Tag: UK Government

Councils need extra £1 BILLION ‘before it’s too late’

The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities has warned the Scottish Government that it risks causing further suffering amongst Scotland’s communities if it does not adequately fund council services. Continue reading Councils need extra £1 BILLION ‘before it’s too late’

Decade of Renewal? Chancellor launches Budget process

  • Chancellor says Budget will set out ambitious plans to unleash Britain’s potential, level up across the UK and usher in a decade of renewal
  • Budget will start a new chapter for the economy, seizing the opportunities that come from getting Brexit done

Continue reading Decade of Renewal? Chancellor launches Budget process

Let’s Get To Work: Prime Minister’s New Year message

That distinctive sound you may have heard at midnight as the bongs of Big Ben faded away was not the popping of champagne corks or the crackle of fireworks from your neighbour’s garden.

Rather it was the starting gun being fired on what promises to be a fantastic year and a remarkable decade for our United Kingdom. Continue reading Let’s Get To Work: Prime Minister’s New Year message

UK satellites to help lead the fight against climate change

New satellite data centre will use cutting-edge satellite technology to help combat climate change.

  • new government-backed virtual satellite data centre will analyse the impact climate change is having on the UK, help shape policies on reducing carbon emissions, and contribute to reaching net zero targets
  • 50 new PhD researchers and £5 million investment to enable use of satellite images to better predict future weather trends and protect communities from flooding and pollution
  • Earth Observation experts from the Universities of Edinburgh and Leeds will work with 18 businesses on pioneering work to monitor the impact of climate change

Continue reading UK satellites to help lead the fight against climate change

Can you give me 50 Cent’s phone number?

As 2019 draws to a close, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has released details of some of the oddest requests, demands and enquiries it has received from Brits abroad this year and highlighted what it can and can’t help with when British people run into trouble abroad. Continue reading Can you give me 50 Cent’s phone number?

England bans fracking

  • Oil and Gas Authority report published today concludes that it is not possible with current technology to accurately predict the probability of tremors associated with fracking
  • Separate proposals to change the planning process for fracking sites will no longer be taken forward at this time

Fracking will not be allowed to proceed in England, the government has announced today, following the publication of new scientific analysis. Continue reading England bans fracking

Get Ready for Brexit: campaign moves to new phase with factsheet launch

This week the UK Government kick-started the third phase of the public information campaign ‘Get ready for Brexit’. A new countdown calendar has been introduced to highlight the number of days left to get ready for Brexit. Continue reading Get Ready for Brexit: campaign moves to new phase with factsheet launch

Russia vs Scotland: travel advice for fans

Travel advice for fans travelling to Moscow for the Russia v Scotland UEFA EURO Qualifiers – Qualification round – match on Thursday 10 October 2019.

Date: Thursday 10 October 2019

Venue: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow

Kick off time: 9.45pm (local time)

As well as this advice, check out our travel advice for RUSSIA Continue reading Russia vs Scotland: travel advice for fans