CPI inflation is expected to be over 9% during the next few months and to rise to slightly above 11% in October. The increase in October reflects higher projected household energy prices following a prospective additional large increase in the Ofgem price cap.
Food inflation likely to reach 15% this summer hitting most vulnerable households hardest Monthly food bills are set to rise by another £43 per month for a typical family of four. Food inflation is set to hit its highest level in more than 20 years.
Tracker rates for mortgages will rise by .25 percent following the bank interest rise announcement. People on fixed rate mortgage agreements will see no change until their deal runs out..
From Oilprice.com. German Economy Minister Habeck: reduction of Nord Stream 1 gas flows is a political decision.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June 14th) sold 25 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (8) averaged 244.4p (-3.1p) and sold to 257.0p per kg and £1,770.00 gross.
UNISON, the union for NHS staff, has said it will consult its health members on a ‘disappointing' pay offer of 5 per cent. The joint unions had submitted a pay claim asking for an above-inflation pay rise.
iPads packed with information and support for people with type 2 diabetes will be available from High Life Highland libraries. There is a growing prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Scotland, and it is hoped technology, loaded with health information, access to online peer support, online education and helping people access appointments will improve people's access to the right healthcare.
It's not just tough hours, it impacts every aspect of your social and family life too, night worker tells GMB congress. Night workers are at greater risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and depression and deserve a higher minimum wage and lower retirement age, GMB congress has been told.
FM: ‘It's time to talk about independence' Setting out the fresh case for Scotland to become an independent country began today as First Minister Nicola Sturgeon declared ‘It's time' and published new analysis showing the prize of independence is a wealthier, fairer Scotland. The Scottish Government analysis - Independence in the Modern World.
New figures released today show the value of UK exports to the EU increased by 8.1% and are now at their highest levels since records began. Yet Britain's ‘belligerent’ NI Protocol override bill will likely derail trade once again, warns the international delivery expert ParcelHero.
The Scottish Government has recommended that the Scottish Parliament refuse consent for two Bills being introduced by the UK Government. Trade Minister Ivan McKee has said the UK Procurement Bill and the Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill would currently allow UK Ministers to legislate in matters that are devolved to the Scottish Parliament, including implementing trade agreements in Scotland without the scrutiny of MSPs.
Deprivation gap at a record low. A record proportion of young people from the most deprived communities are going on to ‘positive destinations' after leaving school.
There were 20,056 all-sector new build homes completed in Scotland in the year to end September 2021, according to quarterly statistics on housebuilding and affordable housing supply published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. This is an increase of 26% (4,174 homes) on the 15,882 completions in the previous year, in which activity levels were impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown measures.
Marine Scotland Science today published the Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2021. The publication details statistics on the employment, production and value of shellfish from Scottish Shellfish Farms.
The latest quarterly Scottish Government Workforce Information statistics have been published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. These statistics cover the numbers of workers, staff sickness rates, and the diversity of staff up to the most recent quarter ending March 2022.
Delivery at highest rate since 2000-01. More than 50,000 affordable homes have been delivered since the start of the last Parliament, boosting efforts to reduce inequality by providing more warm, safe, high-quality places to live.
Government food strategy will back our farmers by helping to increase domestic production, spread jobs and grow the economy. Plans to drive innovation and harness pioneering technology in farming will be set out today as part of the Government's Food Strategy which will back our farmers by helping to increase domestic production, spread jobs and grow the economy.
The First Minister will pledge the Scottish Government's support to work in partnership with industry for a more resilient economy following the pandemic, to help create a wealthier, fairer and greener Scotland. In the opening address at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) Annual Forum in Edinburgh, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to urge businesses to adapt to new ways of working that will help achieve net zero and improve overall wellbeing.
GILLS HARBOUR Ltd - ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at JOHN O'GROATS VILLAGE HALL, MONDAY JUNE 13th @ 7.30 PM. GILLS HARBOUR IS THE ONLY OFFICIALLY-RECOGNISED 'ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA' IN NE CAITHNESS.
Minister signals no change to GM regime in Scotland. Environment Minister Mairi McAllan responds to the UK Government Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill in a letter to Mr George Eustice MP and Mr Alister Jack MP.
