UK Telecoms Innovation Network to unleash innovation in broadband and mobile network companies. Will guide firms seeking R&D funding or collaboration on Open RAN and other disruptive tech.
The Chief Statistician has released figures on local government finance in 2020-21. These figures provide a comprehensive overview of the financial activity of local government, including revenue expenditure and income; capital expenditure and financing; reserves; debt; and pensions.
The Office for the Internal Market (OIM) has published the first report of its kind of the UK internal market. The OIM's report demonstrates the scale and importance of trade, which is likely to exceed £190 billion annually, between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Benefit now available in Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and the Western Isles. The new Adult Disability Payment has opened for applications from people living in three pilot areas.
The Scottish Government has announced a £4 million funding package to help improve infrastructure on Scotland's islands. The capital investment will be allocated to the six island local authorities to fund the improvement, creation or safeguarding of locally developed infrastructure projects.
With weeks left until the end of the tax year, many experienced investors will have completed their tax year end routine by now: ISAs (maybe for the whole family), pensions (if not caught up by the allowance cuts) and crystallising any capital gains. But what if after all that you're still looking at quite a sizeable tax bill?.
The Department for Work and Pensions is laying emergency regulations today (Monday 21 March 2022) so those arriving in the UK from Ukraine as a result of the Russian invasion can access Universal Credit and jobs support immediately. Ukrainians will also be eligible for Housing Benefit, Pension Credit, Personal Independence Payment, Child Disability Living Allowance and Carers Allowance, and Attendance Allowance.
One year since landmark North Sea Transition Deal was agreed between UK government and oil and gas industry to support the sector's transition to cleaner energy. One year since landmark North Sea Transition Deal was agreed between UK government and oil and gas industry.
High-skilled oil and gas workers and the supply chain will not be left behind in transition to low carbon future as landmark North Sea Transition Deal is agreed with industry. UK becomes first G7 country to agree a landmark deal to support the oil and gas industry's transition to clean, green energy - while supporting 40,000 jobs.
Almost £6 billion has been invested to support low income households across Scotland over the last three years. More than a third of that total, around £2.18 billion, has directly benefitted children as the Scottish Government prepares to publish its Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan for 2022-2026.
It can be complex area to look since different terms have applied to the loans going back over the years. England Update on pre-2012 income contingent (ICR) student loans interest rate.
A cross-Whitehall efficiency crackdown to cut £5.5 billion of wasteful spending was announced by the Chancellor. The Prime Minister and the Chancellor order new crackdown on cross-Whitehall waste to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and economy across government.
A plan to help the technology sector reach new international markets has been published. Produced in partnership with industry experts, the Export Plan for Scotland's Technology Sector identifies opportunities to build on strengths in key areas, including digital technologies and advanced manufacturing.
9,533 new cases of COVID-19 reported 0 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive (noting that Register Offices are generally closed at weekends). 31 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19.
UK Ambassador Barbara Woodward gave a statement at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine - delivered on 18 March 2022. Thank you, Mr.
The Chancellor is issuing a letter to John Flint, the CEO of the UK Infrastructure Bank, outlining government's priorities for the institution. Ahead of the UK Infrastructure Bank's first strategic plan, the Chancellor is writing to the CEO of UKIB to outline the government's policy priorities for the institution and to provide additional clarity on its mandate.
The UK is taking world-leading action to put combating climate change at the heart of our pensions. Not only do we believe that tackling climate change is right for the planet, green investments represent a huge opportunity for the UK's financial services sector.
Finance Secretary writes to Treasury ahead of Spring Statement. People and businesses need urgent UK Government support to mitigate the rising cost of living, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has said.
UK leading the humanitarian response by donating over two million medical items to Ukraine including vital medicines, wound packs, and intensive care equipment. Latest shipment left in flight on Friday morning with thousands of doses of medicines, including pain relief Secretary of State for Health and Social Care affirms UK's commitment to stand shoulder to shoulder with Ukraine.
Caithness General Hospital is experiencing an outbreak of COVID-19 in both Bignold and Rosebank wards. Patients are being clinically assessed and monitored with normal patient care continuing.
