Warm weather in June helped lift UK economic growth by more than expected, according to official figures. Higher temperatures boosted pubs, restaurants and the construction industry, lifting the economy by 0.5%. The stronger data meant that the economy expanded by 0.2% between April and June.
For the past decade the council has led many local initiatives to help get people online – from rolling out superfast broadband to nearly 80,000 premises, gifting devices to people in need and creating a community of digital champions.
The Bank of England announced another increase in the bank base rate, raising it to 5.25%. This decision comes amid growing concerns over inflation and economic stability.
Multi-Agency Forum Communications Group which includes representation from the Home Office, Portland Port, Dorset Council, Dorset Police and NHS Dorset has released information regarding the asylum seekers accommodation barge to be based at Portland Port.
Dorchester could be set to get a new town centre hotel. Whitbread, has announced it has purchased the former Marks & Spencer store in South Street,
