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.
UNISON Scotland's local government committee met this morning (Thursday) and have voted unanimously to reject Cosla's revised offer outright, which was sent to the union in the evening evening on Wednesday. The union say that unless a significantly improved offer is received by 5pm on Wednesday (September 20th), schools strikes planned for September 26th 27th and 28th will go ahead.
SSE Renewables has donated over £10 million to community groups across the UK and Ireland in the last year. The multi-million-pound contribution by SSE Renewables to community groups and organisations across Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and England is revealed in the company's annual Community Investment Review for 2022/23, which is published today.
The Fraser of Allender Institute looks at the census data. The first results of the Scottish Census which took place in March 2022 have been released on Thursday 14 September 2023, which show that the Scottish population has increased by 2.7% since the last Census in 2011.
Yes it is 100 Days Until Christmas. Schools have only just gone back and, in many parts of the UK, warm temperatures are still on the forecast - Yet British retailers are already looking ahead to Christmas, previewing products and launching advent calendars and seasonal drinks.
"I feel fairly middle of the road and average, but objectively I know this is completely untrue. I am at the top of the income percentiles - though I also know I'm miles away from the very rich.
GMB Scotland rejects latest council pay offer as school staff prepare to strike GMB Scotland has rejected the latest pay offer to council workers and warned time is running out to avert strikes threatening to disrupt schools later this month. The offer from Cosla, representing local authorities, was dismissed as "far too little, far too late" to avert three days of strike action by support staff in schools and early years education.
Students urged to use a condom and get tested regularly to protect themselves and others from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). There is a very real danger of catching a sexually transmitted infection (STI) if having condomless sex this freshers' week, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is warning, as cases of gonorrhoea remain at record levels.
The Health, Social Care and Sport Committee is seeking views on how best to address the challenges facing healthcare services in remote and rural areas of Scotland. Over the summer, the Committee asked stakeholders and members of the public about the key issues and challenges they face, whether working or accessing healthcare in remote and rural areas.
Orla MacLeod has taken up the role of Highland Youth Convener as of Monday 28th August 2023, becoming the 15th Youth Convener since 2007. This full-time role is a bursary position that will run for 12 months.
IMPACT30 is led by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and delivered by business skills training consultancy, Skillfluence. The fully funded business growth programme for people aged 35 and under who are in key decision-making roles, offers bespoke support from industry specialists.
A Highland Council spokesperson said: "The Thurso High School heating oil leak investigation work continues to identify the cause and the extent of the leak. This involves considerable site analysis to enable us to know the extent of the contamination and will inform the scale of the site clean-up.
The Highland Council is reminding anyone considering joining their local Community Council that there is still time to submit their nomination. This is your chance to help represent the views of your community to The Highland Council and other public agencies.
The SNP must give police and fire services a fair deal in the upcoming budget, Scottish Labour has said today following evidence at the Criminal Justice Committee. Today the committee heard stark warnings from police and fire services ahead of the Scottish Government's upcoming budget.
A report by the Fraser of Allender Institute. Disabled adults are significantly less likely to be in work compared to adults without disabilities.
