Yesterday, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) released its latest report containing information about the UK cyber security sector. This includes the number of businesses, the sector's contribution to the UK economy, the number of people employed and the products and services offered by these firms.
The DWP is expected to announce up to £5bn in welfare cuts on Tuesday, with many PIP claimants worried they are in the firing line. Expected reforms to the welfare system are likely to be announced on Tuesday with disability payments under the microscope as the government looks to cut the benefits bill by £5bn.
A new programme is being launched to attract more people into the planning profession and build their skills. The National Planning Skills Commitment Plan will provide training and skills development through monthly themed webinars, hands-on learning and recruitment support.
President Trump has mentioned the deficit in the USA many times as a reason why he wants big changes. But corporate America is not paying its share of taxes that would help reduce the deficit.
Paul Johnson writing for the Times and reproduce at The Institute for fiscal Studies sets out the problems for Rachel Reeves with her spring statement coming next week. "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Perhaps the chancellor is contemplating Romeo and Juliet as she prepares for her spring forecast.
The reason why Egypt retained its special economic system and was not allowed to share in the general economic freedom of the Roman Empire is that it was the main source of Rome's grain supply. Maintenance of this supply was critical to Rome's survival, especially due to the policy of distributing free grain (later bread) to all Rome's citizens which began in 58 B.C.
From cancer detection to new scientific discoveries, AI is already catalysing opportunities for growth and productivity across the UK economy and public services. We are witnessing firsthand how AI is rapidly becoming the world's next great General-Purpose Technology - like electricity and personal computers - with widespread applications and the power to reshape entire economies and societies.
A further phase of development is getting under way at Wick Business Park in a move that will support economic growth and strengthen population retention in Caithness. Park owner Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded a £1.8m contract to Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd to build a further four new business units.
Public investment is planned for a major redevelopment project at Port of Nigg in the Highlands. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved up to £10 million to support development of the port's Inner East Quay, which will result in the creation of a new heavy-duty quayside and the introduction of roll-on roll-off capability.
The benefits system needs repairing but there are plenty of tax reliefs for the better off that could be changed to make for more a balanced society. Tax reliefs on pension contributions are way to generous and do not benefit people who are unlikely to be in receipt of big pensions.
In recent months, more than 20 SNP MSPs, including former first ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon, Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop, have announced plans to stand down. The numbers of MSP's standing down is increasing rapidly as parties are choosing candidates to stand at the next Scottish election in 2026.
Well plenty being talked about cutting regulations to save money. Even if true reorganisations often work out to be expensive.
The Scottish government is to scrap flagship plans to make homeowners switch to greener heating soon after buying a new home. The acting net-zero secretary Gillian Martin told MSPs that the draft Heat in Buildings Bill, external would no longer be put forward in its current form.
Inaugural meeting of the Great British Energy start-up board takes place in Aberdeen to drive the UK's clean energy future. Great British Energy start-up board meet for the first time in Aberdeen.
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) is advising the government to reform the Thatcher-era approach to industrial relations by extending fair pay agreements to industries crucial to its national missions Industries crucial to Labour's missions - such as house-building, childcare and rail - are struggling to meet demand Government must address workforce challenges to meet its milestones. Fair Pay Agreements can solve recruitment and retention problems amongst staff, says IPPR.
The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney this evening at Downing Street. The Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney this evening at Downing Street.
Additional support will be made available through the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to support universities facing financial challenges. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said an additional £10 million will be provided to the SFC to support higher education institutions such as the University of Dundee as they navigate current financial challenges.
Sending top doctors into areas of highest economic inactivity is busting through the backlog. Targeted approach is cutting waiting lists twice as fast as rest of the country.
Acting Minister for Climate Action Dr Alasdair Allan has asked for urgent actions to increase the pace of progress on replacing Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) meters ahead of the service switching off in June. RTS meters are out of date and energy suppliers are being encouraged by Ofgem to replace old meters with smart meters.
On Saturday, government-employed journalists at Voice of America (VoA) were put on administrative leave, a day after Trump signed an order eliminating the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM), VoA's parent company, along with six other federal agencies. Reporters at VoA, which broadcasts news, information and cultural programming in nearly 50 languages to a global audience, were placed on "administrative leave with full pay and benefits until otherwise notified", according to an internal memo obtained by the Hill, adding that it is "not being done for any disciplinary purpose".
