Ukrainian people seeking refuge from the war will be supported to access longer term housing, under plans to further reduce the number of displaced people in Scotland living in temporary welcome accommodation. From Thursday 07 December, Ukrainians arriving in Scotland for the first time through the Super Sponsor scheme and entering welcome accommodation will be supported by local authorities to identify two longer term accommodation options.
Artificial intelligence is having a profound effect on economies and society. From production, to services, to healthcare, to pharmaceuticals; to education, to research, to data analysis; to software, to search engines; to planning, to communication, to legal services, to social media - to our everyday lives, AI is transforming the way humans interact.
The current TV licence fee of £159 will increase by £10.50 - a rise of 6.6% - the government has announced. It is less the £1 per month increase.
A Bill to provide greater protection of children's rights has been passed by the Scottish Parliament for a second time. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) Bill requires Scotland’s public authorities to protect children’s human rights in their decision-making when delivering functions conferred by Acts of the Scottish Parliament.
As a result of global gas prices, Ofgem (the energy regulator) has announced energy unit rates will rise from January 1 to March 31 2024. Once again, Octopus claim their prices are lower.
The Financial Conduct Authority has opened a consultation on the future access to cash. We set out our proposals for how we support access to cash in an increasingly digital world.
Adam Corlett from the Resolution Foundation looks at some fundamental reforms need to the tax system. It may not be exactly what is on your Christmas present wishlist, but this week has brought two exciting goodies.
Nine organisations have secured contracts worth £11.6m in total with UKAEA to develop their innovative technologies for fusion energy. Nine organisations have secured contracts worth £11.6m in total with United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to develop innovative technologies for fusion energy, which promises to be a safe, low carbon and sustainable part of the world's future energy supply.
The Guardian has published claims about the safety of the oldest parts of our site as part of an ongoing series of reports. The Guardian newspaper has been running a series of reports about Sellafield so here are links to a few before you read the government response.
EV chargepoint pilot scheme at motorway service areas to support government's vision of transition to electric vehicles. trials will boost the number of ultra-rapid chargepoints at motorway services and spark private investment.
Schools from across the UK are invited to compete in cybersecurity challenges with the chance to win prizes. Pupils to put cybersecurity skills to the test as they compete for tech prizes in UK-wide challenge New competition supports teaching of key cybersecurity skills, encouraging uptake in computer science and future careers in the field.
Government response to Union connectivity review includes multimillion-pound funding to improve transport links across UK. improved connectivity will bring communities closer together, helping to spread opportunities across the UK.
The UK condemns Russia's sustained attempts at political interference in the UK and globally. The KGB's successor agency, the Federal Security Service (FSB) is behind sustained unsuccessful attempts to interfere in UK political processes.
The UK government announces new sanctions targeting people and groups that are supplying and funding Putin's war machine. UK announces 46 new sanctions targeting individuals and groups supplying and funding Putin's war machine.
HMRC will focus its Self Assessment helpline on priority queries from 11 December until 31 January. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will focus its Self Assessment (SA) helpline on priority calls in the run-up to the filing deadline, with other enquiries pointed to its highly rated online services.
Strategic approach builds on £36 billion funding from Network North plan to help strengthen connections across the UK. Today (7 December 2023), I am pleased to announce the UK government's response to Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill's independent Union Connectivity Review.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards is highlighting important steps people should take if they own or are considering buying an e-bike or e-scooter. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an Important Safety Message, highlighting the steps people should take when owning or thinking of buying an e-bike or scooter.
Burray Boatyard Ltd combines traditional craftsmanship with the latest methods of technology to provide boat repairs, maintenance and refits, while also providing services for small wind turbines. The firm is based in Burray, one of Orkney's linked south isles.
A new approach aimed at reducing domestic abuse-related homicides and suicides has received overwhelming backing. The proposals for a Domestic Homicide and Suicide Review Model would help identify what lessons can be learned and applied following the death of a partner, ex-partner, or child where abuse is suspected.
A Bill to reform and modernise the law relating to judicial factors has been published. Judicial factors are appointed by courts to look after property belonging to someone else.