She added that meteorological conditions play a role as extreme downpours can flush water through the rocks or put pressure on infrastructure like water mains.
"Today’s decision means we will continue to offer joint degree programmes in modern languages, including Gaelic."The University and College Union's Aberdeen branch said single honours degree provision was being lost, and the issue was "not over".
Responding to the changes, Aberdeen University Students' Association said it was "incredibly disappointing" that there was no committment to protecting jobs or degree provisions.In a statement, it said: "Axing single language degrees... before the end of the consultation, makes a mockery of the entire process."Extending the consultation by a month is a tokenistic gesture at best and does not allow for meaningful changes that could save both degrees and jobs."
Three options on the future of the university's modern language offering were put out for consultation.A Grade II listed mural has delayed plans for a new school, it has emerged.
A proposal for the new primary school to replace the Edwardian Co-op building in Ipswich was
and was given the go-ahead in 2021.While the increase would fall on employers, it could affect workers down the line if wage rises are restricted. Companies could also cut back on hiring due to the added costs.
The rise in National Insurance could also have an impact on other tax revenues, for instance if it results in smaller wage rises. If businesses absorb the extra costs, profits could be lower and the amount they pay in corporation tax could be less.The prime minister has insisted working people will not be hit by tax rises -
The Conservatives have accused Labour of "reinventing" what counts as a working person, as the Budget approaches.The chancellor is also expected to announce £500m in new funding to build up to 5,000 affordable social homes in an effort to "fix the housing crisis" which she says has "created a generation locked out of the property market".