ParcelHero says ‘Putin's War' is already having an impact on costs, supply chains and international trade that goes far beyond the borders of Ukraine and Russia. The international delivery expert ParcelHero says freight transport services to Ukraine are at a virtual stop, and many services to Russia have been suspended.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that more than one million customers filed their late tax returns in February - taking advantage of the extra time to complete their Self Assessment without facing a penalty. About 12.2 million customers were expected to file a return for the 2020/21 tax year and more than 11.3 million customers submitted theirs by 28 February.
The UK government has pledged another £80 million in aid after Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. new funding brings total UK support during current Ukraine crisis to £220 million, which includes £120 million of humanitarian aid.
£1.5 million for specialised radiotherapy services. A new plan has been published to improve radiotherapy services for cancer patients.
The UK has introduced new sanctions against Russia, including banning Russian ships from UK ports and additional economic measures. Russian ships banned from UK ports, following fresh wave of sanctions.
British nationals and people settled in the UK will be able to bring extended family members to the UK and sponsored humanitarian visa route will be established. Thousands more Ukrainians will be welcomed to the UK as the Government continues its support for Ukraine in their fight against the Russian invasion.
The UK Government has been urged to waive all visa requirements for any Ukrainian nationals seeking refuge in the UK. In a letter to the Prime Minister, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said "It is vital that rapid, safe and legal routes be established immediately, cooperating with our international partners wherever possible.
The Foreign Secretary launched a first tranche of sanctions against Belarusian individuals and organisations in response to Belarus' role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. first tranche of sanctions implemented against Belarus for its role supporting Russia's military invasion Belarusian Chief of the General Staff and 3 other deputy defence ministers sanctioned two military enterprises sanctioned Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has today (Tuesday 1 March) launched a first tranche of sanctions against Belarusian individuals and organisations in response to the role the country is playing in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including facilitating the invasion from within its borders.
Post Brexit reforms to regulation of wholesale capital markets and prospectus regime announced on Tuesday 1 March. Changes will cut red tape and help make the City of London an even more attractive place to invest and to do business.
During the first meeting of G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors under the German Presidency, Rishi Sunak called on the group to go "faster and further" in support of Ukraine. Speaking with Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko, Rishi Sunak described the fortitude shown by the Ukrainian government and the Ukrainian people as "truly inspiring".
£2.9 million of urgently needed items Scotland is sending critical medical supplies and equipment to help Ukraine following the illegal invasion by Russia. Over 500,000 emergency items valued at about £2.9 million, including hypodermic needles and oxygen masks are being donated by NHS Scotland.
The oil price overnight reached $110 a barrel for Brent Crude. Updating Oil Prices.
A £2m investment in action to tackle climate change, in Highland Council's budget proposals, are expected to benefit long term employment, skills development and career opportunities for people to remain and work in Highland. Despite a challenging financial settlement and significant inflationary pressures the Council has exercised prudent financial management which has enabled a new £10m investment programme to be developed for 2022/23.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is horrifying. Western leaders, fearing a broader war, are responding primarily with economic sanctions.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 1st) sold 18 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (8) averaged 234.3p and sold to 250.0p per kg and £1,572.15 gross.
The financial measures just announced against Russia are unprecedented for a country of its size. This of course means it's impossible to predict exactly how their impacts will reverberate around the Russian - and global - economy.
People who are part of, or wishing to enter a land or nature based industry, can apply for funding support to gain practical skills required to respond to the climate change challenge. Supported by Scottish Government funding of up to £250,000 and administered by Lantra Scotland, the Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Practical Training Fund is open to applications from people aged 13 and over.
Scotland's Chief Statistician today announced the publication of the latest Long-term Monitoring of Health Inequalities report. The report includes a range of indicators selected in order to monitor health inequalities over time.
7,497 new cases* of COVID-19 reported. 21 new reported deaths* of people who have tested positive.
A new National Strategy for Economic Transformation, underpinned by detailed analysis of Scotland's economic strengths and weaknesses, has been published. The strategy contains over 70 actions across five key priority programmes that have been identified as having the greatest potential to deliver economic growth that significantly outperforms the last decade within the current constitutional arrangements.
