There was broad consistency in furlough rates across the nations and regions of the UK at the end of December with London having the highest take-up rate of 16% against the UK average of 13%. Provisional estimates show that this was also true at the end of January with London having the highest take-up rate at 17% against an increased UK average of 16%.
Forget the rumours bout potential Scottish debt following independence It may not be the only issue for independence but very interesting. Richard Murphy is a chartered accountant.
A geographic breakdown of CJRS claims based on the residential address information that HMRC holds for employees. This does not directly translate to the employee's usual place of work, or employer's centre of operations which may be in a different region.
UK Minister for Scotland David Duguid has updated seafood industry leaders on support available to those who have incurred losses. UK Government Minister for Scotland David Duguid has written to seafood industry leaders updating them on efforts to resolve issues around exports and highlighting the financial assistance the UK Government has made available to those who have incurred losses.
One and a half million people have had their first dose. Scotland's vaccination programme has delivered first doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to a third (33.4%) of those eligible - more than 1.5 million people (1,515,980).
769 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 24,589 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 3.7% of these were positive.
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A new £15 million fund has been announced to support affordable lending services. It will support Credit Unions and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) which offer financial help to those who have poor credit and are often turned away from high street banks.
A recent academic report on the Hypothetical Independence of Catalonia from Spain may suggest some of the dangers if Scottish Independence some to pass. ----------------------------------- Since the 2017 constitutional crisis in Catalonia, the momentum to secede from Spain has grown, but the potential economic impact has not been thoroughly assessed.
Development of regional food and drink projects across Scotland. An initiative to help drive projects that celebrate locally sourced and produced food and drink has reopened for applications.
JCVI has advised the government to invite all people on the GP Learning Disability Register for COVID-19 vaccination. The advice of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) remains that adults with severe and profound learning disabilities, and those with learning disabilities in long-stay nursing and residential care settings, should be offered the vaccine in priority group 6 (people with Down's syndrome are included in group 4).
The UK and Australia have signed a new ‘Space Bridge' partnership to increase knowledge exchange and investment across the two countries' space sectors. The world's first Space Bridge will unlock improved access to trade, investment and academic research opportunities, better advice to businesses and innovative bilateral collaborations. The UK and Australia share future ambitions for space and have similar plans to increase the size and job creation potential of the sector.
More than a third (34.3%) of FTSE 350 board positions are now held by women. Number of women on FTSE 350 boards has risen from 682 to 1026 in 5 years, final Hampton-Alexander Review report reveals.
Enquiries for office space in the major UK cities jumped 800% on Tuesday after Boris Johnson's announcement that the return to the office is not far away. "The announcement from the Prime Minister has obviously sparked a vote of confidence for UK businesses working out what the return to normal looks like.
Yesterday Tuesday 23rd April the First minister laid out what would happen in coming weeks but with few dates One statement takes us back to Level 3 by last week In April. "Return to a levels approach with all of Scotland moving to at least level 3, with some possible adjustments.
The impact of abuse, threats and violence on retail staff will be highlighted in a new awareness-raising campaign. It comes following the passing of the Protection of Workers (Scotland) Bill and findings from the Scottish Grocers Federation, which show a rise in reported attacks on staff in 2020.
Legislation which will help cut emissions, reduce fuel poverty and create green jobs by accelerating the deployment of heat networks has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. Scotland is the first country in the UK to legislate to support the growth of heat networks, through which clusters of homes and businesses get heating from a central source rather than individual fossil fuel boilers - making it safer for customers and more efficient.
Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack said:"Today's figures reflect the challenges we continue to face as a result of this global pandemic. The UK Government has taken quick and decisive action to support jobs and businesses across all parts of the UK.
As Stage 2 of the Inverness West Link project remains on track for completion in early April 2021, a number of core elements making-up this phase of the project have now successfully been completed. This includes the A82 pedestrian underpass; earthworks; drainage and services; installation of a timber jetty and concrete works.
Increase for 154,000 Agenda for Change health workers. NHS Scotland Agenda for Change staff will get an interim pay increase which will be backdated to 1 December 2020, ahead of full pay negotiations being concluded in the coming months.
