When many people cannot afford to heat their homes adequately, deaths and illness associated with cold weather tend to increase. The chain of events looks like this: Higher heating costs mean some households use less heating.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes immediate action to cut taxes on electricity bills to give millions of households breathing space this winter. This announcement was made at 6.00am today.
The headlines are full of billion-pound investments in AI data centres, offshore wind farms, solar parks and new nuclear power stations. Governments and technology companies are racing to secure enough electricity to power the next generation of artificial intelligence.
The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments as set up by Andy Burnham PM. The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments.
For many years, politicians have spoken about creating a more balanced economy across the United Kingdom. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggest there is still some way to go.
Every month we hear about unemployment figures, employment rates and the state of the UK jobs market. Yet anyone running a business in Caithness may be left wondering whether the statisticians are describing the same country.
The latest regional labour market figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) paint a mixed picture of the UK economy. While Scotland continues to enjoy relatively high levels of employment, there are signs that the jobs market is becoming more challenging across much of the country.
The Government's announcement of ‘Operation Albiston Shadow’, the UK's largest home defence exercise in decades, has put supply chain resilience back on the agenda for British businesses, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. New analysis of the Office for National Statistics (ONS) latest business survey, carried out by the home delivery specialist Parcelhero, reveals that fears over cyber-attacks disrupting supply chains vary sharply depending on the sector.
A realistic look at the options, constraints, and long‑term fiscal choices Public sector debt in the UK has climbed to levels not seen since the early 1960s, now sitting close to 95% of GDP. With borrowing rising year after year and new commitments such as the £850 million VAT cut on electricity many people are asking whether the UK can ever meaningfully reduce its debt.
The UK’s Digital Services Tax (DST) has become one of the most debated fiscal measures in recent years. Originally introduced in 2020 as a temporary solution to the challenge of taxing multinational tech giants, the DST continues to raise questions about fairness, international cooperation, and the future of global tax reform.
To stay in the top job, a British prime minister has to try and keep certain groups happy. MPs, party members and donors do not like to be ignored.
The latest ONS PAYE Real Time Information bulletin (July 2026) shows a small fall in payrolled employees over the year, modest month‑to‑month stability, and continued growth in median pay, with strong increases in health and social work but weaker growth in education. Payrolled employees: 30.3 million in June 2026 — down 71,000 (0.2%) from June 2025.
The latest Public Sector Finances bulletin from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows a significant improvement in the UK’s fiscal position for June 2026. Borrowing fell sharply compared with last year, driven primarily by lower inflation-linked debt interest payments.
UKEF have signed a first-of-its-kind financing framework with GE Aerospace worth £750 million, over five years. UKEF will support financing for airlines seeking engine repairs at GE Aerospace’s sites in Wales and Scotland, backing regional supply chains and jobs.
What is fiscal policy, and why does it matter? Fiscal policy is one of the government’s most powerful economic tools, yet it is also one of the least understood. Fiscal policy is the process of managing the difference between government spending and its tax revenue for the benefit of society.
Caithness Show attracts thousands to Thurso The annual Caithness Show took place on 17–18 July with livestock competitions, equestrian events, trade stands and family attractions. It remains one of the county's largest annual events.
A new Prime Minister has little time to make a first impression. History suggests that the first 100 days often shape public opinion for years to come.
What would you do if you inherited an economy with slow growth, high taxes, stretched public services and a national debt measured in trillions of pounds? That is the challenge facing Britain's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. During his years as Mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham built a reputation for championing better public transport, stronger local economies and policies aimed at improving everyday living standards.
She fraudulently secured five Bounce Back Loans during the pandemic. Rupali Wagh fraudulently secured £216,250 in Bounce Back Loans for her four companies in 2020.
A new Prime Minister from Greater Manchester could bring a new approach to how Britain is governed. But could giving more power to English regions also reopen the debate about Scotland's own future? Andy Burnham has built much of his political reputation around one central argument: Decisions should be made closer to the people affected by them.