There are marked differences in life expectancy between the regions of England, between the countries in the UK, and between the UK and other wealthy countries. Within England, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, life expectancy at birth was more than two years higher in London and the South East than in the North of England.
The Bank of England is putting up interest rates to control inflation. Not everyone agrees that this needs to be done.
ScotRail has confirmed that its full timetable will resume on Tuesday, 8 November following confirmation that planned strike action on 7 and 9 November by RMT trade union members of Network Rail has been suspended to allow for further pay negotiations. ScotRail is working with Network Rail to ensure routes are ready for services to operate as soon as possible, however, the train operator has been advised by Network Rail that it will not be possible to operate all routes until Tuesday.
Members at this week's Climate Change Committee approved the next move towards a partnership-based Highland wide EV (Electric Vehicle) infrastructure network. The network will be achieved through a collaborative membership of local Scottish councils partnering with the private sector.
Highland Council is staking its claim as one of the most ambitious and climate conscious councils in Scotland by becoming the nation's leading utiliser of the climate focused Salix Investment Fund. In 2019, based on a business case developed by the Transformation Service, Highland Council, secured a £3.5m interest free loan from Salix, match funded against Council investments in solar and hydro - the largest award made in Scotland and the largest made to a local authority in the UK.
Deborah Cavell, a staff nurse at the Gynaecology Outpatient department at Raigmore Hospital, is the first fully trained Nurse Colposcopist in NHS Highland. This training allows for an increased capacity for the service, meaning more patients can be seen.
The Bank of England raised interest rates by .75 on3 November 2022 taking the full rate to 3%. Monetary Policy Summary, November 2022 The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment.
An interesting article in Yorkshire Bylines illustrates the problem of Think tanks pursuing goals when they see that the public at large are not paying attention. This article is all about the National Trust and a battle for control with a right wing organisation Restore Trust who are trying to get their people elected to the board of NT.
The DVLA has announced changes to the Free Rolling Tyres (FRT) testing regime. A robust tyre management system is an essential part of any operator's maintenance system.
During his visit, James Cleverly met with scientists and engineers developing lower cost, recyclable battery technology that will help developing countries. Foreign Secretary James Cleverly visited Scotland one year on from COP26 in Glasgow.
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 3%. The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 3 November 2022 to increase the Bank of England base rate to 3% from 2.25%.
0.75% increase, taking rates to 3%, biggest single increase since 1989 Inflation is expected to remain at around 11% in Q4, slightly lower than previously expected, before falling back in 2023. Treasury and Bank of England look increasingly joined up.
Rate rises risk making recession even deeper after largest rate increase since 1989. Autumn statement later this month is key.
New legislation introduced today (3rd November) will prevent countries from using the UK's services to transport Russian oil Legislation laid today (3rd November 2022) introduces a ban on UK ships and services facilitating the maritime transport of Russian crude oil from 5th December 2022. This legislation will also pave the way for a cap on the price of seaborne Russian crude oil.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee meeting yesterday discussed the rising cost of borrowing especially for mortgages. Lending rates for new mortgages had increased sharply since the MPC's previous meeting, reflecting the sharp rise in risk-free market rates during the period as well as increases since the August Report.
Savills have released fresh housing market forecasts, ahead of the Bank of England decision. And they show that after over two years of strong growth, the average UK house price is expected to fall by 10% in 2023 when interest rates are expected to peak at 4%.
Families of more than 83,200 children are saving around £5,000 per eligible child per year, thanks to the Scottish Government's Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) offer. Latest figures show a year-on-year increase in children accessing funded ELC.
The Bank of England has forecast a prolonged recession and a deep income squeeze next year, as it scaled back expectations of future interest rate rises despite raising interest rates by 75 basis points to 3 per cent (Thursday 3 November 2022), the Resolution Foundation said. The Monetary Policy Committee voted to raise Bank Rate by 75 basis points - the biggest single increase 1989 – to 3 per cent (the highest since November 2008) but signalled clearly that financial markets had overestimated the amount that rates are going to rise to.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) expects lenders to learn the lessons from good and poor practice during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic to help borrowers during the cost-of-living squeeze. The FCA acted quickly during the pandemic to put in place guidance that led to more than five million payment deferrals for mortgage and credit customers.
Our first ‘Ask ERI' Environmental Research Institute, Thurso external seminar will be held on Wednesday 16th November at 6.00 pm. The ‘Ask ERI..
