The UK Housing Market CRASH continues with buyers, sellers and estate agents all feeling the squeeze as house prices FALL across the UK. However, there is one company that continues to make HUGE PROFITS as everyone around them feels the full effects of instability in the UK property market.
The Panama Canal's ongoing drought crisis will see daily sailings reduced from an average of 36 to 22 by the end of this week. One desperate shipping company recently paid $4 million to transit the canal, which is a vital route for container traffic.
Ten sites have announced they will no longer be updated from Thursday. Eleven of the 13 local news websites being closed by Reach before the end of the year saw a double-digit percentage drops in audience in the past year.
Smoking is the single most entirely preventable cause of ill health, disability, and death in the UK. It is responsible for around 80,000 deaths a year, including about 64,000 deaths per year in England (as reported by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities in Local tobacco control profiles).
The Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales and Action Fraud have joined forces to encourage people to give safely this winter. To mark ‘Giving Tuesday', an international day of increased generosity, the Fundraising Regulator, Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) and Action Fraud have today launched their annual safer giving campaign to remind people how to give safely to charities.
Andrew Bailey again dismisses speculation about rate cuts, saying fight to bring inflation down to 2% is ‘hard work'. Andrew Bailey has warned of a tough battle ahead to bring inflation back to its 2% target as he rammed home the message that there was no immediate prospect of the Bank of England cutting interest rates.
Sellers are accepting average discounts of £18,000, or 5.5% from their asking prices in November 2023. Get the latest from our House Price Index.
First-ever 100% SAF-fuelled commercial transatlantic flight marks a milestone in decarbonising air travel. Transport Secretary takes to the sky in world's first 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) transatlantic flight by a commercial airline, made possible by up to £1 million of UK government funding this historic event is a huge step towards Jet Zero - helping people travel sustainably while creating jobs and helping to grow the UK economy.
Those who apply before the deadline could qualify for an extra £300 Cost of Living boost thanks to Pension Credit backdating rules. Harry Redknapp teams up with DWP to urge pensioners to apply for Pension Credit ahead of deadline day on 10 December.
SNP ministers have warned of public sector job cuts as it emerged Scotland's NHS boards are on track to be £400 million in the red this financial year. Deputy First Minister Shona Robison said there was "no doubt" that staffing would have to be slashed in a bid to tighten budgets - with unions branding the threats "appalling".
Following a postal ballot, The Highland Council has today (Monday 28 November) announced the results for the 10 contested community councils across Highland. A long list of community councils had too few candidates to be formed.
Its al happening on Sunday 3 December at John O'Groats. The Businesses around the car park at John O'Groats are putting on the day for the family.
COVID, the untold story. So much more makes sense after this book and my first illuminating discussion with Dr.
An insightful presentation on the approach to maximise the achievements of young people was heard at the Council's Education Committee. Dr James Vance, Head Teacher at Culloden Academy, explained his school’s raising attainment strategy.
A consultation looking at whether cowardly domestic killers should receive tougher sentences if they subject their victims to a campaign of coercive and controlling abuse, has been launched by the Lord Chancellor today. Public conversation launched on reforming murder sentencing.
Stellantis (STLA) will partner with Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., or CATL, to open a EV battery factory in Europe. The automaker signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding, or MoU, with CATL to localize the supply of lithium iron phosphate batteries and cells to power the automaker's EV production in Europe.
Plans to revamp the regulatory environment around key technologies have been announced by Science and Tech Secretary, at the Global Investment Summit. Plans to revamp the regulatory environment around key technologies have been announced by Science and Tech Secretary, at the Global Investment Summit.
Commenting, Scottish Labour education spokesperson Pam Duncan-Glancy said: "Today the SNP-Green Government teamed up with the Tories to deny young disabled people a fighting chance at a future. "I brought this legislation because young disabled people and their families have been let down for far too long - left stranded without the support they need, denied their dreams and aspirations and ultimately set up to fail.
Up to £150 million of funding to 2030 to support the UK's position among world leaders in self-driving technologies. Last week, the Government announced £4.5 billion of investment for British manufacturing to boost economic growth, as part of wider government support to ensure the UK is the best place to start, grow, and invest in manufacturing.
Pub and bar licensing hours could be extended if England, Wales or Scotland reach the semi-finals or final of the Euros next year, subject to consultation. The government has set out plans to extend licensing hours for the semi-finals and final of the men's European Football Championships next year, should England, Wales or Scotland reach the final stages of the tournament.