A national RSV vaccine programme protecting infants and elderly will save lives in the UK. The UK is the first country in the world to offer a national vaccination programme that uses the same vaccine to protect both infants and older adults from RSV.
Changes in the prices of goods bought and sold by UK manufacturers, including price indices of materials and fuels purchased (input prices) and factory gate prices (output prices). Also including quarterly estimates monitoring the changes in prices charged for services provided to UK-based customers for a range of industries.
Young people travelling to popular holiday destinations to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation. Thousands of young people travelling to popular holiday destinations including Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca to work in bars and clubs have been given advice on the dangers of labour exploitation.
Half of people in Scotland (50%) believe the Scottish Government should redistribute income from the better-off to those who are less well-off. This year's Scottish Social Attitudes Survey - which measures the public’s views on a range of issues - shows just under a quarter of people (23%) disagreed with the redistribution of wealth, an attitude that has remained consistent since 2005.
King's Speech set to unveil a raft of bills to unlock growth and improve living standards for working people. Ambitious legislative agenda will drive forward delivery of the government's first steps and missions to rebuild Britain.
My Government's legislative programme will be mission led and based upon the principles of security, fairness and opportunity for all. Stability will be the cornerstone of my Government's economic policy and every decision will be consistent with its fiscal rules.
Analysis from Beaming shows UK businesses encountering over 180,000 cyber-attacks each in just three months, underlining the importance of comprehensive cybersecurity protocols. UK businesses encountered a new cyber-attack online every 44 seconds in the second quarter of 2024, according to analysis from Beaming, an internet service provider for businesses.
As rates continue to drop, savers should secure a fixed deal to beat inflation for longer. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the top rate deals available to those searching for a competitive return.
A tsunami of cheap electric vehicles from China could lead to a nightmarish de-industrialisation in Europe. Dr Peter Tom Jones, a well known climate author, is convinced that Europe has to take the full value chain back in its own hands, from mine to electric vehicle.
Everything you need to know about the State Opening of Parliament. The King's Speech is a speech written by the government and delivered by the Monarch at the State Opening of Parliament.
Larry Elliot writing in the Guardian - Families cannot afford to wait until UK government says there is money to spare to make such a decision. The first real test of Labour's hardline approach to public spending has surfaced within a week of the party taking office - and it is a big one.
The UK's new Labour government has set itself the bold target of building 1.5 million homes in five years to deal with the critical shortage of housing. To achieve this, it will have to deliver 50% more than the previous government managed over the same period.
Israel's ultranationalist finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, announced in May that he would be witholding tax revenues earmarked for Palestine. The decision was made in response to Spain, Ireland and Norway's recognition of a Palestinian state.
Western leaders are becoming increasingly frustrated by China's role in enabling the war in Ukraine. Some have even openly threatened to sanction the country if it continues to provide Russia with the materials it needs to build more weapons.
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will pledge to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of Westminster. Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner will today (Tuesday 16 July) pledge to kickstart a new devolution revolution to transfer more powers out of Westminster and into the hands of local people.
Jonathan Reynolds will tell G7 counterparts in Italy new global approach will allow UK businesses to plan for economic growth over the next 10 years. Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will use first international visit to G7 Trade meeting in Italy to announce that the UK is "open for business".
George Monbiot writing in he Guardian - The focus on growth to ease the UK's economic ills will not be nearly enough, but there is a way to raise the sums needed. ever let your opponents define the terms of a debate.
The Highland Council welcomes the introduction of new legislation announced today (16 July 2024) by the Scottish Government that incorporates the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Convener of the Council, Cllr Bill Lobban said: "The changes introduced will ensure that Highland's children and young people will be included in, and consulted with, on changes to existing policies and on the introduction of new policies being considered by The Highland Council.
Labour could end the curse that the UK's tax havens represent to this country's tax revenues - and to those of other countries. It demanded action on tax havens when in opposition.
Customers were left out of pocket, without a holiday and with no refunds provided. Travel agents Felix Travels and Tours Limited has been wound-up at the High Court after customers complained they had not received the holiday they paid for.