New rules have been agreed that will enable Scottish farmers to sell more prestigious ‘Label Rouge' salmon in France and other European markets. The French quality mark, which comes with a stringent set of standards, has been updated to allow farmers to implement modern solutions to improve salmon health and welfare while maintaining the taste and quality the fish is known for.
Final phase of implementing the flagship policy to commence, marking a crucial step in the global response to illegal migration. UK government efforts to stop the boats and tackle illegal migration took a major step forward, after the Safety of Rwanda Bill completed its passage through Parliament overnight, Monday 22 April. The Bill's passing means the government can enter the final phase of operational planning to get flights off the ground to Rwanda, pioneering a new response to the global challenge of illegal migration. Robust operational plans are in place to ensure a first flight to Rwanda can be delivered within 10-12 weeks, with multiple flights set to take off after this.
Who are the wealthy?. There can be no precise definitions, but there are plenty of clues that can be used when setting out to create a fair tax system.
The incentive is backed by £200 million investment to support schools and colleges attract and retain the excellent teachers they need in vital subjects. From September, up to £6000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM and technical subjects such as maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education, as part of the government's drive to recruit and retain the best staff, the Department for Education announced.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce the largest-ever military aid package to Ukraine on his visit to Poland. PM to travel to Poland and Germany to cement security, trade and diplomatic ties with key European allies.
The U.S. government moved closer to banning the video social media app TikTok after the House of Representatives attached the measure to an emergency spending bill on Apr.
The supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned across the UK following overwhelming support during public consultation, with 95% of respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing with the proposals. Measures have been set out in a joint response by all four UK nations published today (Monday April 22), including a transition period for businesses to help them prepare.
Scottish businesses have delivered their top priorities for any future UK government, according to the latest Addleshaw Goddard Scottish Business Monitor (SBM) report. The survey of around 400 firms from across the economy found that "delivering long-term economic growth" was top of the wishlist, selected by 72% of businesses, followed by "tackling labour and skills shortages" (45%), "reducing UK business taxes" (43%), and "investing more on infrastructure" (39%).
There are millions of companies in the UK that do not report what they are doing to HM Revenue & Customs, and we have no idea if they file proper accounts with Companies House. Why are we tolerating a situation where fraud could be rife when it would be so easy to end this abuse? .
On Thursday, the Scottish Government announced the 2030 climate change target is "out of reach". So, what went wrong? In 2022, we undertook research commissioned by ClimateXChange for the Joint Budget Review between the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament on matters related to climate change.
Why is there no capital gains tax charge on private houses in the UK? It's a question that's entirely fair to ask because we've all got so used to the fact that people who own their own homes don't pay capital gains tax when they sell them. We just think it's normal, but it is in fact a tax exemption and it is an incredibly costly exemption - the second most costly exemption in the entire UK tax system In fact, costing in excess of £30 billion a year in the estimate of HM Revenue and Customs.
The pace of advances in the biological and data sciences continues to accelerate, having direct impact on the daily lives of most people on the planet. These twin scientific revolutions have accelerated innovations in healthcare, which is great news for patients.
How do the UK's levels of tax and spend compare with other advanced economies?. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its new medium-term forecast for the world economy and the outlook for the public finances of individual countries.
A tax on developers to raise funds to help fix building safety issues will be considered in Scotland under powers secured from the UK Government. The proposed Scottish Building Safety Levy would apply to the construction of new residential buildings, mirroring measures being introduced in England through the Building Safety Act passed by the UK Parliament.
Organisations can apply for the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to use AI for projects that make UK waters safer, operations smoother and air cleaner. government launches £8 million Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund to drive maritime innovation and harness the benefits of AI to boost productivity.
Imagine there was a food tax that increased your grocery bills by nearly 20%. That's essentially what the Common Agricultural Policy does to food prices in the EU.
The retirement age will need to rise to 71 for UK workers in future, according to a recent report looking at the effect of increasing life expectancy and falling birthrates on the state pension. The current pension age of 66 is set to rise to 67 by 2028, and to 68 from 2044.
Bitcoin, the largest and most talked about digital asset, has been on a rollercoaster of a ride since its launch in January 2009. With a market capitalisation that reached a high of more than US$1.4 trillion (£1.125 trillion) this February and volatile swings since, bitcoin has attracted lots of attention recently.
It's true that our 16th-century ancestors drank much more than Irish people do today. But why they did so and what their beer was like are questions shrouded in myth.
Senior Leadership Staffing Update - Nicky Grant, ECO Education and Learning will be leaving Highland Council to pursue other interests with immediate effect. Nicky has been employed by the Council since December 2018 initially as the Head Teacher at Alness Academy, then appointed to Head of Education Services in October 2019 before being appointed ECO in July 2021.