Born:1945, Edinburgh, Scotland Field:Microeconomics; development economics Prize-winning work:Analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare Trademark:Colorful bow ties Spoken Accent:Was mocked in school for hav
These tensions, driven by metropolitan and diverse city-regional politics within nation-states, have been evident not only since the Scottish Independence referendum in 2014 and, recently, the Brexit plebiscite in the United Kingdom (especially in Scotland and Northern Ireland) but also in Spain, w...
Rebuild costs can change over time, so if you’re not sure whether you still have an accurate valuation you can use theBCIS's rebuild cost calculator. This is free, but you do need to register. Alternatively, you can hire a chartered surveyor to evaluate your home and prepare a reinstatem...
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You can travel freely between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, unless you have to self-isolate because you have Covid symptoms or have tested positive. All holiday accommodation - including hotels, hostels, B&B, caravans and boats - can operate across the UK....
Devolve identical powers to England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, with the proviso that local self-rule can be suspended if necessary by the federal legislature (by a supermajority). The existing House of Commons becomes the House of Commons for England, which (along with the Sovereig...
Income Tax bands and rates are different in Scotland. Need to know! As an unincorporated landlord, no National Insurance is payable on your rental income. It can be if you’re running a property business (ie running a bed and breakfast or hotel type business where a trade takes place). ...
The UK NHS employs 1.2 million staff in England and Wales in December 2010 and a further 168,051 in Scotland (Information Services Division, 2011, The Health and Social Care Information Centre, 2011). Nurses form the biggest group of employees in this healthcare system (Department of Health,...
The known impacts of air quality on physical health-decreasing lung and cardiovascular function, irritation of the respiratory system, chest tightness and reduced arterial pressure and vasodilation-are likely to have contributed to these results in female performances (Carlisle and Sharp 2001; McKenzie ...
(but offers the stunning sunsets and blue-domed churches you’ve likely come here to see). Note: you can actually book the amazing Canaves Epitome Oia, which is a Small Luxury Hotel, through Hilton if you have enough Hilton Honors points or free night certificates. Read myfull review of ...