The World Trade Organization (WTO) has stated that the volume of global trade in goods is expected to decrease by 0.2% this year. This decline is attributed to U.S.
The following information is for the period from December 2024 to February 2025. For this release we have implemented revisions, on an exceptional basis, back to October 2020 to allow for late and updated returns we received from one business to be included and improve the quality of the estimates.
A redundant Sellafield train has returned to the firm that rebuilt it 28 years ago. Sellafield's hardworking locomotives star in the latest series of Great British Railway Journeys on BBC2, giving viewers a rare glimpse at one of the largest internal rail networks in the country.
The Office for National Statistics has produce a page today setting out a variety of the numbers to help with navigating the complexities of the UK economy It is neatly laid out allowing you to choose he areas that most interest you. This tool presents data from our most recent releases in the main areas that contribute to economic activity.
Estimates for payrolled employees in the UK decreased by 8,000 (0.0%) between January and February 2025 but rose by 35,000 (0.1%) between February 2024 and February 2025. Payrolled employees fell by 21,000 (0.1%) over the quarter but rose by 50,000 (0.2%) over the year, when looking at December 2024 to February 2025.
£400m of trade and investment wins from UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue set to boost the British economy. £400m of trade and investment wins set to boost the British economy and deliver economic growth and security for working people.
Ofgem is expected to confirm the National Energy System Operator's ambitious new plan to reform grid connections and unlock billions of investment. Grid connections for businesses that will deliver clean energy prioritised, driving growth to put more money in working people's pockets.
Could you guess there is an election coming next May. First Minister John Swinney has announced he will bring forward the Scottish Government's legislative programme to ensure the country is as prepared as possible to secure its future in the face of the uncertainty facing the global economy.
Florin-Petrica Bodale was a building contractor and sole trader, operating in Harrow. He claimed his business had a turnover of more than £200,000 to claim the maximum Covid Bounce Back loan.
He also attempted to strike-off one of the companies to avoid repaying the loan. Mehmet Akyuz fraudulently applied for three Bounce Back Loans for his organic food shop and cafe and leather import business.
The UK makes second £752 million payment to Ukraine through the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme. A £752 million payment has today (14 April) been sent to Ukraine through the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme.
Ahead of Easter, the new Achmelvich beach car park and public amenities are now open. Achmelvich beach facilities have undergone a remarkable £1.1m upgrade and transformation of facilities that include an extensive 70 space car park, designated blue badge spaces, new toilet facilities with an accessible toilet, baby changing facility and two outdoor cold-water showers, cycle rack, recycling bins and new signage and interpretation.
The Government has secured raw materials needed to save British Steel. The Business Secretary pushes ahead with efforts to safeguard British Steel.
What would the United States stand to lose economically if its current access to the Taiwanese market were upended or totally restricted? This seemingly theoretical question about the longtime U.S. trading partner has taken on more relevance in the past several weeks.
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that from Monday 21 April it's in-house bus team will be delivering the 918 Wick to Berriedale service. This is the first venture for the in-house bus company outside of the Inverness area since the successful introduction and launch of Highland Council Buses.
The Radio Teleswitching Service (RTS) is due to end on Monday 30 June 2025. If your electricity meter uses RTS, it must be replaced.
The latest statistics for Insolvency Service enforcement outcomes also outline Covid loan abuse and bankruptcy restriction orders. More than 1,000 directors disqualified following Insolvency Service investigations.
Find out if a business has registered with HMRC under the money laundering regulations and report them if they have not. A full list of HMRC registered businesses is available in the Supervised Business Register.
Loch Fyne company Otter Ferry Seafish Limited to increase production, safeguard the workforce and create new jobs. A £350,000 expansion project at a seafood company in Argyll will increase production, safeguard the workforce and create new jobs.
The Scottish Housing Market Review collates a range of previously published statistics on the latest trends in the Scottish housing market. Registers of Scotland data shows that due to three consecutive quarters of annual growth up to Q4 2024, sales in 2024 were up 5.4% from 2023.
