ScotRail has confirmed that its services will operate as normal when members of the RMT trade union and the train drivers' union, ASLEF, take part in industrial action. Members of the RMT trade union at a number of train operating companies across the UK plan to take strike action on Thursday, 20 July, Saturday, 22 July and Saturday, 29 July.
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 7.3% in the 12 months to June 2023, down from 7.9% in May. On a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.2% in June 2023, compared with a rise of 0.7% in June 2022.
New research uncovers economic and health benefits of boosting paternity leave. Countries with more than six weeks of paid paternity leave have a 4% smaller gender wage gap and 3.7% smaller labour force participation gap.
In light of the shaky economy and persistent inflation, the team at SuperCasinoSites decided to check on the billionaires and how they are doing in these hard times. It turns out they are actually doing well, they are even increasing in numbers with 51 new faces on the American billionaires list in 2023.
The redistribution effects of individuals and households of direct and indirect taxation and benefits received in cash or kind, analysed by household type. Median household income in the UK before taxes and benefits was £35,000 in the financial year ending (FYE) 2022, increasing to £38,100 after taxes and benefits.
The theme of today's meeting at OSCE: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe is energy networks' protection from natural and man-made disasters. Russia's brutal and illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine has caused disaster and devastation across our region, with significant impacts on energy security.
A survey of over 1,000 SMEs has revealed the extent of challenges facing the sector, with thousands of pounds in unpaid bills stunting cash flow. Over a quarter are considering resorting to using personal savings to prop up their business, nearly a third of businesses seeking bank loans.
Robert Joyce from the Institute for Fiscal Studies discusses some of the main takeaways from the government's evaluations of the income and job protection schemes during the pandemic. Today HM Revenue & Customs and HM Treasury have published evaluations of the impacts of the furlough scheme for employees (the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, or CJRS) and the corresponding Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) for the self-employed.
Future Farming Expo Scotland, a groundbreaking event focusing on the future of agriculture and equipping farmers with the tools to navigate forthcoming changes, is set to take place on 10th and 11th October at P&J Live, Aberdeen. With its visionary approach, this brand-new expo aims to empower farmers and industry professionals by providing invaluable insights and practical knowledge to adapt to the evolving agricultural landscape.
A ROYAL Air Force detachment from the United Kingdom has arrived in Japan to take part in Exercise Mobility Guardian 23, a large-scale Air Exercise currently running in the western Pacific region. The RAF detachment consisting of a Voyager Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft and elements of the RAF Tactical Medical Wing who will be conducting Aero Medical Evacuation drills with Japanese Self Defence Forces medical personnel, as well as Aero Medical specialists from Canada, New Zealand and the United States Air Force.
The UK and Turkey agree to start talks on a new, modernised free trade deal. UK and Turkey announce intention to start talks on a new, modernised free trade agreement.
"I despair." Paul Johnson writes for the Times on the recent debate around abolishing inheritance tax. His article sets out why abolishing Inheritance Tax would be a disaster and at the same time he gives insight into the awful financial position the next chancellor will inherit and that taxes may have to rise.
Corporate insolvencies in England and Wales hit 2,163 in June, up 27% year-on-year. Compulsory liquidations in England and Wales were up 77% to 260 due to increased winding-up petitions presented by HMRC.
Yesterday we published a link to the Resolution Foundation publication Peaked Interest. Today some of the assertions are being challenged.
You're invited to come and join the Caithness Over 50s Jobs Fayre to see what opportunities there are in your area, with a showcase of local employers, employment support and live vacancies! See poster for details..
The NDA innovation programme covers a range of supply chain focused calls and competitions that have been run since 2006. It is targeted at the NDA's growing ambition to deliver its decommissioning mission safer, faster and at lower cost.
The UK must - and can - urgently reform its £32 billion of road taxes so that the welcome transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) does not put pressure on the public finances and road congestion, according to new research published by the Resolution Foundation. Where the rubber hits the road - the 36th report of The Economy 2030 Inquiry, funded by the Nuffield Foundation - notes that the UK's transition away from fossil-fuel-powered cars is proceeding faster than many experts predicted, with EVs accounting for one-in-seven new cars bought last year.
From September 2023 people with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme will automatically have their status extended by 2 years before it expires if they have not obtained settled status. New Immigration Rules, laid in Parliament today (17 July 2023), confirm that from September 2023 people with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will automatically have their status extended by 2 years before it expires if they have not obtained settled status.
Package of measures will help fishing industry thrive and deliver a healthier marine environment. Reforms seize new freedoms outside the EU and mark a clear departure from the Common Fisheries Policy.
UK Government announces latest Scottish projects to receive investment from the £100 million UK Seafood Fund. The UK Government today (Monday 17 July) announced the latest Scottish projects to receive investment from the £100 million UK Seafood Fund.
