New plans revealed to save small firms £22,000 a year and improve access to cash
A package of new measures to support small businesses and deliver growth has been set out today (Tues 3rd December) by the Government...
Tuesday, 3 December 2024 00:01
Scottish Retail Consortium: Sales slump ahead of make-or-break Budget
Total sales in Scotland decreased by 3.3% compared with November 2023, when they had grown 2.6%...
Tuesday, 3 December 2024 00:01
BRC: Festive falter as sales slip
UK Total retail sales decreased by 3.3% year on year in November, against a growth of 2.6% in November 2023...
Tuesday, 3 December 2024 00:01
Campaign for Better Transport: Call for national standard for bus stops as report reveals just a third of people have a timetable at their nearest stop
A new report launched today (3 December) by Campaign for Better Transport has revealed that just a third of people have an up-to-date timetable at their nearest bus stop and even fewer have real-time information, creating a real barrier to using the bus...
Tuesday, 3 December 2024 00:01
New funding announced to deliver Welsh First Minister’s priorities
The Welsh Government has today announced £157m of new funding to support the First Minister’s priorities this year...
Monday, 2 December 2024 23:00
Conservatives push to stop Labour’s Jobs Tax
Today [Tuesday 3 December 2024] the Conservatives are pushing to stop Labour from driving through their Job’s Tax...
Monday, 2 December 2024 22:00
Lay members appointed to the Security Vetting Appeals Panel
The Government has appointed five lay members to join the Security Vetting Appeals Panel (SVAP).
Monday, 2 December 2024 21:50
Arrests for illegal working up after Home Office crack down
A crackdown on rogue businesses hiring people to work illegally has led to a significant rise in arrests, new figures published by the Home Office today have shown....
Monday, 2 December 2024 18:59
Huge boost for high streets as councils get new powers to fill empty shops
High streets are set to be revitalised as the government hands councils new powers to tackle the scourge of empty shops...
Monday, 2 December 2024 18:58
Minister announces additional funding for homelessness in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has announced an additional £3.7million for homelessness and £3million to support NIHE service delivery but added that collective effort is needed to deal with the growing challenge in our society.
Monday, 2 December 2024 18:23