A Holyrood Committee has today welcomed the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill but said that the Bill on its own is not enough to make the systems-wide changes needed to create a truly circular economy. The Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee says the Scottish Government must look at additional opportunities to act.
With the latest round of Scottish council budgets ongoing and Highland Council due on Thursday 29 February 2024 we wait to see if they will toe the line. The recommendation in the budget papers budget papers is to do what the government asks and freeze the tax.
The INCOVENIENT TRUTH about the UK HOUSE PRICES and why you shouldn't believe any of the house prices you see reported in the mainstream media. Rightmove, Halifax, Nationwide, Acadata and the Land Registry release their house price indexes every month, however, the accuracy of these HPI's should certainly be up for debate.
A new survey reveals only 6.7% of transport & storage sector businesses enjoyed an increase in turnover in January, the lowest result of all business sectors. The survey also reveals that transport companies are among the most pessimistic about growth in March, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero.
The Highland Council will be broadcasting our upcoming special budget meeting on Thursday 29 February 2024. Alongside our regular webcast platform, you will be able to watch proceedings live on our YouTube channel in high definition Coverage on YouTube will start at 10am, with the meeting starting at 10.30am.
Leading electric vehicle charging software company, Rightcharge, has launched its latest technology that allows fleets to cover the costs of an employee's home charging by making payments directly to the employee's energy account, regardless of their supplier. The service is the first part of the Rightcharge Electric Fuel Card, which is being launched in stages this year and will soon offer a public charge card to access over 30 networks plus workplace charging integrations.
The rates paid on business savings accounts are at their highest in years. It's no surprise then that we've had many businesses asking if they can improve the interest they can earn on their company cash.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will announce his second Budget, and fourth fiscal event, on Wednesday 6 March. This will possibly be the final fiscal event of the current parliament.
Scottish Child Payment was helping the families of more than 327,000 children at the end of December last year, official statistics have shown. The £25-a-week payment helps families as part of a wider package of Scottish Government actions to tackle child poverty and support people during the cost of living crisis.
The public is being asked for views on proposals to restrict the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt. The consultation, which will run for 12 weeks, will outline the detail of proposed regulations aimed at creating a food environment which better supports healthier choices.
Changes to a key Scottish Government benefit will see an estimated 20,000 people able to access money to help with the cost of food shopping for the first time. Rule changes around eligibility for Best Start Foods come into force on Monday Feb 26 extending eligibility by making it easier to qualify.
An update on Homelessness Statistics covering 1 April to 30 September 2023 has been released today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. Over that period: There were 20,144 applications for homelessness assistance.
A UK sanctions package, coordinated with the US, targets those that support or enable the work of the Houthis across the Middle East. UK sanctions package, coordinated with the US, targets those that support or enable the work of the Houthis across the Middle East and around the Red Sea.
Upgrades implemented in the Remote Handling Control Room at JET have transformed it into one of the most advanced robotics and remote handling systems globally. The Remote Handling Control Room at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has undergone a significant upgrade, enhancing its crucial role in delivering the highest standards in fusion repurposing and decommissioning projects.
Young people are now more likely to experience a common mental disorder (CMD) than any other age group - a complete reversal compared to two decades ago when they were least likely to. And the economic consequences are greatest for those whose poor mental comes together with poor educational outcomes, with one-in-three young non-graduates with a CMD currently workless, according to new Resolution Foundation research published today (Monday).
Marriage Allowance claims rose before the start of the new tax year. As the tax year draws to a close, couples who are married or in civil partnerships could be due a financial boost by sharing unused tax allowances.
Feedback from public and staff engagement emphasised the need for the Council to change how it operates in order to make improvements and sustainable efficiencies over the coming years. The Budget saving proposals of £54m over three years are based on cost reduction, income generation, redesign and efficiency, underpinned by investment to deliver sustainable recurring changes and savings.
Rule changes extend eligibility for help with food shopping Changes to a key Scottish Government benefit will see an estimated 20,000 people able to access money to help with the cost of food shopping for the first time. Rule changes around eligibility for Best Start Foods come into force today, (Monday Feb 26) extending eligibility by making it easier to qualify.
Restoring peatlands in the Flow Country could be worth £400 million to the local area over the next 18 years, a new report has shown. It has also been revealed up to £4.2 billion could be brought in over the coming century through the sale of carbon credits.
Two years after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia is still facing an unprecedented number of economic sanctions. It has been excluded from major global financial services, and around €260 billion (£222 billion) of its central bank assets have been frozen.