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Jimmy Reid Memorial Lecture 2025 – The Jimmy Reid Foundation
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If you were unable to attend the memorial lecture or would like to hear Professor Ghassan Abu-Sittah again, you can watch the lecture on our YouTube channel or read the transcript here. reidfoundation.scot/2025/08/jimm...
The UK must secure supplies of 34 critical minerals says new report. New technologies could transform the way we mine – and recycle – critical minerals. The new strategy is a move in the right direction but more is needed. theconversation.com/the-uk-must-...
The UK must secure supplies of 34 critical minerals says new report – here’s how
New technologies could transform the way we mine – and recycle – critical minerals.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The UK must secure supplies of 34 critical minerals says new report. New technologies could transform the way we mine – and recycle – critical minerals. The new strategy is a move in the right direction but more is needed. theconversation.com/the-uk-must-...
Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax – what could be the environmental costs? EV owners use the roads so should pay towards the cost. EVs are still cheaper to run but more expensive to buy and maintain. This could discourage transition. theconversation.com/electric-veh...
Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax – what could be the environmental costs?
A new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles will make travel more expensive for those drivers, and could cause some to rethink buying an electric car.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Electric vehicle owners face new pay-per-mile tax – what could be the environmental costs? EV owners use the roads so should pay towards the cost. EVs are still cheaper to run but more expensive to buy and maintain. This could discourage transition. theconversation.com/electric-veh...
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Our reaction to #Budget2026
Our members will be hit by the extended freeze in the income tax threshold. We welcome the scrapping of the 2-child limit but more must be done on the cost-of-living crisis and on the unfairness of our tax system.
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Our members will be hit by the extended freeze in the income tax threshold. We welcome the scrapping of the 2-child limit but more must be done on the cost-of-living crisis and on the unfairness of our tax system.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
November 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our reaction to #Budget2026
Our members will be hit by the extended freeze in the income tax threshold. We welcome the scrapping of the 2-child limit but more must be done on the cost-of-living crisis and on the unfairness of our tax system.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
Our members will be hit by the extended freeze in the income tax threshold. We welcome the scrapping of the 2-child limit but more must be done on the cost-of-living crisis and on the unfairness of our tax system.
www.pcs.org.uk/news-events/...
What will the budget mean for economic growth? Experts give their view. The focus was on tax and shoring up the finances. The same old problems – chronic under-investment, crumbling infrastructure and weak productivity – continue to bedevil the UK economy. theconversation.com/what-will-th...
What will the budget mean for economic growth? Experts give their view
Nothing is certain but debt and taxes.
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November 27, 2025 at 7:09 AM
What will the budget mean for economic growth? Experts give their view. The focus was on tax and shoring up the finances. The same old problems – chronic under-investment, crumbling infrastructure and weak productivity – continue to bedevil the UK economy. theconversation.com/what-will-th...
ISAs – full £20,000 allowance will be maintained, but for savers under 65, £8,000 of that allowance will be earmarked for investment. Looks like bid to raise funds for investment in UK, along with pension reforms.
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
ISAs – full £20,000 allowance will be maintained, but for savers under 65, £8,000 of that allowance will be earmarked for investment. Looks like bid to raise funds for investment in UK, along with pension reforms.
“Salary sacrifice has long been one of the most efficient ways for workers to boost pension contributions.” It has in a very odd way and not without problems for low paid workers. A £2000 cap shouldn’t impact many of those who need to boost contributions. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2565070...
Budget 2025 live: Reeves to set out tax and spending plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver her second budget today, promising "fair and necessary choices" on tax and spending. Follow for live…
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November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
“Salary sacrifice has long been one of the most efficient ways for workers to boost pension contributions.” It has in a very odd way and not without problems for low paid workers. A £2000 cap shouldn’t impact many of those who need to boost contributions. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2565070...
Reeves announces additional cash for devolved governments. That includes an additional £820m for the Scottish government. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Budget 2025: Follow Rachel Reeves speech live
The Office for Budget Responsibility apologises for the error after publishing Budget measures including a charge on homes over £2m and changes to Isas.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Reeves announces additional cash for devolved governments. That includes an additional £820m for the Scottish government. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cy...
Is there a link between migration and crime? The data could be better but the largest study found “no significant link between immigration levels and crime rates”.
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Is there a link between migration and crime?
Migration's alleged link to increased crime has been back in the spotlight in recent years, so we looked at the evidence.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Is there a link between migration and crime? The data could be better but the largest study found “no significant link between immigration levels and crime rates”.
www.theferret.scot/is-there-a-l...
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Creative Scotland review. “It is evident that there is a need for a strong national body for the arts, culture and creative sector. However, improvements are required to ensure that Creative Scotland can fully deliver all aspects of its remit.” www.holyrood.com/news/view,cr...
Creative Scotland ‘too bureaucratic’ and must take more risks, review finds
It said the national arts body is “distant and impersonal”
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November 26, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Creative Scotland review. “It is evident that there is a need for a strong national body for the arts, culture and creative sector. However, improvements are required to ensure that Creative Scotland can fully deliver all aspects of its remit.” www.holyrood.com/news/view,cr...
The gender pay gap looks different depending where you are on the income ladder. If we fail to address the barriers that prevent men and women from participating fully in both paid work and unpaid care work, we won’t see reductions in the gender pay gap. theconversation.com/the-gender-p...
The gender pay gap looks different depending where you are on the income ladder
And part-time work can hit hourly pay by as much as 4%.
theconversation.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
The gender pay gap looks different depending where you are on the income ladder. If we fail to address the barriers that prevent men and women from participating fully in both paid work and unpaid care work, we won’t see reductions in the gender pay gap. theconversation.com/the-gender-p...
Half of UK authors fear AI could replace them – what research suggests about the future of the novel. A key foundation of the creative industries, which contributes immense amounts of soft power and £126 billion gross value to the UK economy annually. theconversation.com/half-of-uk-a...
Half of UK authors fear AI could replace them – what my new research suggests about the future of the novel
In my survey, 39% of novelists reported that their income has already been negatively impacted by GenAI.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Half of UK authors fear AI could replace them – what research suggests about the future of the novel. A key foundation of the creative industries, which contributes immense amounts of soft power and £126 billion gross value to the UK economy annually. theconversation.com/half-of-uk-a...
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035, research finds. Other reports have highlighted the risk to higher skilled jobs. Overall, the report expects the UK economy to add 2.3m jobs by 2035, but unevenly distributed. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035, research finds
Trades, machine operations and administrative roles are most at-risk, says leading educational research charity
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November 25, 2025 at 8:19 AM
AI could replace 3m low-skilled jobs in the UK by 2035, research finds. Other reports have highlighted the risk to higher skilled jobs. Overall, the report expects the UK economy to add 2.3m jobs by 2035, but unevenly distributed. www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
The difficult question about how powerful the Budget watchdog is. "Choices over how much to tax, spend and borrow are not narrow, technical questions. They are inescapably political." So are the OBR’s traditional economic assumptions, often wrong. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The difficult question about how powerful the Budget watchdog is
Ahead of this week's Budget, some have accused the Office for Budget Responsibility of being a
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November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
The difficult question about how powerful the Budget watchdog is. "Choices over how much to tax, spend and borrow are not narrow, technical questions. They are inescapably political." So are the OBR’s traditional economic assumptions, often wrong. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Budget cuts are ripping the heart out of Dundee and Angus college. Staff and students marched from Arbroath to the college's Gardyne campus in Dundee at the weekend calling for greater funding from the Scottish government. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Budget cuts are ripping the heart out of Dundee and Angus college - principal
Dundee and Angus College faces £2.5m of cuts, including withdrawing from its Arbroath sporting campus.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Budget cuts are ripping the heart out of Dundee and Angus college. Staff and students marched from Arbroath to the college's Gardyne campus in Dundee at the weekend calling for greater funding from the Scottish government. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UKGov launches new AI growth plan. Outlines how UK will act as a “first customer” for promising start-ups which are building high-quality AI hardware products like chips. This will be backed by an investment of £100m, but most coming from private sources. www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk...
UK Government launches new AI growth plan
The UK Government has launched a new plan intended to boost the growth of the artificial intelligence sector
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November 25, 2025 at 7:25 AM
UKGov launches new AI growth plan. Outlines how UK will act as a “first customer” for promising start-ups which are building high-quality AI hardware products like chips. This will be backed by an investment of £100m, but most coming from private sources. www.holyrood.com/news/view,uk...
Thanks to Sera Scotland for an excellent discussion on the challenges facing water and sewage. Broad agreement on the need for water use measures, ending economic regulation, a new public service model, and stopping the stealth privatisation of Scottish Water.
November 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Thanks to Sera Scotland for an excellent discussion on the challenges facing water and sewage. Broad agreement on the need for water use measures, ending economic regulation, a new public service model, and stopping the stealth privatisation of Scottish Water.
STUC to host summit 'to reject disinformation' over Cameron Barracks asylum seeker plan. “We must see everyone on the same page, bringing community members and residents with them in their plans instead of sidelining local voices.” www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
STUC to host summit 'to reject disinformation' over Cameron Barracks asylum plan
The STUC has invited the UK Home Office, Highland Council, the local MP and MSPs, NHS Highland and Police Scotland to a meeting in a bid to “counter the false narratives permeated by the far right.”
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November 24, 2025 at 8:08 AM
STUC to host summit 'to reject disinformation' over Cameron Barracks asylum seeker plan. “We must see everyone on the same page, bringing community members and residents with them in their plans instead of sidelining local voices.” www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Hybrid working fuelled 'pernicious' culture war on civil servants. Urges “Reconsider hybrid working targets and instead focus on fostering a workplace culture across Scottish Government that emphasises choice, flexibility and respect for individual need.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564254...
Union warned hybrid working fuelled 'pernicious' culture war against civil servants
The Herald obtained more than 60 documents detailing union fury at the Scottish Government's hybrid working policy.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Hybrid working fuelled 'pernicious' culture war on civil servants. Urges “Reconsider hybrid working targets and instead focus on fostering a workplace culture across Scottish Government that emphasises choice, flexibility and respect for individual need.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2564254...
Why we are getting poorer and what the government can do about it. UK GDP was £100bn lower than it could have been in absence of austerity. Its spending can kick start (and equally, kick away) economic growth through public investment. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
Why we are getting poorer and what the government can do about it | British Politics and Policy at LSE
As Rachel Reeves gets closer to delivering her Budget, it's becoming increasingly clear that further austerity will only lead to us getting poorer.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Why we are getting poorer and what the government can do about it. UK GDP was £100bn lower than it could have been in absence of austerity. Its spending can kick start (and equally, kick away) economic growth through public investment. blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandp...
How heat from old coal mines became a source of local pride in this northern English town – new study. Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures. theconversation.com/how-heat-fro...
How heat from old coal mines became a source of local pride in this northern English town – new study
Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures.
theconversation.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
How heat from old coal mines became a source of local pride in this northern English town – new study. Mine water district heating schemes provide an opportunity to involve communities in their energy futures. theconversation.com/how-heat-fro...
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UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Millionaires call on Rachel Reeves to raise their taxes in Budget
Two wealthy businessmen say the chancellor should make them pay more ahead of the Budget.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
UK millionaires say 'we want to pay more tax'.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
Why is that UK govts only listen to the rich who resent paying tax and decent wages?
The rich can't feel secure whilst masses live in poverty. Poor people can't buy goods/services to boost the economy.
How household and govt contracts could be fueling UK inflation. Annual price rises help businesses to protect their profits in uncertain times – but could be driving inflation. A self-reinforcing cycle. theconversation.com/how-househol...
How household contracts could be fueling UK inflation
Annual price rises help businesses to protect their profits in uncertain times – but could be driving inflation.
theconversation.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
How household and govt contracts could be fueling UK inflation. Annual price rises help businesses to protect their profits in uncertain times – but could be driving inflation. A self-reinforcing cycle. theconversation.com/how-househol...
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A water system that works for people and nature. While Scotland has avoided the worst aspects of privatisation in E&W, many challenges remain for Scottish Water. Dave Watson from the Reid Foundation will discuss on Monday 24 Nov. At 7pm. Register👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-water-sy...
A water system which will work for people and nature.
What are the socialist solutions for today’s challenges for Scottish Water?
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November 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
A water system that works for people and nature. While Scotland has avoided the worst aspects of privatisation in E&W, many challenges remain for Scottish Water. Dave Watson from the Reid Foundation will discuss on Monday 24 Nov. At 7pm. Register👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-water-sy...
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'A Stakeholder Model of Ferry Provision' Report Launch
This report and event explores the social and economic significance of ferry provision for island communities
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November 19, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Scottish bookshops warn they are at risk of 'serious harm'. “The distinct picture which emerges from this research is of the scale and reach of the cultural activities and the community engagement delivered by Scotland’s bookshops.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563239...
Scottish bookshops warn of 'serious harm' risk without new funding support
New report warns role of bookshops as 'cultural powerhouses' should not be 'taken for granted'.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Scottish bookshops warn they are at risk of 'serious harm'. “The distinct picture which emerges from this research is of the scale and reach of the cultural activities and the community engagement delivered by Scotland’s bookshops.” www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563239...