Speculation about what may be coming in the next budget or landlords and potentially tenants if rents go up..
The Highland Council has launched a survey about the housing needs and future aspirations of local households. The survey will allow the Council to better understand the housing circumstances and needs of local households so that a good range of housing options can be delivered in the future.
Artificial intelligence systems are thirsty, consuming as much as 500 milliliters of water - a single-serving water bottle - for each short conversation a user has with the GPT-3 version of OpenAI's ChatGPT system. They use roughly the same amount of water to draft a 100-word email message.
We talk about food poverty and fuel poverty, but almost never about rent poverty. Yet rent is now the biggest driver of inequality in Britain.
Households spend on average about £700 more in December, which is 29% more than in a typical month, according to the Bank of England. This figure could grow to £730 if inflation hits 4% as forecast.
The tariff wars between the US and its trade partners have rarely been out of the news since the US president, Donald Trump, revealed his plans for sweeping "liberation day" levies back in April. The uncertainty that followed for businesses worldwide has now morphed into a battle over global supply chains, as the US and China seek dominance over resources and manufacturing.
In the UK, if you rent out a furnished room in your home you may not have to pay any tax on the income. Here is a quick look at the rules for anyone thinking about a little extra cash and the limits to steer clear of paying tax on it legally.
CNC has partnered with Crimestoppers to provide a 24/7, fully anonymous way to report misconduct, with a clear focus on tackling sexual harassment. The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has today announced a new partnership with the independent charity Crimestoppers, providing officers and staff with a strengthened route for raising concerns anonymously.
The UK has announced emergency funding to support families affected by the devastating earthquake which hit Afghanistan. Afghan families to receive UK emergency funding following earthquake in eastern Afghanistan which has killed over 800 people.
Extra protection for Scotland's marine environment with new measures coming into effect from October. Fisheries management measures for Marine Protected Areas within offshore waters between 12 and 200 nautical miles from the coast will come into effect from 16 October.
The Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP Home Secretary statement on actions the government is taking with France to strengthen border security and reforms to the asylum system. Mr Speaker, with your permission, I will update the House on the actions we are taking with France to strengthen our border security and the next steps on our reforms to the asylum system. Now to be aware when we came into the government, we found an asylum and immigration system in chaos.
According to the recent Bank of England Money and Credit report, during July households deposited £4.3 billion into interest bearing sight accounts. This is the highest since January, which stood at £5.8 billion.
A social enterprise in Lerwick is putting the finishing touches on a major expansion project. This milestone is a significant step forward in enhancing vital community services and unlocking new pathways for supported employment and skills development.
HIE and SAMS will collaborate to enable pioneering marine and coastal research, innovation and technological advancement. Two organisations have teamed up to strengthen Scotland's status as a major player in the global marine science sector.
The government has delivered its pledge to fund childcare for 30 hours a week - saving parents £7,500 a year, per child, and putting more money in their pockets. Take-up is expected to be over and above initial projections, with over half a million kids on track to be more school ready by age 5 as we give every child the best start in life.
Reform UK has laid out plans for an "emergency programme" to address illegal immigration. The party argues its plans, which include expanding immigration detention capacity from the current roughly 2,200 places to 24,000, would enable the deportation of up to 600,000 people over a parliamentary term.
Customers travelling on ScotRail services (1 September), will pay the same fare no matter what time they travel as peak fares are scrapped for good. In a first for rail travel anywhere in Britain, the Scottish Government policy is aiming to make train fares simpler, more flexible, and provide better value for money for rail users.
Highland Council's new facilities at the famed Old Man of Storr in Skye have enjoyed a highly successful first year in operation. A report which went before the Skye and Raasay Committee on Monday outlined the achievements since Ionad an Stòir/The Storr Centre opened its doors last July.
New corporate criminal offence of 'failure to prevent fraud' will hold large organisations to account if they profit from fraud. Businesses will benefit from a new corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud', designed to drive an anti-fraud culture and improve business confidence.