This week's decision could pit Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey against an expansionary PM and chancellor. A lightning strike from the Bank of England awaits.
The Pound is set to fall further say analysts, although there is a faint prospect the currency finds redemption towards the end of the coming week when a Bank of England rate hike and the 'mini budget' are delivered. The monetary and fiscal double-header comes after the British Pound slid to its lowest level since 1985 against the Dollar on Friday, while plumbing lows not seen since February 2021 against the Euro.
The Scottish National Party Government Elected In 2007 Had A 'No New Nuclear Power Strategy'. This Position Is At Odds With UK Government Policy Which In January 2008 Announced The Go-ahead For New Nuclear Power Stations To Be Built Across The United Kingdom.
Kwasi Kwarteng is preparing to announce £30bn of tax cuts in an effort to ease the pressure of the cost of living crisis and boost economic growth, according to reports. It is thought the chancellor will outline plans to reverse the recent national insurance rise and freeze corporation tax in an emergency mini-budget on Friday.
No more taxes, Liz Truss promised the Conservative leadership hustings this week to enthusiastic cheers from her supporters and, I suspect, more than a few of Rishi Sunak's backers too. If there is one thing which binds the membership, it's the core belief in keeping taxation down.
Dr John Campbell talking about The Lancet Commission on lessons for the future from the COVID-19 pandemic. Multiple failures of international cooperation.
Highland Council is to consider a £3.223m package of proposals to help alleviate the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Highland residents. In the latest published figures from the Scottish Household Survey Report 2019, 33% of Highland households were in fuel poverty, compared with a Scottish average of 24%, and 22% of Highland households were in extreme fuel poverty compared with a Scottish average of 12%.
The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee has had the power to set the Bank of England's base interest rate and to manage quantitative easing since 1998. These enormous powers are managed by nine people.
An article from Applied Leasing about the basics of public charging for electric vehicles. The Basics of Public EV Charging The UK's electric vehicle (EV) charging networks have grown exponentially during the last decade, providing convenient opportunities to ‘refuel' whenever you park up.
The BBC reports that "some of the first mourners to see Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in Westminster Hall have come away in tears, describing the sight of the cloaked coffin as overwhelming". What is really going on here? Vast numbers of people do not simply grieve on command.
From the blog of Tejvan Pettinger an interesting article. In 1952 when Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne, the UK was a major economic power, but still reeling from the costs of the Second World War, with rationing and austerity still visible.
New Government figures show the amount of goods we bought in August fell by -1.6% compared to July, and an eye-watering -5.4% against August 2021. ParcelHero warns online spending was hit particularly hard - the amount we spent online plummeted -9.5% compared to last year due to the dramatic rise in the cost of living.
One-minute silence to take place. People across Scotland are invited to take part in a National Moment of Reflection to mark the passing of Her Majesty The Queen and reflect on her life and legacy.
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd., (September 15th) sold 6,257 sheep of all classes including Lewis's livestock producers. Lambs (4,271) averaged £63.26 and sold to £103 gross for a pair of Texel crosses from Lochside Croft, Thrumster.
Free to visit this weekend are a range of buildings See full details of Caithness Buildings at https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/find-a-building/?area=7514 For other areas go to - https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/ .
Guidance has been issued by the Scottish Government for the bank holiday on Monday 19 September 2022 for the State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen. Schools should close as a mark of respect.
MakeMyHouseGreen.com, which uses smart data to calculate savings made by green technology, today announced the result of a new study that analysed the money saving potential of solar panels across the UK. According to the findings, households can see a difference in yearly savings of over £300 depending on their location.
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd., (September 12th) sold 3,653 ewe lambs and gimmers at the Highland Mule Breeders Association annual sale. Highland Mule gimmers (962) averaged £188 (up £9.39 on the year) and sold to £310 gross for the 1st Prize pen from Redhill Farm, Elgin.
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd., (September 8th) sold 10,011 Store lambs. Cheviot wedder lambs (7,521) averaged £59.31 and sold to £86 gross from Tulloch Farm, Bonar Bridge.
FORT WILLIAM., Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd (September 14th) sold 551 Weaned calved, store, breeding and OTM cattle. Bullocks (319) averaged 282.2p per kg (down 22.7p on the year) and sold to 347.7p per kg for a pen of 220kg Charolais crosses from Dunlichity Farm, Farr and £1,360 gross for a 615kg Simmental Cross from Ardtornish Farms, Morven.
