The measures are backed by the biggest boost to GP funding in years, an extra £889m on top of the existing budget for general practice. Government consults with British Medical Association on measures including largest boost to GP funding in years and reducing outdated targets to free up time.
UK Export Finance supports financing deal which will secure UK contracts for cable protection systems and the charter of an installation vessel. UK Export Finance (UKEF) has, along with other export credit agencies, supported a financing deal for a Taiwanese offshore wind farm which will generate major UK contracts.
The public is being asked for their views on how best to further regulate non-surgical cosmetic procedures to improve client safety. Independent healthcare clinics in Scotland are already regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, but the sector across the UK is not fully regulated.
The Serious Fraud Office today charged five men following the collapse of the law firm Axiom Ince and alleged improper use of over £60 million of client money. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today charged five men, including two solicitors, with offences including fraud, forgery, and the destruction of documents, following the collapse of the law firm Axiom Ince and alleged improper use of over £60 million of client money.
Despite energy prices falling from their peak in 2022, they remain higher than before the cost of living crisis and those with built up energy debt continue to struggle to pay it off. A number of sources show that energy debt increased over the cost of living crisis.
Groundbreaking breeding programme to develop new generation of British grown Douglas fir trees after decades of research. Douglas fir is native to North America and has been used in British forestry for over 100 years.
Government sets out plans to end the use of toxic neonicotinoid pesticides that threaten vital pollinators. Important step forward in delivering on election commitment to safeguarding bees, butterflies and the wider environment.
People will be able to use digital ID's on their phones to verify their age when purchasing alcohol in pubs, clubs, and shops from next year. From next year, people can choose to use digital identities on their phones to prove their age when buying alcohol in high street pubs, clubs and shops - allowing landlords to serve pints more easily and reducing hassle in grocery queues.
Finance Secretary Shona Robison has urged Parliament to engage constructively with the 2025-26 Scottish Budget. The Budget Bill, published today, gives Parliament the opportunity to scrutinise the Scottish Government's public spending proposals as set out by Ms Robison on 4 December.
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) publishes a report into compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage. The Low Pay Commission (LPC) today publishes a report into compliance and enforcement of the National Minimum Wage.
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. The MPC adopts a medium-term and forward-looking approach to determine the monetary stance required to achieve the inflation target sustainably.
Navantia has agreed a commercial deal to purchase all four of Harland & Wolff's shipyards, securing 1,000 UK shipbuilding jobs. 1,000 UK jobs secured as shipbuilder Navantia UK agrees commercial deal to purchase Harland & Wolff.
Views are being sought on ways to improve how communities will receive additional benefits from renewable energy developments. ‘Community benefits' are provided by developers to local groups and can include funding, actions such as in-kind works, the direct support of projects, or other site-specific benefits - such as a reduction in energy bills through local electricity discount schemes or building affordable housing.
More victims of crime are to receive support through a fund financed by penalties imposed on offenders. More than £1.1 million from the Victim Surcharge Fund (VSF) will be shared among 12 organisations that support those impacted by crime.
The UK's jobs market continues to cool amidst a wider economic slowdown, but pay growth remains resilient, the Resolution Foundation said today. The Foundation’s analysis using the latest HMRC admin data suggest that the 16+ employment rate has fallen to 61.1 per cent, down from 61.7 per cent in early 2023.
CPI inflation increased to 2.6 per cent in November - higher than the Bank of England had expected – highlighting the challenge Britain faces in getting inflation back down to its target. The rise was driven by petrol prices, which fell by less over the past year in November than they did in October and have increased over the past month, and rising rents.
Acting Ambassador Deirdre Brown details some of the crimes committed by Russia in Ukraine, which are recorded in ODIHR's latest report, including torture and sexual violence. Thank you, Madam Chair, and good morning colleagues.
Youth home ownership rates have risen since the mid-2010s trough to leave younger millennials with greater home ownership rates at age 25 than older millennials had at that age. But with middle- and higher-income households gaining the most in recent years, the property divide between rich and poor young people is widening, according to new research from the Resolution Foundation published today (Friday).
A sand mining company in Lochaber is set to double its production and increase annual turnover by more than £2.6m. Lochaline Quartz Sand Limited (LQS) has secured up to £230,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) towards the £855,000 costs of upgrading equipment on site.
English Councils will receive £1.6 billion in funding to repair roads and fill potholes to start to reverse a decade of decline on our roads. Transport Secretary announces nearly £1.6 billion to fix potholes across England for next year and clamps down on disruptive street works.
