The Government has accepted the TRA's recommendation to impose new anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of excavators from China to the UK. The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the TRA's recommendation to impose new anti-dumping and countervailing measures on imports of excavators from China to the UK.
Government confirms UK+ exhaustion of rights regime. no legislative changes means businesses can continue operating under the existing exhaustion of intellectual property rights regime without any new requirements.
Changes will mean more money in the pockets of hard-working people when they reach retirement, delivering on government's Plan for Change. Street cleaners, school cooks and other dedicated public servants are set to benefit from a package of reforms to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) that will end discrimination and lead to more money in people's pockets.
Total New Housing Supply (new build, rehabilitations, and net conversions) New housing supply decreased by 16.4% (3,984 homes) in 2023-24, with 20,364 homes supplied compared to 24,348 in 2022-23. Of the total new housing supply, 97.9% (19,943 homes) were new builds, 0.3% (57 homes) were rehabilitations, and 1.8% (364 homes) were net conversions in 2023-24.
Scottish Secretary drives forward Brand Scotland with new campaign fund. The UK Government's drive to sell Brand Scotland around the world will get a boost with the launch of a new fund for overseas campaigns.
The UK government has announced plans to relocate 12,000 civil service jobs from London to regional hubs across the country. As part of this initiative, 11 government office buildings in London will be closed, including major sites like 102 Petty France and 39 Victoria Street.
Parents of 16 to 19 year olds can go online to extend their Child Benefit claim to guarantee payments in September. Parents of 16 to 19 year olds reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August to continue payments.
Cardiology nurses are to be supported to develop advanced skills to enable them to treat a wider range of patients and heart conditions. The National Specialist Nursing In Cardiology Framework will set out how nurses can develop advanced skills and expertise through university-level qualifications and clinical experience.
t is a travesty of justice that Labour had a landslide victory at last year's UK general election with the support of just 20% of the UK electorate. We need electoral reform, and we need it now.
The Defence and Security Accelerator's impact on innovation showcased in new research. A new report published today reveals that companies funded by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) have generated nearly £1 billion in economic value and created over 1,800 jobs across the UK.
New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. new laws introduced today will increase homegrown sustainable aviation fuel, positioning the UK as a world leading destination for the new emerging market.
The Scottish Government has invested over £65 million in projects across Scotland through its ground-breaking Nature Restoration Fund. Established in 2021, it has funded hundreds of projects helping Scotland's species, woodlands, rivers and seas back on the road to recovery.
Mansion House Accord unlocks up to £50 billion investment for the economy, with first commitments to invest in the UK. More ambitious targets than 2023 Mansion House Compact will unlock investment into UK businesses and major infrastructure projects, including clean energy developments.
Civil servant roles, including senior leadership, will be relocated to 13 locations across the UK to develop and deliver policy closer to communities. Thousands of Civil Servants - including senior leaders - will be based in towns and cities across the UK to work with frontline workers and local leaders.
AI technology, ‘Consult', built by the UK government as part of the Humphrey suite has been used to speed up analysis of what the public and experts told the Scottish Government in a recent consultation. Nearly identical results were found by AI after expert review, ranking themes that were most important for policymakers to take on board.
The TRA has recommended that country-specific caps be imposed on certain categories of steel to help defend the UK's steel-production industry. The TRA has recommended that country-specific caps be imposed on certain categories of steel imported to the UK to help defend the country's steel-production industry.
£4m Great British Energy funding scheme to target clean energy projects in Scottish communities. Community-owned energy projects in Scotland to get access to funding from Great British Energy.
Dstl has been part of a major MOD programme which will fundamentally change electromagnetic warfare surveillance and anti-ship missile defence capabilities. In a significant advancement for UK maritime defence, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has played a crucial role in revolutionising the Royal Navy's electromagnetic warfare (EW) capabilities through the Maritime EW Programme (MEWP).
Communities across Scotland seeking to set up renewable energy generation projects can bid for support from an £8 million government fund which has reopened for applications. The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund supports local communities to install wind turbines and solar panels or develop other types of renewable energy generation, such as hydro, to meet local needs.
This year Easter was in April, while last year it was in March. This calendar change distorts the year-on-year sales comparisons - resulting in an artificially higher April, but lower March sales growth.
