Israel has banned the UN aid-coordinating agency, Unrwa, from accessing the population of northern Gaza where a major famine is now believed to be imminent. The country has accused UNWRA staff of involvement in the October 7 Hamas attack but has provided no evidence this was the case and the agency denies the allegations.
Analysis of consumer card spending trends covering where UK cardholders are spending money. This analysis shows consumer spending habits on a local level, by publishing a dataset showing where consumers originated from for merchants at every postal district across the UK.
UK security will be bolstered through a new contract worth £135 million that will equip the Royal Navy with new decoy launchers to counter missile and drone threats. £135 million contract for cutting-edge launchers for Royal Navy warships.
The UK Space Agency is opening new headquarters at the Harwell Science Campus' Space Cluster in Oxfordshire, and offices in Scotland, Wales and the Midlands. The UK Space Agency is opening new headquarters in Harwell, Oxfordshire and regional offices in Scotland, Wales and the Midlands as it works to support the space sector across the UK.
The partnership between British firm BAE Systems and ASC Pty Ltd could be worth billions of pounds, in a major boost to the UK's defence industry. British firm BAE Systems will partner with ASC Pty Ltd to build Australia's nuclear-powered submarines, in a major moment for the AUKUS programme.
The first Ukrainian pilots to have undergone intensive training under the guidance of Royal Air Force instructors have graduated from flight school. The 10 pilots received basic flying, ground school and language training in the UK and will one day form the first line of defence in protecting Ukraine's skies from Putin's forces.
Citizens Advice Scotland has a handy tool to tell you if you can get a council tax reduction. This tool will ask you a set of questions to help you find out whether you are exempt from having to pay council tax or you are eligible for a discount or reduction in your bill.
The Prime Minister will today [Monday 25th March 2024] declare a ‘national endeavour' to secure the future of the UK's thriving defence and civil nuclear industry. Prime Minister to announce public and private investment to reinforce the nuclear workforce and support 40,000 expected new jobs.
In an election year, jobs and benefits are often centre stage. Alongside the UK's stagnant wage growth, there is one big issue that will face the next government: the rises in economic inactivity and health-related benefit claims.
Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) were estimated to be flat (0.0%) in February 2024, following an increase of 3.6% in January 2024 (revised from an increase of 3.4%). Sales volumes in clothing and department stores grew because of new collections but falls in food stores and fuel retailers offset this growth.
Britain's leading managed restaurant groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 8% in delivery sales in February 2024, CGA by NIQ's new Hospitality at Home Tracker reveals. The inflation-beating increase means groups have generated growth in at-home sales for nine months in a row.
The UK is one of many countries that considers itself to be in the midst of a housing crisis. But a comparison of housing costs, floorspace, quality and wider price levels across countries reveals that households in Britain are paying more for less, and that our housing stock offers the worst value for money of any advanced economy, according new analysis published today (Monday 25 March 2024) by the Resolution Foundation.
Today marks the launch of the latest phase of the government's global campaign to warn migrants of the consequences of entering the UK illegally. Every year, thousands of people are sold lies by organised criminal gangs who put profit before human life, smuggling people to the UK across one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, the English Channel.
The Scottish Government has selected eight firms for its public works framework covering civil engineering projects. Expected to be worth £600 million over the next four years, the framework is divided into three lots: general civil engineering works of a value between £5m and £25m (total value £120m); structural civil engineering works of a value between £5m and £25m (total value £80m); and all civil engineering works of a value between £25m and £100m (total value £400m).
Two funds to support projects aimed at improving mental health and wellbeing in adults, children and young people have been awarded a further £30 million. The Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund for Adults, and the Children and Young People's Community Mental Health and Wellbeing Supports, have been awarded £15 million each for 2024-25.
Community assets including pubs, music venues and sports clubs saved from closure thanks to a major £33.5million package announced by the Government. More than 80 community assets including pubs, iconic music venues and sports clubs have been saved from closure thanks to a major £33.5million package announced by the Government today.
Dubai's famous Palm Jumeirah is not the only man-made island to have emerged from the sea this century. Over the past 20 years, many islands have been built to accommodate both tourists and well-heeled residents - especially in the Arabian Gulf states and China.
A few years ago, the leader of Mexico's PRI party told the New York Times that he, "would stick to tried and trusted campaign tools, like polls and political intuition", and rely on "the old-fashioned way" to win the country's election. His party had been caught using neuroscience to gauge voters' opinions about their candidate for the presidency and the party was embarrassed.
Despite progress in gender equality, the pay gap continues to be a major challenge. Policymakers are yet to understand the nuances and intricate mechanics of why women's earnings take a hit after they become mothers, argues Almudena Sevilla at The London School of Economics.
An item from The Institute for Fiscal Studies. Key research, data and resources that show how and why living standards and poverty have changed since 1961.
