The Centre for Policy Studies a Centre Right think-tank has issued a statement on the effect of the increase in Corporation Tax on the UK. The UK ranks 30th out of 38 OECD countries in the 2023 edition of the International Tax Competitiveness Index, published annually by the US-based Tax Foundation.
British cooked poultry meat will soon reach Japanese tables thanks to a new market access deal that will benefit UK farmers, meat processers and exporters. British cooked poultry meat products will soon reach Japanese tables thanks to a new market access deal that will benefit UK farmers, meat processers and exporters.
For quite some time many people have been warning about the way the wind was blowing for the financial stability in the offshore wind industry. The latest round of articles highlight the difficulties and the end of the dream if there ever was one of cheaper energy.
A service which provides support for young people affected by substance use in their family is being expanded to six new areas of Scotland. The Routes youth programme, which is run by Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs (SFAD), offers one-to-one and group support to people aged 12 to 26 and currently operates in East and West Dunbartonshire.
Only "persons" can engage with the legal system - for example, by signing contracts or filing lawsuits. There are two main categories of persons: humans, termed "natural persons," and creations of the law, termed "artificial persons." These include corporations, nonprofit organizations and limited liability companies (LLCs).
Have you signed up to an online service for a free trial, decided it isn't for you, but still ended up paying for it months - or even years - later?. Or tried cancelling a subscription, and found yourself giving up during the painstaking process? If so, there's a good chance you have encountered a "dark pattern".
New procurement rules have on Friday 27 October 2023 become law, following the Royal Assent of the Procurement Act - and is part of the Government's work to make long-term decisions that will change this country for the better. The landmark Procurement Bill has today been granted Royal Assent, becoming an Act of Parliament.
Women stirred up a "quiet revolution" in the labour market, according to Claudia Goldin, the Henry Lee Professor of Economics at Harvard University. She is the 2023 winner of the Nobel prize in economics for her analysis of gender differences in the labour market, particularly the persistent problem of the gender pay gap.
Raft of voices below have thrown their support behind Act protecting children from online harm, while empowering adults with more choices over what they see online. Overwhelming support for Online Safety Act as rules making UK the safest place in the world to be online become law The Online Safety Bill yesterday (Thursday 26 October) received Royal Assent, heralding a new era of internet safety and choice by placing world-first legal duties on social media platforms.
Is it any wonder that politicians like Rishi Sunak & Donald Trump are pushing back so hard against Electric Cars when there is so much wrong with them? Too expensive, too heavy, flawed batteries, flawed infrastructure, & are they really 'greener ' anyway? These are just some of the things that we hear every day. So why are sales of battery electric vehicles growing like crazy around the globe? Watch as an ex-Top Gear presenter & a 'scrapheap specialist' dismantle everything you thought you knew about electric vehicles.
By Jackie Currie, Student Loan Company Executive Director, Business Operations. At the Student Loans Company, we remain at the forefront of supporting the education sector by providing trusted, transparent, and accessible student finance services.
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received Royal Assent on Thursday 26 October 2023. Robust laws to fight fraud, counter corruption and bolster legitimate business received Royal Assent today.
The next time you watch a horror movie, try putting it on mute. More than likely, it will lose its edge and may even appear comic.
This week marks British Beauty Week (26th - 30th October 2023) which highlights Britain's thriving and influential beauty brands. This week marks British Beauty Week (26th - 30th October) which highlights Britain's thriving and influential beauty brands.
New particle finds on 29 September 2023 and 16 October 2023. Updated number of Sandside finds.
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) warns around hundreds of thousands of people could see their limited capability for work and work-related activity (LCWRA) payments cut. A Universal Credit change could see 520,000 claimants lose out £390 a month.
The Computing Science and Technical departments today visited Wick Airport where exciting, cutting-edge VTOL (vertical take off and landing) drones were being tested. The company, ARC Aerosystems, was testing their prototype cargo delivery drone at the airport.
The Highland Council has forecast a significant financial gap for the coming years, with a projected budget gap of £60-70 million for next year (2024/25). Members have a legal obligation to set a balanced budget and proposals will be developed and presented to Council for agreement at the end of February 2024.
n hursday 26 October 2023 bp (NYSE: bp) announced a deal in which bp pulse, bp's EV charging business, will acquire ultra-fast charging hardware units from Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) for $100 million. The investment will facilitate the expansion of the bp pulse public network across the US, while also enabling support for EV fleet customers by deploying chargers at their private depots.
ScotRail is warning customers that there will be disruption to services between the Central Belt and Aberdeen and Inverness following a yellow weather warning for heavy rain in the Highlands and northeast of Scotland. A Met Office yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been in place across the northeast of Scotland since 12.00 today (Thursday, 26 October), and will remain in place until Sunday, 29 October.
