To many, the start of the new tax year in April will seem quiet, more of the same with no big changes to the tax system announced by the government. But hidden beneath the surface lie some stealthy tax rises - freezes to thresholds which coupled with rising inflation are projected to raise around £30 billion for the Treasury over the next few years and hit household finances hard.
Article by Dr Charlotte Bermingham, Senior Research Officer at the Ofiice for National Statistics. Since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination campaign, it has been vital to monitor the impact of vaccinations on mortality.
In 1948, the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance was signed between the Soviet Union and Finland, providing a key basis for relations between the two states that was to last throughout the cold war. With memories of the 1939 "winter war" between the two still acute, the agreement embodied the Paasikivi-Kekkonen doctrine, named for two of Finland's post-war presidents who developed the idea between 1946 and 1982 of a neutral Finland close to the USSR.
The IMF Board approved a new 48-month extended arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) of SDR 11.6 billion (about US$15.6 billion) as part of a US$115 billion total support package for Ukraine. Ukraine's EFF-supported program aims to anchor policies that sustain fiscal, external, price and financial stability and support economic recovery, while enhancing governance and strengthening institutions to promote long-term growth in the context of post-war reconstruction and Ukraine's path to EU accession.
A short film explains what knowledge assets are, why they're so powerful, and how we can help you make the most of them. The Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) is on a mission to help colleagues in the Civil Service, arm's length bodies and public sector research establishments create value for the UK taxpayer by unlocking the full potential of knowledge assets.
A new risk assessment, published by a multi-agency cross-government committee, reports that tick borne encephalitis is now likely to be present in England. The risk assessment is based on both human cases and the detection of the virus in ticks in several areas of the country.
A speech given at the SES Annual Conference, Glasgow on 04 April 2023 by Professor Silvana Tenreyro from the Bank of England. In this speech Professor Silvana Tenreyro explains how Quantitative Easing, or QE, can help the MPC meet the inflation target by affecting interest rates.
Geospatial Commission launches revolutionary underground digital map to support economic growth, improve safety and reduce delays. The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is envisaged to deliver at least £350 million per year of economic growth through increased efficiency, reduced asset strikes and reduced disruptions for citizens and businesses.
At a recent meeting (Thursday 30 March 2023) of The Highland Council's Redesign Board members noted the progress being made on the Road Improvement project. The Roads Improvement project aims to redesign the service where necessary and deliver improvements for the effective, efficient, and sustainable delivery of all engineering and roads operations and improve road condition across the Highlands.
The energy transition across the North East will be further boosted by £25 million from the Scottish Government's Just Transition Fund. The £500 million, 10-year Just Transition Fund was established to accelerate the energy transition in Aberdeen and the North East, and establish the region as a world-leader in the transition to a net zero economy.
Energy and freight industry experts work together to support rail, road, air, maritime and warehousing reach net zero by 2050. industry and government forum to support the freight sector across all modes in the transition to net zero by 2050.
The SLF is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by the National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The site of a former hydroponicum in Achiltibuie, where vegetables were once grown without use of soil, will now provide land for affordable housing and an amenity space following a grant of £304,700 to Coigach Community Development Company from the SLF.
Residents in Scotland can nominate a good cause to receive £1,000 as part of Benefact Group's Movement for Good Awards. Now in its fifth year, the Movement for Good Awards will once again see more than £1million gifted to charities up and down the UK and Ireland.
Kurt Barling at https://pressgazette.co.uk/ writing about how automation is creeping into Journalism around the UK. With automated journalism beginning to make its mark in UK newsrooms, new research looks at how local journalists perceive and use the technology.
First Minister announces additional support for general practices in most deprived areas. People living in some of Scotland's most deprived communities will benefit from an additional £1 million of funding to help tackle health inequalities.
The UK Government, in collaboration with the Scottish and Welsh Governments, has published its plan to strengthen our borders against biosecurity threats and illegal imports. Draft Border Target Operating Model sets out proposals for a new world-class border system to provide protection from security and biosecurity threats.
The government has announced that the State Pension age (SPa) timetable will, for the time being, remain unchanged from the current legislated timetable: SPa will increase from 66 to 67 - between April 2026 and April 2028 SPa will increase from 67 to 68 - between April 2044 and April 2046 The government's second periodic review of the State Pension age sets out plans for a further SPa review within 2 years of the next Parliament. That review will reconsider the rise of the SPa to age 68.
Have your say on increasing the weight limit for fuel tankers. new proposals considered for fuel tankers to operate at full capacity, securing the supply of fuel to UK forecourts and depots.
NATO Day is commemorated in capitals across the Alliance every year on 4 April, the anniversary of the signing of NATO's founding document, the Washington Treaty, in 1949. For seventy-four years, the Alliance has remained steadfast in its resolve to protect its citizens, defend every inch of its territory, and safeguard freedom and democracy.
A look at why people may call the UK housing market fundamentally overvalued. Looking at factors that have changed in recent years and whether the 'shortage' of supply is as acute as we have been led to believe.
