On Thursday, committee members may agree to the introduction of a new Low Emissions Zone (LEZ) in Edinburgh, affecting petrol and diesel cars. A finalised scheme was brought to the Committee back in October for further analysis.
Pre-departure testing for travellers entering the UK has been scrapped.
After enjoying what could be the warmest New Year’s Eve on record, the UK is expected to return to freezing cold temperatures at the start of January.
While southern areas of the UK can expect to see cloud and rain this weekend, others may have more picturesque scenes to look forward to.
Cypriot airline Cyprus Airways announced last week that it has commenced ticket sales for its winter destinations for next year.
State pension payments will be increasing by 3.1 percent from April, with the full amount rising to £185.15 per week. However, where people defer their claims, they may be able to increase the payments beyond even this “full” amount.
As Covid case numbers continue to rise across the UK and concerns grow about the impact of the Omicron variant the Government is reportedly drawing up a ‘Plan C’ set of restrictions and even a more severe ‘Plan D’ which could be implemented if the NHS is overwhelmed with patients.
Another 633 Omicron cases have been found in the UK – the biggest daily increase since the COVID-19 variant has been detected in the country.
The UK has come to an agreement with Norway and the European Union over how to divide up fish stocks in the North Sea next year.
More than half of universities are not on track to meet their emissions targets, according to an analysis.
