Foreign Secretary to outline vision at UNGA for using Artificial Intelligence to speed up development in the world's poorest nations. Foreign Secretary to outline vision at UNGA of how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help increase the impact of international development.
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report data shows average fixed bond and ISA rates, for one-year and longer-term fixed, all now stand above 5% for the first time in almost 15 years. Average savings rates across easy access, notice and ISA equivalents now stand at levels not seen since 2008.
The Charity Commission for england and Wales has issued new guidance on charities' use of social media. Published today (18th September 2023), the guidance makes clear that social media can be a highly effective way for a charity to engage its audiences and communicate about its work but that there are risks involved, which trustees should plan for.
Carer Support Payment will open for applications in pilot areas from November 2023, subject to parliamentary approval of regulations setting out rules and eligibility. Adults living in Perth and Kinross, Dundee City and Na h-Eileanan an Iar, will be the first to be able to apply ahead of phased national rollout from Spring 2024.
Small and medium-sized businesses have access to new tools to enhance employee well-being at work. The resources, a video and guide, have been developed by the Society of Occupational Medicine (SOM) and the Commercial Occupational Health Providers Association (COHPA) to coincide with Occupational Health Awareness Week (OHAW) 2023 (18th-24th September 2023).
Apple announced on Sept. 12, 2023, that it plans to adopt the USB-C connector for all four new iPhone 15 models, helping USB-C become the connector of choice of the electronics industry, nine years after its debut.
You may be used to paying more for a plane ticket or a train journey during peak times. But now a major British hospitality company has announced a similar approach to how much it costs to drink beer.
Once upon a time - in 2019 - tourists from China were among the best-traveled in the world. They collectively spent more than US$250 billion abroad - nearly twice as much as their nearest competitors, the Americans - and logged more than 150 million departures on international flights that year.
"There are few corners of the British tax system that are not in urgent need of repair." Isaac Delestre writes for Taxation. A better aligned set of tax rates across all legal forms would be a welcome development.
A call for bold, sustained action from international partners to deliver on climate pledges and support Global South nations hit hardest by climate change will be First Minister Humza Yousaf's focus as he arrives in New York today (Sunday 17 September) for Climate Week NYC. The First Minister will meet with Under2 Coalition Co-Chairs for the first time on Sunday, ahead of giving a keynote speech at the Climate Week NYC Hub on Monday.
Battery manufacturer AMTE Power, which has a plant in Thurso and has had its share trading temporarily suspended on the London Stock Exchange. In recent months the company has been faced with a precarious financial situation.
If you do not work in Social Care and perhaps even if you do you may not be aware that the National Care (Scotland) Bill is relentlessly making its way through the the complicated processes of the Scottish Parliament to become law. The control over social care will be removed from local councils and transferred to a new Scottish Government organisation.
Data from aerial, and other environmental surveys will help Nuclear Waste Services understand an area's suitability to host a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF). Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) will begin marine aerial surveys in Mid and South Copeland, and Theddlethorpe once a month during daylight hours, from October to March 2024.
A new report from the Institute for Government. A new central government approach is needed to reduce regional inequality - Central government is not set up to deliver this government's promise - or Labour's plans - to reduce regional inequality.
UK Finance said higher rates and the cost of living were continuing to weigh on households - but said overall numbers remained low. Residential mortgage arrears have risen by 7% and buy-to-let arrears up 28% in Q2.
Industry and consumer groups are invited to offer views on increasing the amount of hydrogen used in the UK's gas network. Industry and consumer groups to offer views on new hydrogen technology following consultation, hydrogen blended into current gas networks could increase by up to 20% forms part of government efforts to grow the economy and support the future hydrogen market The government has, today (Friday 15 September), invited views from industry and consumer groups on increasing the amount of hydrogen used in the UK's gas network to fuel homes and businesses, in a move to help cut emissions, strengthen energy security and create new skilled jobs.
The government must act to stop further damage to offshore wind. The government's renewable energy policies have slashed costs and turbo-charged offshore wind capacity in the last decade, but Sophie Metcalfe says this year's auction results show the sector's future is not guaranteed Offshore wind has been held up as a flagship net zero policy success, with government price support unlocking low-cost capital, accelerating investment and encouraging rapid innovation.
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The rising cost of living is making it harder for people, especially those on lower incomes (who often have poorer diets), to afford to eat healthily. Despite this, households in the UK continue to waste a shocking amount of food - including around 68kg of fruit and vegetables each year.
As part of Doors Open Days 2023 we're inviting you to come along for one last chance to see inside the Mill before works start later this year! It's this Saturday 16th September & we'll be running tours on the hour at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. No need to book.
