This is first of three new Cost of Living payments adding up to £900 in 2023/24 - though some people will receive up to £1,350. Over 8 million households to receive £301 from the Government with payments hitting bank accounts from today.
An update on progress for compensation for postmasters subject to bankruptcy orders who are due compensation for losses suffered as a consequence of the Post Office's Horizon IT system. UPDATE 24 April 2023 We have today written to the Chair of the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, Sir Wyn Williams, setting out in further detail the Official Receiver's position as trustee and how the Insolvency Service has, within the confines of the law, assisted individuals who have been subject to bankruptcy orders.
With visitors becoming increasingly aware of their impact on the world around them, VisitScotland is launching a series of new online resources. This will help tourism businesses across the Highlands consider how they can tackle climate change and meet consumer needs.
Revisions Public sector finances data Glossary Measuring the data Strengths and limitations Related links Cite this statistical bulletin Print this statistical bulletin Download as PDF 1.Main points Public sector net borrowing (PSNB ex) in March 2023 was £21.5 billion, £16.3 billion more than in March 2022, and the second-highest March borrowing since monthly records began in 1993. PSNB ex in the financial year ending (FYE) March 2023 was initially estimated at £139.2 billion (or 5.5% of gross domestic product (GDP)), £18.1 billion more than in the FYE March 2022 and the fourth-highest FY borrowing since records began in 1946.
In 2021, most (96%) people rated their neighbourhood as a good place to live, and around two thirds (64%) of households were managing well financially - both the same as in 2020. Internet access was higher in 2021 (96% of households) than in 2020 (93%), as was internet use (95% of adults in 2021 compared to 92% in 2020).
"If we are to avoid sleepwalking into a future much worse than the present, we need to start acting now." Paul Johnson writes for the Times. If you happen to be a 66-year-old man, I've got some good news.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April 25th) sold 13 Prime Cattle. Prime Bullocks (3) averaged 298.4p per kg (+7.1p) and sold to 307.0p per kg and £2,041.55 gross.
1.Main points The following points are based on all adults in Great Britain who took part in our Winter Survey in both November 2022 to January 2023 (the previous period) and February 2023 (the latest period). Around 1 in 20 adults (5%) reported that they had run out of food and had not been able to afford to buy more in the last two weeks, comprising 3% who persistently reported this (both in the latest and previous period) and 2% who reported this in the latest period only; 1% reported this in the previous period but not in the latest period.
The CMA welcomes draft legislation enhancing its ability to promote competition and protect consumers, including new powers for its Digital Markets Unit. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers (DMCC) Bill will promote growth in the UK economy by ensuring free and vigorous competition amongst businesses - both online and on the high street.
NWS to be ‘one stop shop' for nuclear waste management and disposal. We are here to provide solutions for a challenge that affects us all.
The study aims to learn about antimicrobial resistance in healthy people to inform better ways of tackling antimicrobial resistant infections in different populations. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched surveillance to assess the extent of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in healthy people across the country.
Social care in Scotland is "at breaking point" Scottish Labour has said today, as the Scottish Parliament's finance committee has demanded answers on the financial mess that is the SNP’s National Care Service plan. The finance committee has said today that it needs a new financial memorandum from Maree Todd by no later than the 12th of May.
Government calls on prepayment meter users to claim bills support by redeeming their Energy Bills Support Scheme vouchers. £780 million in energy bill support delivered to customers on traditional prepayment meters, with £160 million still to be claimed.
A new report reveals UK businesses' online sales soared from £227.4bn in 2014 to £459.2bn in 2021. The home delivery expert ParcelHero says own website sales far eclipsed online marketplace results, while microbusinesses punched well above their weight.
Tax credits customers will receive their annual renewal packs between 2 May and 15 June. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will issue 1.5 million annual tax credits renewal packs for the 2023 to 2024 tax year to customers between 2 May and 15 June 2023.
US federal debt currently stands at a staggering US$31.4 trillion (£25.2 trillion), the highest it's ever been. That matters because it's approaching the maximum limit that the government is legally allowed to borrow.
A newsletter briefing from Radio Free Europe published today 24 April 2023. Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.
Uptake of adolescent vaccines offered to young people in school year 9 are yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. Data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that uptake of the adolescent vaccines offered to 13 and 14 year olds who were in school year 9 during the 2021 to 2022 academic year has fallen, leaving many young people unprotected from life-threatening diseases.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launches Business Connect - a new conference that champions the dynamism of UK businesses to unlock innovation and grow the economy. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak launches Business Connect - a new conference that champions the dynamism of UK businesses to unlock innovation and grow the economy.
A week-long crackdown on illegal working by delivery drivers from major firms has resulted in 60 arrests across London and the south. Following an increase in immigration offences by gig workers in the region, Home Office teams have stepped up action to tackle illegal working and this week arrested drivers working for companies including Deliveroo, JustEat and UberEats.
