Call for holidaymakers to follow rules introduced to help protect farmers from Foot and Mouth. UK holidaymakers heading to Europe this summer are being urged to help protect British farmers from Foot and Mouth disease by not bringing back meat and dairy products.
Richard Murphy yesterday published his thoughts on an article in the - World on brink of climate breakthrough as fossil fuels ‘run out of road', UN chief says. Reading his article and the Guardian article with a link to Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2024 may change your thinking in this fast moving changing world of NET Zero, power use, alternative energy and how we question our politicians.
As consumers slash their spending in the face of tightening household budgets, new analysis from the home delivery expert Parcelhero reveals 1 in 2 online shoppers abandon their cart because of delivery fees. Delivery options are as important as price for many.
Unlocking the cultural and economic potential of the Gaelic language is one of eight new public sector challenges tech companies are being invited to tackle in a new round of the CivTech, the Scottish Government's business accelerator. Other challenges to feature in this year’s programme include reducing teacher workload and improving living and working conditions for people living with musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis.
Funding to inspire young people to set up their own business has been increased by more than a third. The Entrepreneurial Education Fund 2025-26 will make up to £1.2 million available for courses and projects that will encourage more young people, from a wide range of backgrounds, to choose business ownership as a career path.
New analysis published [Thursday 24 July 2025] shows the landmark agreement will deliver a £50m boost to the local economy. NEW figures show trade deal with India will deliver £50 million for Northern Ireland's economy as part of the Plan for Change.
The rich aren't just rich — they're scared. Scared of losing face.
Oil and gas workers in the North East will be able to access tailored support to help them transition into the sustainable energy sector thanks to a new programme launched. The Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund will enable successful applicants to access careers advice and funding for training to move into sectors such as offshore wind, onshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture.
New car registrations in the UK reached 120,331 units in April 2025, down 10.4% year-on-year. In contrast, January 2025 saw 19,050 new van registrations, a steeper decline of 20.5%.
A look at why bond yields are rising and outlook for public finances in the long-term. 0:00 Bond Market.
Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade. coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £30 million to make shipping and sea travel greener, boosting local economies, and supporting jobs and skills.
Extra investment to tackle NHS waits is expected to deliver more than 300,000 appointments and procedures this year. Additional funding of £106 million was set out in the 2025-26 Budget, and an extra £4 million for dermatology activity has been announced today.
Drivers turning 70 will still renew their licences every three years, but from July 2025 the DVLA is tightening health checks to enhance road safety for an ageing population. Overview of Changes Renewal frequency remains every three years after age 70; first reminder arrives 90 days before your birthday.
James Farrell, Head of Rural Consultancy, Knight Frank comments on the latest proposals. The Government has today published draft legislation confirming its planned reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).
Crashes don't just happen. They build, and then they tip.
Gang ring leaders, key intermediaries and suppliers of people-smuggling equipment have today [July 23] been hit with the first ever sanctions targeting irregular migration by the UK. UK sanctions 25 targets at the heart of people-smuggling networks that drive irregular migration to the UK.
The UK Renters' Rights Bill does have some impact in Scotland, but its main provisions apply to England. What the Bill Does in England? Abolishes Section 21 "no-fault" evictions.
10 projects from the first phase of the government's flagship hydrogen programme can begin construction. Spades in the ground as 10 of the UK's first commercial-scale green hydrogen projects sign contracts, boosting growth as part of Plan for Change.
For many UK savers frustrated by low interest rates, the idea of opening a foreign bank account can seem appealing. Perhaps a bank overseas is offering rates that far exceed anything available in the UK.
More delivery riders caught sharing their accounts with migrants who have no right to work in the UK will be suspended, as part of the government's UK-wide crackdown on illegal working under the Plan for Change. A new agreement between the Home Office and Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats will ensure delivery firms receive new information concerning the locations of asylum hotels to help tackle illegal working.
