Small producers will be able to access a range of new support through a new government pilot to help them become more sustainable. The Small Producers Pilot Fund has been allocated over £180,000 which will be used to assist small producers and crofters to establish more localized supply chains and cut food miles.
Darren Morgan is Director of Economic Statistics Production and Analysis at the Office for National Statistics Wrote about recession myths. In times when the economy appears to be slowing, commentators will inevitably debate whether or not it is moving into ‘recession'.
As the cost of living crisis piles pressure on Scots, more and more people are struggling to put food on the table. Because of this, Rhoda Grant has pledged to propose a Bill to enshrine the Human Right to Food in Scots Law early in the new year.
This article is aimed at an American audience but the UK population is no far behind in ill-health related to the foods we eat. Diet-related chronic diseases have reached a critical juncture in the U.S.
Richard Murphy an expert in analysing government figures presents this Christmas present to the nation. Simples.
MSPs on a Holyrood committee have backed calls for the introduction of a visitor levy in local authorities, and have said that it would be 'unlikely' to deter tourists. Also known as the tourist tax, the legislation would allow councils to introduce an overnight accommodation levy - which Highland Council has been in support of.
Landlords may be beginning to think it not worth a candle to rent out some properties any longer. The Scottish Government has already indicated they will bring in transitional arrangements to prevent a huge surge in rent after 31 March 2024.
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If you are going to build a new house or houses from April 2024 you better read this. And don't think it is just new houses as existing houses will be affected later as the Scottish Government is developing more rules for that also The New Build Heat Standard (NBHS) will affect the type of heating system that new-build homes and properties will be allowed to use.
The UK Government has announced an action plan of over 50 measures to further accelerate the success of Freeports - a policy reviving the UK's port communities. Over 50 measures including £150 million fund will boost successful Freeports policy, along with special tax incentives extended to 2031.
The Ajax Programme is making positive progress towards the delivery of a new generation of armoured fighting vehicles that meets the Army's needs. Ajax vehicles have driven more than 20,000km in trials so far.
The economy has been heading for recession for a long time since the pandemic but some how has saved off the evil day. However recent reports indicate the growth has almost stopped and tax increases by Scottish Government and freezing of personal allowances will not help spending by everyone.
Local and regional investment is delivering real dividends for communities across Scotland. The UK Government's levelling up funding in Scotland has now reached £2.92 billion, an increase of £840 million (40 per cent) since the end of last year, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said.
Britain used to lead the world in nuclear power. This is the country that split the atom, built the world's first full-scale nuclear power station, and then proceeded to build nine more in the decade that followed.
UK gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2023, revised down from a first estimate of no growth. UK GDP is now estimated to have shown no growth in Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2023, revised down from a previously estimated increase of 0.2%, while growth in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2023 and all quarters of 2022 is unrevised.
Gross domestic product (GDP) contracted by 0.1% in Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2023, leaving the UK economy only marginally larger compared with a year ago, as higher prices and tighter financial conditions led to a slowing in the economy. The UK was a net borrower from the rest of the world of 2.5% of GDP in Quarter 3 2023; there was an improvement in the UK's net investment income, particularly in debt and equity investment, with higher global interest rates increasing the returns on those financial investments.
The latest statistics from public health Scotland 17 December 2023 shows that Covid is leading the way on respiratory infections once again. Seven day average number in hospital on 17 Dec 23 was 404 from 352 the week before.
The underlying UK current account deficit excluding precious metals narrowed by £9.1 billion to £19.1 billion, or 2.8% of gross domestic product (GDP), in Quarter 3 (July to September) 2023. The UK current account deficit, when trade in precious metals is included, fell to £17.2 billion, or 2.5% of GDP in Quarter 3 2023.
COSLA as Challenged the Scottish Government Settlement for councils in the budget allocations for 2024/25. Read the COSLA Statement HERE Then the Scottish Government Press Release issued at 5.38pm on 22 December 2024.
This month's bulletin updates on the latest economic data which provide further emerging insights into the final quarter of the year. This follows the recent Scottish Government budget, and the updated official outlook for the Scottish economy published by the Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC).