David Cameron heads to Thailand, one of the biggest economies in south-east Asia, for his first visit as Foreign Secretary to the Indo-Pacific region. The Foreign Secretary travels to Thailand on his first visit to the Indo-Pacific region.
UK funding to World Food Programme supports major aid delivery in Gaza via Jordanian land corridor. The UK's largest delivery of aid to Gaza has crossed the border and is being distributed by the United Nations to families in need, the Foreign Secretary has confirmed.
China's annual parliamentary meetings in Beijing came to a close on March 11. They were conducted under great pressure: a weak economy and high expectations from both the domestic public and international observers as to what the government can do to get the economy out of the woods.
Views are being sought on proposals for the sustainable use of bioenergy, including growing crops which can be converted into electricity, heat and fuels. Bioenergy is already a key component of Scotland's energy system and is produced by using organic material from trees, plants and food waste as a greener source to replace fossil fuels.
Another week, another set of signs that the London Stock Exchange (LSE) is running aground. Two medium-sized listed businesses are selling out to US rivals: tech-testing firm Spirent Communications, based Crawley, West Sussex, is being bought by Viavi Solutions for around £1 billion, while west country logistics-provider Wincanton is going to GXO Logistics for around £750 million.
More than £44 million has been paid to help thousands of people with the cost of a funeral via a Scottish Government benefit, according to latest figures. Funeral Support Payment provides money to help cover funeral costs and ease financial pressure for people suffering bereavement.
Seven businesses hailing from the north of Scotland and Orkney aiming to break into the multibillion-pound offshore renewables energy market have been selected for the first Fit For Offshore Renewables (F4OR) programme in the region. The industry leading F4OR supply chain growth programme is delivered by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, will be supported by £125,000 from West of Orkney Windfarm, and will take companies 12-18 months to complete.
Thinking of sending traditional British Easter treats to friends and family overseas? The international delivery expert ParcelHero shares its eggspert tips for making sure they arrive safely. The deadline for sending gifts overseas in time for Easter Sunday is rapidly approaching, cautions the international delivery expert ParcelHero.
Unite the union confirmed around 450 of its members employed by Magnox Limited based at Dounreay power station are being balloted for strike action in a pay dispute. The ballot which is now open will close on 2 April.
The first edition of this Guide was produced in 1996 to help employers and workers understand the new rules resulting from the simplification of the Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order (No. 44) 1996.
After adding a few too many items to your online shopping cart, you head over to the payment page to check out. Alongside the usual credit card and PayPal payment fields, you see an enticing new option.
Around one in five British people of working age (16-64) are now outside the labour market. Neither in work nor looking for work, they are officially labelled as "economically inactive".
In 2022, the value of the acquired skills and knowledge, known as the human capital stock, of the working age population living in the UK was estimated at £25.5 trillion. Lifetime earnings grew between 2004 and 2020, although they declined for the first time in 2021 and failed to grow in 2022; this fall was largely owing to the ageing UK population and slower growth in the number of people obtaining advanced qualifications.
The following information is for the latest survey period 28 February to 10 March 2024, based on adults in Great Britain. When asked about the important issues facing the UK today, the most commonly reported issues were; the cost of living (87%), the NHS (83%) and the economy (67%).
Milestone moment in 15-year partnership between Maggie's Aberdeen and Apache North Sea helps unlock hundreds of thousands of pounds in benefits for people with cancer. A new £30,000 donation has tipped Apache North Sea's overall support for Maggie’s Aberdeen over the £1 million mark, resulting in the oil and natural gas exploration and production company becoming the charity’s largest individual benefactor.
When your parents had financial troubles or questions about planning for the future, they may have sought the help of a financial adviser, their bank, or other professional. Today, many people turn to social media.
New registration requirements for bird keepers in Great Britain - all bird keepers must register their birds and update records annually. New measures to better protect the poultry sector from future avian influenza outbreaks have been set out by the government today (19 March).
Government backing for UK innovators to develop AI tech to help cut emissions, accelerate renewables and boost energy efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) to continue playing a key role in cutting emissions, as 8 new projects are awarded funding.
The Tidal Stream Technology Roadmap report, published by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, has identified 10 technology innovations that could result in an 80% cost reduction in tidal stream energy, making it lower than current nuclear energy prices - if successfully commercialised. Simon Cheeseman, Wave and Tidal Energy Sector Lead at ORE Catapult, said: "Our new report demonstrates how and where cost reduction can be achieved through technology innovation, creating significant growth in the UK tidal industry.
Scotland's First Minister, the Rt Hon. Humza Yousaf MSP (Monday, 18 March) officially opened the world's first dedicated innovation centre for floating offshore wind.
