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Biggest Inflation Shock In Over 40 Years Has Turned Britain Into A Nation Of Savers
Official data next Wednesday looks set to show inflation returning to close to the two per cent target, drawing a line under a three-year inflation spike that has left British households spending less and saving more, according to new Resolution Foundation research published on Friday 17 May 2024. With CPI inflation for April set to fall within touching distance of the Bank of England's two per cent target for the time since July 2021, the report examines the scale of Britain’s inflation shock, and how it has affected living standards, spending behaviour and the public finances.Today
Paying The Price - How The Inflation Surge Has Reshaped The British Economy
The UK has experienced its highest inflation for more than 40 years, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. But next week will bring the welcome news that inflation has returned close to the 2 per cent target for the first time since July 2021.
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We Need Proportional Representation, Now
People in the UK like to think we live in a democracy. But we don't.
Manufacturing Innovation Centre For Moray Receives £5.6m Approval
Plans to establish a new facility in Moray that is expected to support up to 300 manufacturing jobs in the next ten years have secured up to £5.6m capital investment. The Board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved its funding contribution for the new Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM), a Moray Growth Deal project that includes more than £4m of UK and Scottish Government funding.
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New First Minister - New Approach On The Economy?
Non Friday 17 May 2024 the new First Minister John Swinney set out his broad economic aspirations for Scotland. In a speech at the impressive Barclays Glasgow Campus (which he said embodied the ambition he wished to have for the economy), he set out the vision he had for Scotland to have a strong, successful, innovative and dynamic economy.Yesterday
Tackling Unprecedented Prison Population Early Release - 8,348 it is one of the highest levels ever recorded.
Emergency release of short-term prisoners is being proposed to address the impacts of an unprecedented rise in the prison population, Justice Secretary Angela Constance has confirmed. The prison population has increased sharply by around 400 in the past two months, and 13% since the beginning of 2023.Yesterday
Updating Short-term Lets Licensing - Introducing Measures In Conjunction With Operators
Regulations have been laid in Parliament that provide technical updates to the short-term let licensing scheme. Licensing was introduced in 2022 to provide assurance to guests on safety and quality, such as gas and electrical safety compliance and the suitability of hosts.Yesterday
Uk Shortage Of Houses In Both Scotland And England Is Critical
All areas of the UK have a shortage of houses and its getting worse. Rents are soaring for private lets and mortgages are now being offered for 40 years.
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How Others See UK - Has Rishi Sunak's Uk Become A Third World Country?
Has Rishi Sunak's UK become a third world country?. From economy to road and prisons- everything is in shambles.
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UK auditors are rubbish at their jobs - Richard Murphy
UK auditors are rubbish at their jobs. Major audit failures - on Carillion, BHS, Patisserie Valerie and others - prove that, as do the £150 million or so of fines large audit firms have paid for substandard audit work in the last decade or so.
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Focus On Tourism As Representatives Gather
Yesterday, Thursday 16 May, representatives from the tourism sector in the Highlands gathered in Inverness to take part in a Sustainable Tourism Strategy Workshop hosted by The Highland Council. The meeting, which was well attended with representatives from across Highland and different interests, follows the launch of the Council's public consultation on its Draft Sustainable Tourism Strategy.16/5/2024
Ukaea Awards £9.6m To Six Organisations For Fusion Projects
The contracts were awarded through the Fusion Industry Programme to scale up projects dedicated to addressing fusion energy challenges. The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), the UK's national fusion energy research and development organisation, has awarded six organisations with £9.6 million of contracts to advance their concepts to support fusion energy development.
16/5/2024
All Aboard - New Proposal Aims To Attract More Young Train Drivers
consultation on lowering the minimum age to become a train driver in Great Britain from 20 to 18. thousands of opportunities could open up for younger people as early as this summer.
16/5/2024
Helping Clear School Meal Debt In Scotland
First Minister John Swinney has confirmed the opening of a £1.5 million fund to support councils in removing the impact of school meal debt from families across the country. Mr Swinney said this commitment will help ensure no child is penalised for struggling to pay for school meals as a result of the cost of living crisis.16/5/2024
New roadmap for pro-growth regulation in UK space sector launched as Science Minister launches new National Space Operations Centre
New regulatory review for space sector has been published, and Science and Defence Ministers launch National Space Operations Centre. New review celebrates the successes of the UK's growing space sector, marked by milestones such as the historic first launch from UK soil in Cornwall in January 2023.16/5/2024
Space weather and the National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC)
Information on how the The Met Office delivers space weather services. In April 2024, the Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre (MOSWOC) celebrated its 10th anniversary of becoming the UK operational centre for delivery of space weather services to government, military, industry and the public.
16/5/2024
The Future Space Environment
As our planet becomes increasingly reliant on space, the UK is working to be at the forefront of space protection and sustainability. Our use of space is rapidly evolving.
16/5/2024
Cutting-edge Drone Killer Radio Wave Weapon Developing At Pace In Uk
A new game-changing weapon that uses radio waves to disable enemy electronics and take down multiple drones at once is under development for the UK's armed forces. System can neutralise a swarm of drones for 10p a shot.
16/5/2024
Improving Uk Cyber Resilience: Ai, Software And Skills
Tech Minister Saqib Bhatti's speech to the National Cyber Security Centre's CyberUK 2024 conference in Birmingham. Good morning, hello and thank you for coming here today.16/5/2024
