Ukraine is at a turning point in the war, and the next few weeks could determine the outcome of the conflict. Russian forces are under immense strain, with reports indicating that they have lost over 5,000 tanks and armored vehicles in the past year alone.
Who and what are we defending in the UK? It's a question in need of an answer. As politicians and politicians demand more defence spending, whose rights are we defending, and so who should pick up the bill?.
The UK economy unexpectedly grew at the end of last year, despite the Bank of England predicting last week it would be in recession territory. But GDP per capita - which closely tracks disposable income growth – is still lower today than it was before the pandemic, the Resolution Foundation said today (Thursday).
Rising bills, falling support, and a bizarre, outdated design, mean that Council Tax is increasingly resembling the dreaded Poll Tax that it replaced. Poorer households spend an ever-greater share of their income paying it, according to new Resolution Foundation research published today Monday 17 February 2025.
The CMA has found that Topps Tiles' acquisition of CTD Tiles could reduce competitive deals and product choice for customers and businesses in parts of England and Scotland. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found that Topps Tiles' £9 million purchase of 30 CTD Tiles stores raises competition concerns in 4 areas of the United Kingdom.
Over two million extra NHS appointments including for chemotherapy, radiotherapy, endoscopy, and diagnostic tests delivered as government delivers first step to fix the NHS seven months early. Pledge to deliver over two million more elective care appointments hit early with over 100,000 more treatments, tests and scans for patients each week.
Rooftop solar panels could cut poorer households' energy bills by almost a quarter, but big upfront costs mean millions are missing out, according to new Resolution Foundation research published on Thursday 13 February 2025. Sunny day savings examines what the Government's proposed ‘rooftop revolution' in solar energy - which could put millions more solar panels on roofs by 2030 - means for household energy bills, and efforts to reduce fuel poverty.
In the week to 9 February 2025, both total Revolut debit card spending and overall retail footfall decreased by 6% and 4%, respectively, compared with the previous week. When compared with the equivalent week of 2024, total Revolut debit card spending increased by 6%, while overall retail footfall decreased by 1% (Revolut, MRI OnLocation).
A Stromness-based company that provides vessels and expertise for the marine industry across Europe is expanding to meet growing demand for its specialist services. Green Marine UK is establishing a new department offering innovative services, which will lead to the creation of new jobs in Orkney.
From tomorrow (17 February), Local Authorities can begin rolling out local schemes for tax relief to help filmmakers produce the country's next box office hits, rom-coms and cult classics. Box-office boost for film studios as 40% relief on business rates roll out begins, lasting until 2034.
The Business Secretary launches the Plan for Steel Consultation, seeking views from stakeholders to inform development of the Steel Strategy. British steelmakers are being backed today by the Government as the Business Secretary launches the Plan for Steel Consultation.
Rachel Reeves suffers with the nickname ‘Rachel from Accounts'. Only it looks like her own accounting has not been that good, and nor is her CV all she claims it to be.
The Bank of England could make our lives a lot better by changing some of its policies, but it shows no sign of doing so. Why then do we tolerate its supposed independence when that is used to undermine our well-being?.
One of Britain's most complex environmental restoration projects is taking on 23 new apprentices. The decommissioning of the former centre of fast reactor research and development at Dounreay is continuing to create long-term opportunities for young people.
By 2040, the number of pupils in Scotland is projected to be 90,000 lower than in 2024. Policymakers face a major choice over how to respond.
Scotland's schools are relatively well funded. Falling pupil rolls and workforce planning represent both challenges and opportunities going forwards.
ENIAC - Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)[1][2] was the first programmable, electronic, general-purpose digital computer, completed in 1945.[3][4] Other computers had some of these features, but ENIAC was the first to have them all. It was Turing-complete and able to solve "a large class of numerical problems" through reprogramming.
Trump says the UK needs to spend five per cent of its GDP on defence. That would increase the spend from £60 billion to £140 billion.
Nathalia Holt, author of "Rise of the Rocket Girls," inspires with key lessons from NASA's female pioneers. Artfully, Dr.
An article in he Morning Star newspaper on Friday 14 February highlights the threat to people on disability benefits. ESPITE losing in the High Court over proposals to make changes to the Work Capability Assessment, the government is pushing ahead with plans that will further impoverish disabled people on a mass scale.
