News Archive

24/7/2025

 
£30 million to decarbonise shipping, boost careers and deliver growth across the UK

Funding will be crucial in supporting the green fuels and technologies of the future, so we can clean up sea travel and trade.   coastal communities across the UK will benefit from £30 million to make shipping and sea travel greener, boosting local economies, and supporting jobs and skills.  

23/7/2025

New DVLA Licence Rules for Drivers Aged 70+ From July 2025

Drivers turning 70 will still renew their licences every three years, but from July 2025 the DVLA is tightening health checks to enhance road safety for an ageing population.   Overview of Changes Renewal frequency remains every three years after age 70; first reminder arrives 90 days before your birthday.  

23/7/2025

 
Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief Commentary (BPR)

James Farrell, Head of Rural Consultancy, Knight Frank comments on the latest proposals.   The Government has today published draft legislation confirming its planned reforms to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR).  

23/7/2025

UK sanctions notorious people-smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown

Gang ring leaders, key intermediaries and suppliers of people-smuggling equipment have today [July 23] been hit with the first ever sanctions targeting irregular migration by the UK.   UK sanctions 25 targets at the heart of people-smuggling networks that drive irregular migration to the UK.  

23/7/2025

 
What happens in a financial crash - and why it matters

Crashes don't just happen.  They build, and then they tip.  

23/7/2025

Jobs unlocked as first wave of hydrogen projects sign contracts

10 projects from the first phase of the government's flagship hydrogen programme can begin construction.   Spades in the ground as 10 of the UK's first commercial-scale green hydrogen projects sign contracts, boosting growth as part of Plan for Change.  

23/7/2025

 
The Dangers of Holding Money in Foreign Bank Accounts

For many UK savers frustrated by low interest rates, the idea of opening a foreign bank account can seem appealing.   Perhaps a bank overseas is offering rates that far exceed anything available in the UK.  

23/7/2025

New operational partnership with delivery giants to combat illegal working

More delivery riders caught sharing their accounts with migrants who have no right to work in the UK will be suspended, as part of the government's UK-wide crackdown on illegal working under the Plan for Change.   A new agreement between the Home Office and Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats will ensure delivery firms receive new information concerning the locations of asylum hotels to help tackle illegal working.  

23/7/2025

 
Does the recently UK renters rights bill affect Scotland?

The UK Renters' Rights Bill does have some impact in Scotland, but its main provisions apply to England.   What the Bill Does in England? Abolishes Section 21 "no-fault" evictions.  

23/7/2025

How risk-ready is your organisation?

Find out in minutes with our quick and powerful Risk Maturity Self-Assessment Toolkit.   In the UK public sector, managing risk effectively is essential to delivering trusted services and meeting regulatory expectations.  

22/7/2025

Public sector finances UK June 2025 - Borrowing Increases

Borrowing - the difference between total public sector spending and income - was £20.7 billion in June 2025; this was £6.6 billion more than in June 2024 and the second-highest June borrowing since monthly records began in 1993, after that of June 2020.   The interest payable on central government debt was £16.4 billion in June 2025, largely because the interest payable on index-linked gilts rises and falls with the Retail Prices Index; this was £8.4 billion more than in June 2024 and the second-highest June central government interest payable since monthly records began in 1997, after that of June 2022.  

22/7/2025

MHRA announces proposals to improve access to world's best medical devices for patients and to boost economic growth in Britain's med tech sector

The MHRA has now published the government's response to its public consultation on future routes to market for medical devices - designed to modernise regulation.   The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today announced important new steps to secure access for patients to the latest medical technologies available in Europe and other advanced countries.  

22/7/2025

 
Sizewell C gets green light with final investment decision

Government agrees final investment decision to give Sizewell C nuclear plant the go-ahead.   Energy Secretary signs off on multi-billion-pound deal for Sizewell C, that will deliver clean power for the equivalent of six million homes and support 10,000 jobs at peak construction.  

22/7/2025

First Minister attends final day of Tall Ships festival

First Minister John Swinney will be among the crowds of people gathering in Aberdeen today to watch the Parade of Sail on the last day of the Tall Ships Races festival.   The First Minister will meet young trainees who are taking part in the races, event organisers and volunteers before watching the 50 Tall Ships leave the harbour.  

22/7/2025

 
Miscarriages of justice victims given access to vital support

Victims of miscarriages of justice will no longer lose out on key benefit support, thanks to legislative changes coming into force today [Tuesday 22 July 2025].   Miscarriage of justice victims will no longer have their compensation counted when applying for benefits.  

22/7/2025

 
UK hammers Putin's energy revenues with fresh sanctions

Fresh sanctions ramp up pressure on Russia's critical oil industry and hit Putin's creaking shadow fleet operation.   New sanctions will disrupt the flow of oil money into Putin's war chest and strand more of his beleaguered shadow fleet.  

22/7/2025

Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water since privatisation - Scotland has its own set up

Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England's rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes.   Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England's rivers, lakes and seas, and protect families from massive bill hikes New regulator will take responsibility of water functions across Ofwat, Environment Agency, Natural England and Drinking Water Inspectorate, ending complexity that gets in the way of delivering for customers Government to fast track five recommendations from the Independent Water Commission in the Commons later today.  

22/7/2025

 
Government unveils new era for British Sign Language (BSL) by championing accessible communications

The government has launched new 5-year plans to improve the use of BSL in individual departments to help break down barriers for Deaf and disabled people.   Departments publish 5-year British Sign Language (BSL) plans.  

22/7/2025

 
Why savings are dead money - and what we should do instead

The government spends £80 billion a year encouraging people to save - but saving don't fund growth, wages or investment.   They just prop up banks and financial markets.  

22/7/2025

 
New HMRC service announced for workers to take control of their tax affairs

New PAYE service announced to save around 35 million taxpayers' time.   New PAYE service to make tax system simpler and easier for around 35 million workers.