The dramatic scenes at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta, where tens of thousands of people crossed from Morocco in a short period, have once again brought immigration to the top of Europe's political agenda. While many of those who crossed later returned to Morocco, the incident served as a reminder that migration pressures can escalate rapidly and unexpectedly.
Urgent work to take place to protect bereaved families. Proposals for formal regulation of the funeral sector to be developed following harrowing case in Hull.
As the Chancellor prepares to deliver the Autumn Budget on 28 October, households and businesses across the UK are wondering what changes lie ahead. While no one knows the final contents until Budget Day, the economic pressures facing the Government mean we can already make some educated predictions.
Money worries can keep us up at night, but could decades of financial stress leave a lasting mark on the brain itself? That’s the question my colleagues and I set out to answer in a new study – and the answer, it turns out, is yes. Most research on money and brain health looks at people’s financial circumstances at just one point in time.
Funding set to unlock land for development across Clyde Gateway. More development plots for businesses, housing and infrastructure in the Clyde Gateway area will be unlocked thanks to Scottish Government investment of £3.5 million.
The United Kingdom is approaching a significant demographic milestone. With the population now around 69.5 million people, the country is likely to pass 70 million during 2027 if current trends continue.
For much of the last half-century, Western economies appeared to accept that manufacturing was in decline and that the future belonged to services, finance and technology. But after decades of factory closures and overseas outsourcing, governments on both sides of the Atlantic are now asking a different question: did the world move too far away from industrial production? The answer is becoming increasingly important.
Underwater surveys discover remarkable collection of rare and previously unknown seaweeds. Natural England’s underwater surveys of maerl beds off the south coast of Cornwall have uncovered a remarkable array of rare and scientifically important seaweeds, including species never before recorded in the UK.
John Christensen knows because he was there. As Jersey's Head of the Government Economic Service, he witnessed first-hand how political power, financial interests and official secrecy combined to protect wrongdoing.
Want the UK to ‘Get On With It’ on North Sea Energy The debate over the future of the UK’s North Sea oil and gas sector has become one of the most emotionally charged issues in British politics. Yet beneath the political noise, a clear public mood is emerging — one that is less ideological, more practical, and increasingly impatient.
The Chancellor has confirmed that the date of the Budget will be Wednesday 28 October 2026. In a video message posted this afternoon, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey MP said: This government is working fast to restore hope and back Britain’s communities.
When the European Union expanded eastwards in 2004 and beyond, many expected the biggest impact to be political. However, one of the most significant changes was economic: Eastern and Central Europe became a major manufacturing centre for the continent.
Economic development agencies frequently publish impressive statistics: thousands of jobs created, businesses supported and millions of pounds of investment attracted. But one question is often much harder to answer: how much of that success actually happened because of their intervention? This is one of the biggest challenges facing organisations such as Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Enterprise.
Economic development organisations are often asked to perform an almost impossible task: transform regions, create jobs and encourage investment in places where the private sector may be reluctant to take risks. But when some supported projects fail, criticism quickly follows.
Finding good financial advice can be stressful – and expensive. That’s one reason why chatbots have become an increasingly popular and free alternative.
In offshore energy, “shovel‑ready” means: The field is fully appraised. Engineering design is complete.
Bev Craig's victory in Manchester to become the new mayor: a relief for Labour, but not a landslide. Bev Craig, Labour's candidate and former leader of Manchester City Council, won the Greater Manchester mayoralty after Andy Burnham left the role to move into national politics.
A major £8.4bn investment in the UK’s nuclear deterrent, delivering jobs and opportunity for young people for years to come, is set to be announced by the Prime Minister. Prime Minister announces major £8.4 billion investment in next stage of UK’s Dreadnought nuclear deterrent submarine build programme during visit to Barrow-in-Furness.
New MOD campaign demonstrates how military personnel can remain hidden during training. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has challenged the public to test their observation skills through a new, interactive “Spot the Sniper” campaign.
For many aspiring homeowners, the dream of buying a first property has become increasingly difficult. While headlines often focus on house prices, it is now the cost of borrowing that is proving to be one of the biggest barriers to getting onto the property ladder.