New rules will give millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later users key protections offered by other forms of credit. Providers will have to ensure lending is affordable - stopping users from accumulating unmanageable debt Rules deliver better protection for shoppers and clarity for innovative sector after years of uncertainty Millions of shoppers are set to be protected by new rules for Buy-Now, Pay-Later products.
Sales volumes - the amount we all bought – rose by 0.3% in September. The home delivery expert Parcelhero says volumes finally returned to July 2022 levels, before Liz Truss' disastrous September mini-budget hit household spending.
Highland Council Trading Standards are warning residents to be on their guard following reports of an unsolicited text message claiming to be from the UK Government Living Allowance Office. The text reads.
It's estimated that £23 billion worth of help and support - from housing benefits to pension credit - goes unclaimed every year. We look at what's available and how to get it.
ou don't have to look very hard at the moment to find evidence of the immense financial pressure on UK households. New figures from the Trussell Trust show that 1.5 million emergency food parcels were provided to people between April and September 2023.
Sarah was in a comfortable job, working for an archaeology business before being diagnosed with cancer. Much of her 20-year career had left her with reliable employment rights in the civil service.
The Highland Council's winter service starts today (Monday 14 October). The Council is ready to treat - according to its policy - the 6,785km of roads for which it has responsibility.
New research shows that those in their later 60s now are sicker than those in their late 80s were at the same point in their lives. Why isn't prosperity delivering wellness, and what can we do about it?.
Industry group for examining the impact of technology on the UK's investment management sector publishes its third report. The Technology Working Group - chaired by Michelle Scrimgeour and supported by the Investment Association – has today published its third and final report: Intelligent Investment: AI Deployment Strategies for UK Investment Management Firms.
A ceremony in Fife marked the start of construction for a new medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station. A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction for a new medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station in Fife.
Emergency legislation will be introduced to Parliament to contribute to the sustainable long-term management of Scotland's prison population, Justice Secretary Angela Constance told MSPs. The Bill, to be introduced in November, will propose a change to the release point for short-term prisoners serving sentences of less than four years.
Oil prices change due to a number of factors, including supply and demand, geopolitical risks, and the global green energy transition. Supply and demand: Oil prices are driven by the laws of supply and demand, just like other commodities.
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. This COVID-19, flu and RSV surveillance bulletin (formally Weekly Winter Briefing) brings together the latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for COVID-19, flu and RSV.
The AA has warned customers to be wary of emails that appear to be from them and say they have won a 'free' emergency car kit. Several people have reported these scams in the last week.
Victims of crime will receive improved support, advice and information as part of planned reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS). Under proposed changes to the scheme - which entitles victims or close relatives of victims to certain information about the person responsible for the crime - a new Victim Contact Team will be set up to give personalised support to victims, based on their individual needs.
The new film hub will incorporate sound stages, as well as production offices and ancillary areas such as workshop space. The facility will have support services and packages designed to meet the unique needs of lower budget, independent films - while having access to the Pinewood Studios ecosystem from camera hire to drone photography to post production.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has today laid legislation in Parliament introducing a new tax relief for independent British films to boost the growth of the UK's world class film sector. Culture Secretary tells Parliament new indy film tax relief will boost jobs, growth and investment in the UK's regions and nations Move comes as Pinewood Studios announces a new Indie Production Hub.
Several people have recently received emails or social media messages from a friend or relative whose account has been hacked, asking them to purchase gift cards. The message often says that the sender needs the gift card urgently but cannot buy it themselves, usually because they or a family member is ill.
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland's soils. A report published today by ESS, The Risks to Scotland's Soils: A Scoping Report, highlights the need for action to safeguard this valuable resource, which provides a habitat for over half of the world's species, helps to reduce climate change and its impacts and underpins the vast majority of Scotland's food.
Self Assessment customers urged to use online guidance as top 5 calls to helpline revealed. HMRC reveals the most common calls to its Self Assessment helpline, all of which can be answered quickly online.
