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Number of people in work across North Lanarkshire on the rise
Lanarkshire Jobs
On October 23, there were 7145 alternative claimant counts made in the area - a 165 reduction on the same time last year.
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People with a savings account urged to check it now before new rates announcement next month
Personal finance
Savers are being urged to act urgently to ensure they lock in the top rates before they are pulled or lowered.
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Council adds extra projects to provide more new homes to plan submitted to Scottish Government
Lanarkshire Homes & Property
Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) 2024/25-2028/29 aims to deliver 2570 new affordable homes over the next five years.
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Town sits with boarded up shops as email error costs council possible £16m in funding
The economy
Urban explorer Wandering Turnip visited the town as part of his series on the decline of the "Great British High Street", and noted pawnbrokers and bookies dominate the area.
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Airdrie MP Anum Qaisar marks inaugural Scotland Loves Local Campaign by visiting town businesses
The economy
During time at Christie the Baker and Gin Blossoms Flower Shop, Anum Qaisar heard from staff about the growth of the businesses.
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People on State Pension could find out new Triple Lock uprating for next year this week
State Pension
ONS figures due to be published on Tuesday could be the driving force behind the State Pension pay rise in April.
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State Pension Triple Lock could be due review as bumper annual uprating on the way next April
State Pension
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said State Pensions could rise by nearly 8% next April.
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UK inflation slows to 17-month low and on track to dip under 5% before end of this year
Inflation
The reduced energy price cap in July and lower prices of milk, bread and cereal helped drive the July CPI down.
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Employment figures rise by 155 across North Lanarkshire compared with this time last year
Lanarkshire Jobs
There was a total of 7695 alternative claimant counts submitted in the area on July 23.
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People on a tracker mortgage could see home repayments go up £24 each month after rates rise
Personal finance
The Bank of England base rate rise to 5.25% has also given some savings accounts a boost.
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Finance expert shares potential impact of Bank of England’s new interest rate rise on mortgages and savings
Interest Rates
The Bank of England has increased its base rate to 5.25 per cent from 5 per cent.
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New calls for Public Inquiry into age discrimination and ageism in the UK
State Pension
The online petition has already passed the 10,000 signature threshold to trigger a response from the Uk Government.
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BrewDog boss James Watt claims Brexit has 'massively handicapped' UK businesses
Brexit
James Watt, who co-founded BrewDog, said Brexit had made doing business "significantly more difficult".
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Ayr regeneration could bring 10,000 people to town and rake in £300m
South Ayrshire Council
The Accessible Ayr project is set to go to a design stage with officers making bold claims about potential impact on ailing town centre.
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High level risks increase after 'realistic' review of Ayrshire Growth Deal revealed
The economy
Ayrshire Economic Partnership Board will hear that risks around finances are being considered as high level risks by officials
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Unemployment rate in North Lanarkshire continues to fall
Lanarkshire Jobs
Alternative claimant counts across the area on April 23 stood at 7940 - a 430 reduction on the same time last year.
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Number of people in work across North Lanarkshire up by more than 1000 on same time last year
Lanarkshire Jobs
On March 23, 7760 alternative claimant counts were registered by residents of the area.
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New State Pension could be worth up to £862 each month next year under Triple Lock
State Pension
Experts predict the April 2024 State Pension uprating could be based on earnings growth and not CPI inflation rate.
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What does inflation mean after UK rate makes surprise jump to 10.4%
Inflation
Inflation took a surprise jump in February, from 10.1 per cent in January, as the cost of food reaches a 45 year high across the UK.
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Mortons Rolls rescued from administration as investors buy up iconic Glasgow bakery
Glasgow
The firm, renowned for its morning rolls and 'We built this city' slogan, is asking 110 workers to immediately come back to work.
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Lanarkshire politician says UK Chancellor's budget is 'great news' for families in the area
The Budget
Central Scotland MSP Graham Simpson says Jeremy Hunt’s statement yesterday 'managed to support vulnerable people in the region and encourage economic growth'.
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Employment figures across North Lanarkshire rise for the fifth month in a row
Lanarkshire Jobs
There were 7635 ONS claimant counts made as of February 23, which was a 1675 reduction on the same time period last year.
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Labour leader Keir Starmer visits Lanarkshire technology company and pledges to drive growth of Scottish economy
Sir Keir Starmer
The politician was joined by shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar for a tour of Siemens in Cambuslang.
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More than 200 Mortons Rolls staff made redundant as rescue talks continue
Job losses
The Record understands Mortons customers have been told to expect an imminent resumption of deliveries.
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