Science Minister Lord Vallance calls on businesses and researchers to develop cutting edge tech, that could cut energy costs in the long-term. Businesses and researchers to turbocharge AI and digital tech to cut peak demand for grid electricity by 2 gigawatts - equivalent to powering over 1.5 million homes.
The Bank of England (BoE) weighs a wide range of economic indicators and forecasts to decide whether to change interest rates. Here's how the process works.
The Bank of England Base Rate cuts are a double-edged sword, causing misery among savers. But lowering mortgage costs, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk analysis.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will outline how £143 million of UK Government funding will secure over 130 disused coal tips in Wales on a visit to Port Talbot today, Thursday 7 August. Chancellor to visit coal tip site in Wales to see the work being done to protect families and businesses from disused coal tips.
New measures to crack down on cowboy cosmetic procedures will be introduced by the government. Only suitably qualified healthcare professionals will be able to deliver high-risk procedures such as Brazilian Butt Lifts. Clinics administering fillers and Botox will need to meet strict standards to obtain a licence.
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 to 2025 is available to view and download. The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 to 2025.
Scottish Secretary keynote speech on the value of Scotland's cultural offer. Scotland's most internationally recognised cultural brands will work alongside the Scotland Office to promote Brand Scotland, in a landmark partnership selling the best of Scotland overseas and encouraging investment and growth.
The number of students achieving passes at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level, as well as in vocational and technical courses, has increased across Scotland this year. The poverty-related attainment gap has also narrowed at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher level over the 2024-25 academic year, according to the results data published by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
A fund for pilot projects to help people to stay in their homes has been launched by Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan. Managed by Advice Direct Scotland, the £4 million fund will support organisations to pilot new 'ask and act' measures.
Caledonia North Offshore Wind Farm - construction and operation of an offshore wind farm comprising up to 77 turbines with a maximum blade tip height of 355m, subsea interconnector and export cabling and associated infrastructure. The north planning committee of Highland council will decide today 6 August 2025.
Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), a red meat allergy caused by tick bites, is emerging in the UK. It's a type of food allergy triggered by a carbohydrate called alpha-gal, found in mammals, which is introduced into the body through tick saliva after a bite.
The number of 18-year-olds from Scotland's most deprived areas securing places at university has increased by 100 to 1,960, a new record high, officials figures have shown. The number of young Scots who have secured a place at university this year has also increased to a new high.
A four-year Embedded Engineering Resource Framework has been renewed with seven companies. The UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has renewed its multimillion-pound Embedded Engineering Resource Framework ("the Framework") with seven companies.
The Low Pay Commission has updated its projections for the National Living Wage in 2026. The Government has today published the Low Pay Commission's remit for the rates of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) that will apply from April 2026.
The Electric Car Grant will make owning an electric car cheaper, easier and a reality for thousands more people across the UK. the price of 4 Citroën models will be slashed by £1,500 - putting money in people's pockets as part of the Plan for Change.
The Government's manifesto commitment to deliver a genuine living wage for working people took a step closer today as it set out new considerations for the Low Pay Commission when recommending next year's National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage. Discriminatory age bands to be removed as new Low Pay Commission remit delivers progress towards a single wage rate for adults.
HMRC encourages parents to register for Tax-Free Childcare to help towards the cost of their childcare bills. This Playday (6 August 2025), working families are encouraged to sign up for Tax-Free Childcare to save on their childcare bills.
There has been an increase in planned operations across NHS Scotland, as recent statistics reveal that the number of hip and knee arthroplasty operations reached an all-time high in 2024. The statistics from The Scottish Arthroplasty Project reported that 17,399 first (primary) hip or knee replacements performed in NHS Scotland hospitals in 2024 compared to 15,908 in 2019.
A historic reactor complex has been demolished, creating a new skyline at Harwell site - the birthplace of pioneering nuclear research and innovation. The complex originally housed the UK's first fast fission reactor Zephyr, followed by Dimple - a multi-purpose, zero power, water moderated reactor.
An article in The Lowdown web site 1 August 2025. The government's recently unveiled 10-Year Health Plan wants to set up to 300 "neighbourhood health hubs." - local one-stop centres to offer diagnostics, outpatient treatment, mental health support, and preventive services, to relieve pressure on hospitals.
