’s strike plan.
The North Planning Committee of Highland council on 6 December will consider the application to build a Health and Wellbeing hub. The application seeks consent for the erection of a new Health and Wellbeing hub alongside associated infrastructure including the formation of new access, improvement of an existing turning head, formation of car parking area and footpath link.
The Communications Workers Union have reached a final agreement with the employer. As a result of discussions with the company over the last few weeks, we have reached a final agreement to settle our dispute.
Servicemen and women to wear combat attire when standing in for union members taking industrial action. To read the article at the Guardian go HERE.
This year flu is hitting more children as during the covid pandemic less resistance has been built up. Flu is caused by the influenza virus.
Some driving tests might be affected by strike action at times during December 2022 and January 2023. Some driving examiners who are members of the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union are planning to take strike action at times during December 2022 and January 2023.
Shop Price annual inflation accelerated to 7.4% in November, up from 6.6% in October. This is above the 3-month average rate of 6.5%.
An update on the progress made to date on implementing the recommendations from Professor Mark Logan's review of Scotland's technology ecosystem. This report provides an update on the progress made since.
Twenty four innovative projects awarded up to £12 million to remove regulatory barriers and support businesses brings products and services to market. 24 winning bidders for the £12 million Regulators' Pioneer Fund announced today to help remove regulatory red tape across key UK sectors and drive growth.
Latest UKHSA data reveals that the hospitalisation rates for flu are highest in the under 5s, with the estimated number of hospital admissions for the past week being over 200. Following the latest UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) data showing the low uptake of the flu vaccine among 2 and 3 year olds and the high rates of under 5s being hospitalised with flu, UKHSA is warning parents of the importance of ensuring their young children are vaccinated.
The UK's biggest broadband and mobile operators have today met with the government to follow up on commitments agreed in the summer to support customers with the cost of living. Summit comes as the government launches a public awareness campaign to raise awareness of cut-price social tariffs Attendees identified the barriers for those not currently taking up social tariffs starting at £10.
Self-feeding pillows/prop feeders present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia. The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued an Urgent Safety Alert for baby self-feeding pillows and is urging the public to stop using them immediately and dispose of them safely.
The UK and Ukraine agree a new Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) to provide much-needed support for the Ukrainian economy following Russia's illegal invasion. UK and Ukraine agree new Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) to provide much-needed support for Ukrainian economy following Russia's illegal invasion.
Forest Research-led mapping reveals extent of damage from 2021's winter storms with 3,300 hectares in England damaged. As the extent of the damage from last year's winter storms on trees across Great Britain is revealed for the first time, woodland owners are encouraged to plant and manage more diverse and resilient forests of varying ages and species in the face of climate change.
