A new "Keep Britain Working" review has been launched today [Friday 24 January 2025] to explore how to urgently support people with long-term illnesses or disabilities back into work, and to stay in work. Independent review led by former John Lewis boss, Sir Charlie Mayfield, officially underway.
Cutting crime and reducing the number of vulnerable women being sent to prison is top of the agenda at the first meeting of the Women's Justice Board. Women's Justice Board starts vital work today to make our streets safer.
An independent review into the Loan Charge was launched on 23 January 2025. Ray McCann, former President of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, will lead the review Review aims to bring end to the matter for people affected and is expected to conclude in summer 2025 A new independent review into the Loan Charge has today (23 January) been launched by Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, James Murray.
Consultation into the UK Internal Market Act launched to deliver better outcomes for businesses and citizens across the UK 10-week consultation will aim to improve UK internal market processes. Review aims to protect free trade and boost growth across all four nations of the UK.
Aviation Minister speaks about airspace modernisation strategy and drones at the UKRI's Future of Flight challenge event. Back in 1903, the Wright brothers took to the sky in the world's first ever powered flight, a feat of ingenuity and innovation that won the brothers a place in history.
This week, President Trump was inaugurated for his second term and announced plans to impose significant tariffs on imports. But what exactly are tariffs, and how do they work? In this episode, we dive into the economic consequences of tariffs, why governments use them, and whether they actually achieve their intended goals.
Donald Trump reiterated his "America First" trade policy at the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing that businesses should manufacture their products in the US to avoid tariffs. He promised low taxes for those who comply and tariffs for those who don't, aiming to direct significant revenue into the US treasury.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced plans to amend her Budget proposals regarding non-domiciled residents (non-doms) after receiving feedback from the community. Initially, she had pledged to abolish the current tax system.
The public sector has indeed seen a significant increase in staff since COVID restrictions ended, with an additional 600,000 employees. However, productivity has not kept pace, leading to a situation where taxpayers are paying more for less.
Sentiment across the manufacturing sector fell at the fastest pace in over two years in January, according to the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) latest quarterly Industrial Trends Survey. Manufacturing output volumes fell over the quarter to January, though less sharply than in the quarter to December.
Science and Technology Facilities Council's ISIS Neutron and Muon Source (ISIS) and Swedish Research Council Vetenskapsrådet (VR) signed an agreement this week to extend their partnership. The agreement will enable ongoing collaboration between UK and Swedish researchers using neutron methods for materials studies.
Year-on-year retail sales volumes fell at a faster pace in January, extending the sector's downturn into a fourth consecutive month. That’s according to the latest CBI Distributive Trades Survey.
The Highland Council is pleased to announce, that following a period of negotiation and due diligence, it intends to acquire the entire shareholding of D&E Coaches Limited. Provision of home to school transport is a high-cost statutory function of the Council which has caused significant budget pressures in recent years.
The UK government is launching a GOV.UK Wallet and App to simplify access to services and documents like digital driver's licences, alongside reforms to public sector technology to save £45 billion and drive efficiency and growth. A GOV.UK Wallet will see government-issued documents available on your phone, starting with a Veteran Card and an early version of digital driver's licence later this year.
Welfare fraudsters who cheated the taxpayer out of £7 billion last year could be banned from driving if they repeatedly fail to reimburse the public and repay their debt. Benefit cheats to be stripped of driving licences under new plans in government's biggest fraud crackdown in a generation New Public Authorities (Fraud, Error & Recovery) Bill introduces measures to be tough on criminals and fairer to taxpayers .
For a superpower like the US, free trade is, in practice, an invitation to partake in its wealth. But it also implies an obligation, including political support (or at least non-opposition) and an expectation that the poorer nation will give back part of its new riches by buying the superpower's high-tech exports and debt.
The funding system which covers universities, colleges and apprenticeships, as well as student support, will change in Scotland. Under plans published today, responsibility for providing national training programmes, including apprenticeships, will move from Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to the Scottish Funding Council (SFC).
What went wrong at Hinkley Point C — Europe's largest construction site..
A dedicated visa for international graduates from Scottish universities or colleges who want to stay in Scotland after their studies has been proposed by First Minister John Swinney. Speaking at JP Morgan Chase & Co in Glasgow, the First Minister set out how a tailored visa route for students who have completed their studies could help to tackle population challenges in Scotland and grow the economy.
Funding for local authorities to test and improve how they deliver wrap-around support for parents and families will be doubled to more than £6 million by the 2025-26 budget, helping expand work towards eradicating child poverty. The Scottish Government's Fairer Futures Partnerships will help test new approaches and identify lasting solutions rather than quick fixes.
