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19/9/2024
There are 13 million women ‘missing' in Gulf states - here’s why it is holding their economies back
Email X (Twitter) Facebook27 LinkedIn Print When you think of modern, oil-rich Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), you may picture a life of luxury. But beneath the shots of towering skyscrapers and splendid grand malls, there is a concerning reality: women are frequently missing from the economic picture.19/9/2024
Live At 7.30pm The Federal Reserve Announced half percent drop in interest rate
Main announcement - Interest Rate Reduced by half a percent Watch Fed Res announcement live on 18 September. Bank of England announcement on 19 September.
19/9/2024
US Interest Rates - the first cut is the deepest
The Fed cut interest rates to 4.75-5.00%. The cut is the first in four years after holding rates at a 20 year high for a year.Today
Scottish Government Considers Merging Desktop And Mobile Device Deals Into £200m Framework
The Scottish Government is considering merging two existing frameworks for the provision of mobile and desktop devices to create a single £200m commercial vehicle. The government currently has two separate agreements in place: a £125m agreement for mobile devices; and a £75m engagement for desktop machines.Today
Freebies For Prime Ministers Like Winning The Lottery Every Week
The press are having a field day with more and more revelations about what freebie and gifts are given to top politicians. Keir Starmer has declared more free tickets and gifts than other major party leaders in recent times, with his total now topping £100,000 after recent support for his lifestyle from Labour donor Waheed Alli.Today
UK CPI - Air Fares Drive Inflationary Lift Off
Annualised inflation came in at 2.2% in August unchanged from the 2.2% reported in July. Annualised inflation was forecast to come in at 2.2% (Trading Economics).Today
Producer Price Inflation UK - August 2024
Producer input prices fell by 1.2% in the year to August 2024, down from a revised increase of 0.2% in the year to July 2024. Producer output (factory gate) prices rose by 0.2% in the year to August 2024, down from an increase of 0.8% in the year to July 2024.
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Consumer Price Inflation UK - August 2024 - Inflation Steady At 2.2%
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 3.1% in the 12 months to August 2024, unchanged from July. On a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.4% in August 2024, the same rate as in August 2023.
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UK Poultry Imports Return To The Philippines
The British Embassy is celebrating a significant milestone in UK-Philippine trade relations: the return of UK poultry imports to the Philippines. The British Ambassador to the Philippines hosted a networking reception at her residence on September 17, celebrating a significant milestone in UK-Philippine trade relations: the return of UK poultry imports to the Philippines after a three-year ban due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
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Marine Planning Zone Consultation - Views Sought On Planning Gap For Fish And Shellfish Farms
Plans to extend marine planning zones have been put out to public consultation. Fish and shellfish farms require planning permission out to twelve nautical miles, however local authority responsibilities for planning controls currently only extend to three nautical miles.
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UK House Price Index for July 2024
The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. On average, house prices have risen 0.6% since June 2024 there has been an annual price rise of 2.2% which makes the average property in the UK valued at £289,000.Today
UK Commits To Bolstering European Security As Foreign Secretary Visits Norwegian Military Command
Foreign Secretary travels to Norway to strengthen defence and security cooperation. the Foreign Secretary will visit Norwegian Joint Headquarters with Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide to discuss deepening UK-Norway security collaboration.
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UK signs trade pact with Thailand to boost exports
UK Trade Minister signs trade pact designed to boost trade and investment with Thailand and open the country up to British businesses. UK seals ambitious Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) designed to boost trade and investment with Thailand.
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UK Government Events In Mexico Promote Trade In Legal Services
UK legal services will be at the forefront of one of the world's biggest legal gatherings this week to promote the UK as a place to do business. International legal professionals to meet UK legal services experts GREAT Legal Services events take place alongside the International Bar Association Annual Conference Roundtables and joint Law Society reception show UK government commitment to supporting UK legal sector and driving economic growth.
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Hm Coastguard Showcases Drones And Electric Vehicles At Emergency Services Show
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has returned to the Emergency Services Show, with staff sharing developments towards the next generation of search and rescue. Visitors to this year's event in Birmingham will have the opportunity to chat to HM Coastguard colleagues about their work and the latest specialist kit, as well as learning about potential future technologies.
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Truths Is A UK-led Mission To Create A Space-based Climate And Calibration Observatory
TRUTHS is a UK-led mission to create a space-based climate and calibration observatory that will improve confidence in climate change forecasts and support net zero mitigation strategies and their impact. The Traceable Radiometry Underpinning Terrestrial- and Helio-Studies (TRUTHS) mission, delivered by ESA, will collect the most accurate measurements of energy coming into the Earth from the Sun, and light reflected off Earth's surface, to help understand changes in balance (global warming) and humanity's impact on the planet.
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Boost For Electric Vans And Buses Backed With Investment To Drive Innovation
The government has announced £88 million of funding has been awarded to 46 innovative projects that will help boost zero emission vehicle tech. New industry and government funding announced to boost zero emission vehicle tech, creating jobs and helping deliver long-term economic growth.Yesterday
Scottish Income Tax - Mixed Reactions From The Business Community
More than half of Scottish businesses (57%) have experienced little to no impact from the Scottish Government's income tax policy, while 34% have felt the effects more sharply, according to the latest Fraser of Allander Institute's Scottish Business Monitor (SBM) for Q2 2024. The survey, conducted in May, gathered responses from over 300 firms across various sectors of the Scottish economy.Yesterday
Space Sustainability
Find answers to questions about space junk, the risk to satellites in orbit, and how space sustainability can help, as well as the UK Space Agency's work to address these issues. We co-hosted the UK's first In-Orbit Servicing & Manufacturing (IOSM) Conference on 8 to 9 May 2024 at the ESA Conference Centre, Harwell, along with the Satellite Applications Catapult.
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