More than half of households in the UK, or 15 million people, will have been pushed into fuel poverty by January 2023, according to a new report authored by York academics. The report predicts that, even with the £400 fuel rebate being offered by the government, 58.5% of households will be plunged into fuel poverty in Yorkshire and the Humber, 47.5% in London and 71.7% in Northern Ireland.
New research on inequalities, carried out for the IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities and funded by the Nuffield Foundation, finds that disadvantaged pupils start school behind their better-off peers, and the education system is not succeeding in closing these gaps. Educational inequalities result in substantial differences in life chances, leaving millions disadvantaged throughout their lifetime.
Education achievement, as Farquharson, McNally and Tahir (2022) have ably shown in their chapter for the IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities, is one of the key foundations for the inequalities in the United Kingdom. A good part of the inequality in people's educational achievements stems from their socio-economic background.
The backdrop to today's (16 August 2022 labour market data has been discussion around the increasingly concerning picture for the winter, with expectations of future increases in the energy price cap continuing to ratchet upwards. But today's data reminds us that when it comes to pay at least, workers are already facing very tough conditions, even before the winter crunch point.
CPI inflation hit double digits (10.1 per cent) in July, with Resolution Foundation analysis of the latest data yesterday (Wednesday 17 August 2022) showing that it was even higher for the poorest tenth of households - at 10.9 per cent. Another significant increase in inflation from 9.4 per cent in June to 10.1 per cent in July was driven by primarily by rising food prices, which are rising at a rate of 12.7 per cent (up from 9.8 per cent June).
The Highland Council is inviting communities to apply for a share of the 2022/23 allocation of the Nature Restoration Fund. Established by the Scottish Government, the Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) is a capital fund designed to help support projects that will deliver nature restoration, safeguard wildlife, and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss due to climate change.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (August 17th) sold 109 store cattle and 92 adult head of breeding cattle. Bullocks (66) averaged 229.3p per kg and sold to 262.9p per kg for a pair of 407kg Beef shorthorn crosses from Auchriachan, Tomintoul and £1,210 gross for a pen of 518kg Charolais crosses from Lower Gartally, Drumnadrochit.
Own-label ranges reach record levels as people shop around between retailers searching for the best value products. Latest figures from Kantar market research show the highest rate of inflation since the market research group began tracking the sector 14 years ago taking the average annual grocery bill to £5,128.
Real average weekly earnings fell by 3 per cent in the three months to June, the biggest fall since 1977, the Resolution Foundation said on Tuesday 16 August 2022 in response to the latest ONS labour market statistics. The latest data is dominated by near double-digit inflation, which according to the Foundation's analysis of longer-term ONS and Bank of England pay data, has brought about the deepest pay squeeze in 45 years.
The government would need to find £12 billion simply to achieve what it was aiming to do with the £24 billion package announced in May. That's largely because in May energy prices were expected to rise by 95% in 2022/23, and are now expected to rise by 141%.
The report by the Office for National Statistics published today (17August 2022) shows record increases in prices. Within transport, there were upward contributions to the CPIH annual inflation rate from motor fuels and from transport services, where air fares and international rail tickets, in particular, rose in price between June and July 2022.
Making the service net-zero by 2040. Humsa Yousaf visited Caithness and met with Caithness Health Action Team (CHAT) before going over to Orkney.
The First Minister will convene an urgent summit with energy supply companies and consumer groups later this month, to discuss how advice and support for people struggling with energy bills can be improved. The summit will consider what collective action can be taken by government, energy companies and the third sector to help businesses and consumers access advice, and get support with debt issues.
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 8.8% in the 12 months to July 2022, up from 8.2% in June. The largest upward contributions to the annual CPIH inflation rate in July 2022 came from housing and household services (principally from electricity, gas and other fuels, and owner occupiers' housing costs), transport (principally motor fuels), and food and non-alcoholic beverages.
n a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.6% in July 2022 compared with no change in July 2021. Figure 4 shows how each of the main groups of goods and services contributed to the change in the CPIH annual inflation rate between June and July 2022.
eterans and disabled people among those to benefit. Changes to a shared equity scheme will mean disabled people, first-time buyers and others on low to medium incomes will have an increased opportunity to buy a home that meets their needs.
The Isle of Skye Candle Company has acquired the Aros Centre in Portree, which has served the local community for more than 20 years. The company is refurbishing the centre to create a bespoke manufacturing facility with visitor centre.
British households are bracing for a winter of massive energy price increases. The average annual bill is forecast to rise above £4,000, which is more than three times what Britons were paying just 12 months ago.
Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Rhoda Grant has submitted a written question on NHS Patient Travel Reimbursement Scheme and is calling on the Scottish Government to prioritise its review and to stop "dragging their feet". This comes after the Scottish Government revealed to her that the NHS Patient Travel Reimbursement Scheme was going to be reviewed but that review was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
