Mobile data bills could hit £465 per day in Brazil if footie fans opt out of automatic data limits imposed by networks, instead of using free local Wi-Fi[3]. Fans jetting off for the 10-day group stage could be hit with a staggering roaming bill of almost £5,000[4], more than eight times the cost of the best tickets to the final[5] Brits visiting Brazil can expect to spend an average £5 on every 1MB of mobile internet data - enough to view just 10 web pages, or stream a one minute video.
- 15% of UK adults have so far used a specially enabled credit or debit card to make a contactless payment; - Online and smartphone banking is booming with over 80% of adults regularly managing their money online - 28% of Brits have made payments using a smartphone banking app. New research suggests that shoppers are warming to contactless payments with 15% of Brits having already made a contactless payment using a credit or debit card and more than a fifth saying they expect to use contactless payments this year.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June, 3rd) sold 60 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (37) averaged 197.5p (-4.1p) and sold to 220p per kg and £1,475.80 gross.
All businesses must now display the new version of the Health and Safety Law Poster, or issue copies of the new leaflets. The new poster was issued in 2009 and was set out in simple terms, using numbered lists of basic points, what employers and workers must do, as well as showing what to do if there is a problem.
'Carrington Dean Teen Money Survey' highlights need for education on value of independent advice. Key findings from 'Carrington Dean Teen Money Survey' 48% of teens trust banks more than their parents for financial advice One-third of 16 and 17 year olds name banks as 'most trusted' source of financial advice 64% of teens trust banks more than independent financial advisers.
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom, has today launched an independent review of the Money Advice Service (MAS) and announced that Christine Farnish will lead the review. The Money Advice Service (MAS) is a body set up by government to provide consumers with financial education and advice.
Culture and External Affairs Secretary to host question session in the city. Those who live, work and study in Inverness will have a chance to quiz Culture and External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop about the government's plans for independence when she visits the city next week.
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Scottish Government are pleased to announce that they have jointly awarded just under £3 million to the Universities of Glasgow and Edinburgh, for a new What Works Scotland (WWS) initiative. The Centre is intended to help policy makers and practitioners in the public services in Scotland transform the way they work.
With significant changes to the pensions market announced in the budget, Partnership undertook research to ascertain what consumers considered to be the most important features for a retirement product. Guaranteed income for life (64%), getting as much income as possible (31%) and income which keeps track with inflation (24%) were the top attributes of the 'perfect retirement product'.
Report on Scotland's young workforce due to be published. Small businesses should receive greater support to encourage them to invest in the future of Scotland’s young people, a report to be published next week will recommend.
The Government is extending the right to request flexible working to all employees, removing the current statutory procedure for considering requests. Employers will then have a duty to consider all requests in a reasonable manner but will have the flexibility to refuse requests on business grounds.
- The average age of a UK first time buyer is 36 years old according to MoneySuperMarket *- South West first time buyers are aged 41 - Two-fifths of recent buyers say they had to compromise on renovations or repairs to be able to afford their first home The average age UK house hunters estimate they will be able to take their first step onto the property ladder is 36 years old, according to research* by MoneySuperMarket. *The UK's number one comparison site found that while the average age of a first time buyer is now 36, there is a variation between the regions.
- 40 new vehicles provide walk-in post offices on wheels - Mobile branches serving over 250 locations a week across UK - New vehicles to cover half a million miles over coming year - Post Office "modernising to meet customers' needs" - Modern, reliable service for customers Post Office has announced the roll-out its new fleet of mobile post offices, deploying 40 new vehicles to serve 250 locations every week in rural areas across the UK. The new vehicles are Mercedes Sprinter vans, kitted out to provide a walk-in post office on wheels, with the added facility of an accessibility lift.
The Post Office will launch its highly competitive range of mortgages along with its financial services partner, Bank of Ireland UK, on Monday, 2nd June 2014. The range is available initially through the Legal and General Mortgage Club Appointed Representatives, and will cater to the needs of first time buyers or those looking to move.
Which? launches a new campaign to help people Unlock Better Mobile Deals as we find many don't trust their provider to put them on the right deal for their usage. New Which? research reveals only four in 10 (40%) currently trust their mobile phone provider to put them on the best deal for their usage at the end of their contract, and many think it is unfair phones are locked to one provider.
Customers are using less cash than ever as retailers make it easier and more convenient to shop and pay. New data reveals that a growing proportion of smaller payments previously made in cash are now being made in other ways.
This week saw thirteen new officers enrolled into the ranks of the Special Constabulary within Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division, the first sworn in since the creation of the new police service since April 2013. The Special Constabulary is a unique body of people who voluntarily give up their personal time to contribute positively to the wellbeing and safety of their communities.
An estate on the Isle of Lewis will come into community ownership thanks to grants announced this week from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Land Fund (SLF). The Carloway Estate will purchase over 11,000 acres of land on the north-west coast of the Isle of Lewis that takes in over 200 crofts spread across seven townships including Callanish, Breasclete, Tolsta Chaolais, and a number of outlying islands.
The Scottish Police Authority has today published 12 recommendations aimed at improving the targeting, effectiveness, and transparency of the use of stop and search tactics by Police Scotland. Publishing the results of its scrutiny review of stop and search, the SPA has acknowledged the contribution that stop and search makes to tackling violence and antisocial behaviour in Scotland.
Anyone with an interest in marine energy might wish to take look in on this lecture being held at ERI, Thurso. With marine energy being touted often as one of the means that Caithness will gain some new employment and contracts as Dounreay runs down this lecture may give some serious insights into what the fact are.