The UK will soon become the first country to launch satellites into orbit from Europe. The first ever orbital satellite launch from the UK is happening soon, marking a new era in the UK's space history.
Darren Morgan is Director of Economic Statistics Production and Analysis at the Office for National Statistics gives and explanation for recession. In times when the economy appears to be slowing, commentators will inevitably debate whether or not it is moving into ‘recession'.
£17.6 million to support climate-friendly heating transformation. A new drive has been launched to develop Scotland's green heat sector and ensure the right people, skills and technology are in place to make homes and buildings warmer, greener and cheaper to run.
From the Office for National Statistics. This release provides an update on 10 of the 44 indicators across 10 domains of national well-being, using the latest data available as of October 2022.
UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont visits new Saxa Vord Space Port. Shetland is set to be at the heart of Scotland's - and the UK's - space industry success story, UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont said as he visited the Saxa Vord spaceport on Unst.
Veterans UK has launched a new online service for Armed Forces Compensation and War Pension claims. Veterans UK, part of Defence Business Services (DBS), has launched a new online claim service to help people to access injury and illness compensation more easily.
Fears about robots taking people's jobs are overplayed, as their negative impacts on some people's pay and jobs have been offset by gains elsewhere. The real fear to overcome should be Britain's lack of productivity-enhancing robots, software, AI and other technologies, according to new Resolution Foundation and LSE research published on Thursday 10 November 2022.
Differences in income and wealth are among the most salient and consequential inequalities in our society. Video discussions are 90 minutes in length.
A report makes the case for a £15/hour minimum wage by 2024 to compensate employees for a "lost decade" of wages. 14 million people would see an increase in pay under proposals to increase the minimum wage to £15/hour, according to new research by James Meadway and Howard Reed for the Progressive Economy Forum (PEF).
Members of The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee have approved the Thurso Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan, to help safeguard the distinct architectural and historical features of the town. Following public consultation and discussions with local Councillors at the Caithness Area Committee, the boundary of the Conservation Area has been amended so that it more accurately reflects Thurso's special architectural and historic importance.
New research, published today by the Progressive Economy Forum, shows that the widely- reported £50bn "hole" in the public finances, is the result of government accountancy rules and highly uncertain forecasts, not tax or spending decisions. Using official forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility, economists Dr Jo Michell and Dr Rob Calvert Jump show that small changes in forecasts for future interest rates and growth, and what is counted as government debt, dramatically alter the size of the apparent "hole" in the public finances.
Gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have fallen by 0.6% in September 2022, after a fall of 0.1% in August 2022 (revised from a fall of 0.3% in our previous publication) driven by a fall in the services sector. Looking at the quarterly picture, GDP fell by 0.2% in the three months to September 2022 compared with the three months to June 2022.
UK economy shrank 0.2% in the third quarter and 0.6% in September. Bank holiday to mark the Queen's funeral contributed to fall in economic output.
Movements in the volume of production for UK production industries: manufacturing, mining, and quarrying, energy supply and water and waste management. Monthly production output rose by 0.2% between August and September 2022 and is now 0.3% above February 2020, which was the last month of "normal" trading conditions before the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Construction output in Great Britain: September 2022, new orders and Construction Output Price Indices, July to September 2022. Short-term measures of output by construction industry in September 2022, contracts awarded for new construction work in Great Britain and a summary of the Construction Output Price Indices (OPIs) in the UK for Quarter 3 (Jul to Sept).
Upgrading our draughty homes to save money and increase energy security. The global energy crisis has had a profound impact on many major economies, particularly so in Europe, forcing a scramble to diversify our energy supply and end our dependence on Russian gas.
The first quarterly estimate of UK gross domestic product (GDP) shows an estimated fall of 0.2% in Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2022. Monthly estimates published today (11 November 2022) show that GDP fell by 0.6% in September 2022 which was affected by the bank holiday for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, where some businesses closed or operated differently on this day.
The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee met (10 November 2022) and commended the delivery of the Visitor Management Plan (VMP) for 2022 which has supported tourism related services across Highland. Economy and Infrastructure Chair, Cllr Ken Gowans said: "Today Members commended all the services involved in the delivery of the Visitor Management Plan 2022.
Members of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee on 10th November 2022 agreed a proposal for the creation and development of a transport assistance scheme for Ukrainian Displaced Persons. Chair of the Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Ken Gowans, said: "Today's agreement follows a successful motion to full Council in September 2022, which sought to investigate the feasibility and cost of offering a transport scheme to those now residing in Highland who have been affected by the crisis in Ukraine.".
Pound Sterling Holds Large Gains against Euro and Dollar Despite News UK Economy Shrunk in September. Pound Sterling Live web site report today shows the pound has rallied to higher level.
