Veterans and armed forces families are set to benefit from more tailored healthcare under a new GP scheme focused on the specific health challenges they may face following military service. The General Practice Armed Forces and Veterans Recognition Scheme is now open to GP surgeries across Scotland following a successful pilot.
Within 4 weeks following infection, 90-99% of individuals infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus develop detectable neutralizing antibodies. Available scientific data suggests that in most people immune responses remain robust and protective against reinfection for at least 6-8 months after infection (the longest follow up with strong scientific evidence is currently approximately 8 months).
Highland businesses are being invited to apply for a grant to help them reduce their carbon footprint by reducing energy consumption. Chair of The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans said: "Everyone recognises that we all need to do more in response to the climate change crisis we face.
UK House Prices are currently FALLING at the FASTEST rate since the Global Financial Crisis, so why have I decided to START VIEWING properties NOW when house prices are widely predicted to continue FALLING throughout 2024? The UK housing market crash started over a year ago, however, so far the major House Price Indexes such as Nationwide, Halifax, Rightmove and the ONS/Land Registry have yet to report any major falls. Even the most bearish HPIs only show that house prices have fallen approximately 5% over the past year.
In our Autumn Statement preview slidepack, we assess the economic outlook ahead of Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement on November 22nd, and explore the policy choices facing the Chancellor as inflation drives up tax revenues, and interest rates drive up the cost of government debt. We find that the Chancellor is in difficult terrain: although the economy has proved more resilient than expected this year, growth is now slowing and recession risks are high.
WeWork is filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy after defaulting on bond interest payments and failing to renegotiate leases on their office buildings. WeWork is a prime example of a company that has never had a viable business strategy or a plan to make a profit, but the founders became rich before the company went bankrupt..
The onshore application provides detailed information on the proposed cable landfalls on the north Caithness coast, the project's substation at or near Spittal in Caithness and the underground cables which will extend around 20km and connect to the substation. Last year, the West of Orkney Windfarm secured the development rights to an area of seabed from Crown Estate Scotland in the highly competitive ScotWind leasing process to bring forward an offshore windfarm 30km west of the Orkney Mainland and 25km north of the Sutherland coast.
Germany and some other EU countries are hastily setting up new floating gas terminals at their ports to help cope with the severe reduction in natural gas exports from Russian pipelines since the Ukraine war started nearly two years ago. To make up the shortfall, they have been buying more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from other countries, including the US and Qatar.
The King's Speech will keep violent criminals locked up for longer and put victims front and centre of the criminal justice system. The King's Speech will keep violent criminals locked up for longer and put victims front and centre of the criminal justice system.
Netflix had a tough year in 2022. Big rivals such as Disney and Amazon Prime were circling, and viewers seemed to be rethinking their streaming habits amid rising prices in a turbulent global economy.
The UK Space Agency is funding research into refuelling an upcoming mission to remove space junk, which could help prolong the life of satellites and prevent adding more debris to the space environment. A total of £2 million is available for feasibility studies that can demonstrate the ability to refuel a UK national debris removal mission and look at opportunities for refuelling a commercial satellite as well.
Contrary to the impression given by divorces covered in the media, most do not entail couples sharing vast amounts of wealth and spending huge sums on legal proceedings. The Fair Shares Project is the first nationally representative study to examine the financial arrangements of divorcing couples in England and Wales.
99% of households already eligible for the second Cost of Living Payment have been directly paid £300 by the Government. The payments are the second of up to three worth up to £900 in 2023/24 for those eligible.
In order to improve customer service and provide a quicker turnaround on Value Added Tax (VAT) registrations, from 13 November 2023, anyone applying to register for VAT should use HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) online VAT Registration Service online VAT Registration Service (VRS). More than 95 per cent of our customers already use the online service as it is the quickest, most secure, and easiest way to register for VAT.
bp safely starts up new field with partners Neptune Energy and JAPEX. Developed by Neptune Energy and connected to bp's 25-year-old ETAP hub reusing some existing subsea infrastructure.
Bereaved parents who lost their partner between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 may be eligible for a backdated government payment even if they no longer have dependent children. Bereaved parents who lost their partner between 9 April 2001 and 8 February 2023 may be eligible for a backdated government payment even if they no longer have dependent children.
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England (the Bank) are today requesting feedback on their proposed approach to regulating stablecoins. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England (the Bank) are today requesting feedback on their proposed approach to regulating stablecoins.
This contribution from Dr Campbell highlights the many problems in Care Home deaths. Read thousands of comments to see how many families were affected..
Forecasts for the 2024 Default Tariff Cap (price cap) have risen in response to growing volatility in the global wholesale energy market. Latest predictions, place a typical1 dual fuel consumer's January energy bill at £1,923 per year, with a small rise to £1,929 in April 2024.
On Wednesday 1 November, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) published a report on Bulb's Special Administration Regime (SAR) and the recovery of its costs. The total estimated cost to the taxpayer for funding Bulb was £3.02bn at the end of January 2023.
