SRC: Firms face £125m Scotland-only business rate surcharge over next 2 years
A Scotland-only business rates surcharge on all firms occupying medium-sized and larger premises and which enters its ninth year of operation next month is set to cost firms a cumulative £125 million over the next two years, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium...
Monday, 4 March 2024 10:38
£10 million to support suicide prevention
Those struggling with their mental health will be better supported thanks to a £10 million funding boost for charities working to prevent suicides...
Monday, 4 March 2024 10:37
New laws to crack down on online prison content
New laws will see harmful content filmed inside prisons removed from social media platforms more quickly – shielding victims from further trauma and protecting prison security...
Monday, 4 March 2024 09:50
Change of Governor of Gibraltar: Lt Gen Sir Ben Bathurst
Lieutenant General Sir Ben Bathurst KCVO, CBE has been appointed Governor of Gibraltar in succession to Vice Admiral Sir David Steel KBE, DL...
Monday, 4 March 2024 09:17
UK and Saudi Arabia unveil joint plan to put research links into top gear
UK and Saudi Arabia agree deal to boost research links, supporting work from food security to clean energy, to boosting business and R&D connections...
Monday, 4 March 2024 09:14
Companies House begins phased roll out of new powers to tackle fraud
From today (Monday 4 March 2024), Companies House has new and enhanced powers to improve the quality and reliability of its data and tackle misuse of the companies register...
Monday, 4 March 2024 08:32
Ros Altmann: Pension funds and ISAs can help the Chancellor out of his fiscal hole by investing more in Britain to revive British long-term growth, infrastructure and housing supply
This week’s Budget should signal a renewal of private investment in British growth...
Monday, 4 March 2024 08:31
Siemens announces £100m investment for R&D facility in Britain
Siemens Mobility to invest £100 million in a brand-new manufacturing and R&D centre in Chippenham...
Monday, 4 March 2024 07:50
Sir Stephen Hillier re-appointed as Chair of UK Civil Aviation Authority
Sir Stephen will ensure that the Civil Aviation Authority continues to focus on protecting passengers and enabling the aerospace sector to continue to develop...
Monday, 4 March 2024 07:49
Better kips for better trips: £16 million boost to transform facilities for lorry drivers
Lorry drivers across England will benefit from more parking spaces, better welfare facilities and safer rest areas thanks to £16.5 million in joint Government and industry investment...
Monday, 4 March 2024 00:01