ecent signs that inflation is proving ‘stickier' than hoped has raised the prospect of even more rate rises from Bank of England, and a deeper mortgage crunch for households. Higher than expected inflation and earnings in April has led financial-markets expectations of the peak to the current interest rate rise cycle to rise to nearly 6 per cent - close to levels seen after the fallout from ‘Trussonomics' last autumn.
The Trading Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended implementing a new trade remedy measure to protect the UK's optical fibre cable industry against low-priced imports from China. The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended putting a new trade remedy measure in place to protect the UK's optical fibre cable industry from harm caused by low-priced imports from China.
Scotland's enterprise and skills agencies have hailed the news that the country remains the most attractive location in the UK outside of London for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In EY's latest Scotland Attractiveness Survey published (Monday, 19 June 2023), the figures show that a record 126 inward investment projects were secured by Scotland in 2022, a 3.3% increase compared to 2021 when 122 FDI projects were attracted to the country.
Second homes are normally defined as a home which is not the owner's main residence. How second homes are used, and for how long, varies.
Our analysis of Census 2021 data reveals the hotspots where second addresses are used as holiday homes across England and Wales. Explore these locations, how many people use them and where they travel from.
Scotland's death rate was six per cent higher than the five year average for the first quarter of 2023, according to new analysis by the National Records of Scotland. The age-standardised mortality rate for January to March this year was 1,359 per 100,000 population.
First of summer events to let people have their say. Social Care Minister Maree Todd will join the first of a series of events where people can co-design the new National Care Service.
More than six million disabled people across the UK are set to receive a £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment from today. · Government's £150 Disability Cost of Living payments paid from today (Tuesday 20 June 2023).
Scotland continues to be a safe place to live with recorded crime remaining at one of the lowest levels seen since 1974. The Recorded Crime in Scotland 2022-23 National Statistics present a stable picture with violent crime recorded by officers down 1% on the previous year with 1,161 fewer cases of damage and reckless behaviour.
SOURCE EMISSIONS A measure of the actual emissions or removals of greenhouse gases in Scotland, including international aviation and shipping. In 2021, Scottish source emissions of the basket of seven greenhouse gases were estimated to be 41.6 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e).
The Chief Statistician has released figures on 2022-23 provisional outturn and 2023-24 budget estimates for revenue and capital services provided by local authorities. In 2022-23, net revenue expenditure on local authority services was provisionally reported as £13,741 million in 2022-23 and budgeted as £13,891 million for 2023-24.
Further inward investment boost for Scotland's economy Scotland's enterprise and skills agencies have today hailed the news that the country remains the most attractive location in the UK outside of London for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In EY's latest Scotland Attractiveness Survey published today (Monday, 19 June 2023), the figures show that a record 126 inward investment projects were secured by Scotland in 2022, a 3.3% increase compared to 2021 when 122 FDI projects were attracted to the country.
The average two year fixed rate mortgage has just passed through the 6% threshold. Up to 6.01% according to Moneyfacts.
Vitamin D has many functions in the body, including a role in insulin secretion and glucose metabolism. Observational studies, association between low level of vitamin D in the blood, and high risk for developing diabetes.
The UK's landmark scheme to boost trade with developing countries starts today. UK's landmark Developing Countries Trading Scheme enters into force on 19 June.
There will be top-up payments to postmasters under the Historic Shortfall Scheme (HSS). Postmasters in the Historic Shortfall Scheme (HSS) will receive top-ups to their compensation, to ensure that the amount they receive is not unduly reduced by tax.
The UK government is taking powers to maintain Russian sanctions until compensation is paid to Ukraine. UK introduces new legislation enabling sanctions on Russia to be maintained until Moscow pays compensation to Ukraine.
Frontline workers, including in schools and the NHS, are being given new guidance to help prevent children and vulnerable adults from being drawn into organised crime. The first document of its kind in Scotland, the ‘Practitioner Guidance on Criminal Exploitation' stems from work commissioned last year by the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce.
£10bn investment key to enabling connection of up to 11GW of ScotWind offshore wind projects. Transmitting enough home-grown electricity through cables and wires to power over 10m homes.
British manufacturers are continuing to see a rebound in activity in the second quarter of the year, easing fears that the sector could face a significant recession. A survey published by Make UK showed that the transport and electronic sectors were doing particularly well, reflecting the continued recovery in the aerospace sector with the increase in passenger miles, together with a spate of large orders for new aircraft over the last year.
