The £500k project is being led by Exotopic Ltd at the Machrihanish Airbase Business Park near Campbeltown. A £500,000 project to establish a satellite management and monitoring service in Argyll has secured up to £194,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
When news broke that Scotch whisky would return to zero US tariffs, it was welcomed across Scotland. For the whisky industry, it removed a major concern.
From 24 July 2026, Edinburgh's visitor levy applies to overnight stays in paid accommodation where bookings were made on or after 1 October 2025. It covers: Hotels Bed and breakfasts Guest houses Self-catering accommodation Short-term lets Some other paid overnight accommodation The charge is: 5% of the accommodation cost It applies for a maximum of five consecutive nights.
Andy Burnham yesterday became the first Prime Minister to work from No10 North as he declares the days of power being hoarded in SW1 are over. Burnham throws open the doors to No10 North today, marking a new era of power flowing out of Whitehall and into every postcode.
Oban and north Lorn is poised to become a leading location for developing drone, robotics and autonomous systems activity, attracting high-value jobs and investment. This is according to a new study, commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which assesses the market potential in the region for these types of technologies.
Brent crude has climbed back above $100 a barrel. For many people, that number immediately brings back memories of soaring fuel bills, rising food prices and another squeeze on household budgets.
Retail sales in Great Britain rose 1.0% in June 2026, extending May’s rebound and reversing April’s decline. Quarterly growth reached 0.6%, and sales were 4.2% higher than a year earlier, signalling a clear recovery in consumer activity.
Most people will never buy a government bond. They will never sit down and think about the yield on a 10-year UK gilt.
For centuries, control of the world's oceans was measured by the size of a navy. Great powers built battleships, aircraft carriers and submarine fleets because whoever controlled the seas controlled trade.
Look at the currency markets and the picture appears reassuring. The pound has been holding up against the US dollar despite wars, oil price shocks and uncertainty in global markets.
When a US court ruled against many of President Donald Trump's tariffs earlier this year, some commentators declared that the trade war was over. It wasn't.
The Invisible Tax of a Weak Pound: How Currency Movements Quietly Raise the Cost of Everyday Life When people think about rising prices, they usually look for obvious causes. A war.
The UK Government has announced a 20% cut in business rates for many hospitality businesses in England, offering welcome relief to pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels and live music venues that have struggled with rising costs in recent years. For thousands of businesses south of the Border, it could mean lower bills and a little more breathing space.
Views are being sought on plans to reform the legal aid system, improving the service for the people who use it and the professionals who deliver it. The Legal Aid Reform consultation sets out wide-ranging proposals to modernise the system, paving the way for a new Legal Aid (Scotland) Bill.
There have been recent reports of scam phone calls impersonating banks, where the caller tries to convince customers to move money to a 'safe account'. They usually say there has been suspicious activity on your account, or that your account has been compromised.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games provides a huge opportunity to showcase the best of Scotland on the world stage, First Minister John Swinney has said. The First Minister welcomed heads of visiting delegations from the 73 Commonwealth nations at an event at Team Scotland House, Glasgow, ahead of the Games beginning in the city today (Thursday 23 July 2026).
The latest insolvency figures suggest that fewer businesses are going bust than many feared. At first glance, that sounds like good news.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax customers have 2 weeks to submit their first quarterly update. Sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000 from their self-employment and property must send their first Making Tax Digital for Income Tax quarterly update by 7 August 2026.
The new Prime Minister has made tackling the cost of living and reducing the burden on businesses one of his priorities. That is easier said than done.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will pledge to deliver growth in every postcode across the UK as he visits Scotland during his first week in office. Prime Minister vows to bring back hope ahead of first meeting with First Ministers of Scotland and Wales.