News Archive

17/7/2024

National Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccination Programme Announced

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.  

17/7/2024

 
Producer Price Inflation UK - June 2024 Including Services, April To June 2024

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.  

17/7/2024

 
Young Brits Warned Of Dangers Of Modern Slavery Abroad

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.  

17/7/2024

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2023 - Support for redistribution of wealth and growing economy

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.  

17/7/2024

King's Speech To Unlock Growth And Take The Brakes Off Britain

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.  

17/7/2024

 
King's Speech Transcript As Delivered Today

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.  

17/7/2024

UK Businesses Face New Cyber-attacks Every 44 Seconds In Q2 2024

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.  

17/7/2024

Top Fixed Rates Endure Cuts As Variable Rates Flourish - Have You Switch Your Savings Yet

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.  

16/7/2024

 
The Race To Beat China's De-industrialisation Of Europe | Made In Europe (2024) | Full Film

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.  

16/7/2024

 
What Is The King's Speech And What Does It Mean For Me?

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.  

16/7/2024

Labour Should Scrap Two-child Benefit Cap Sooner Rather Than Later

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.  

16/7/2024

 
The New Labour Government Plans To Build 1.5 Million Homes - Here's What's Needed To Make It Happen

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.  

16/7/2024

 
How Israel Has Brought The Palestinian Authority To The Brink Of Financial Collapse

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.  

16/7/2024

 
Russia Has Become So Economically Isolated That China Could Order The End Of War In Ukraine

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.  

16/7/2024

 
Catching Up With Scotland - Deputy Prime Minister Kickstarts New Devolution Revolution To Boost Local Power

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.  

16/7/2024

UK Open For Business As Trade Secretary Heads To G7

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".  

16/7/2024

Labour Can End Austerity At A Stroke - By Taxing The Rich And Taxing Them Hard

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.  

16/7/2024 : Local Authority

New Law Ensures That Children And Young People Will Be Consulted On Highland Policy Making

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.  

16/7/2024

 
Labour Could Take Action Against Tax Havens - Richard Murphy

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.  

16/7/2024

Travel Agency Shut Down With Holidaymakers Owed Almost £600,000 In Refunds

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.