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Elon Musk's ambition to bring electric cars, rockets, satellites and artificial intelligence under one corporate roof raises important questions for investors, regulators and the future of both businesses. The possibility of Tesla and SpaceX joining forces could produce one of the most influential technology companies in the world.
Scotland is being warned to prepare for unsettled weather as Storm Austen brings the prospect of heavy rain and disruption, with further strong winds possible over the weekend. The main concern is the combination of persistent rainfall and already wet ground.
With inflation rising and Christmas approaching, retailers are asking the Chancellor to reduce the cost of doing business rather than introduce further taxes that could feed through into shop prices. The Budget on 28 October comes at a critical time for Britain's retailers.
The EU is expanding its planned satellite network to 348 satellites, with the first launches targeted for 2029. The aim is to give European governments and armed forces secure communications under European control, reducing dependence on American technology.
The birth of a new baby can put financial pressure on household budgets. But there is a wide range of financial support available from the Scottish Government to ensure children have the best start in life.
Reports of Israeli military preparations have raised fears of a new confrontation with Iran. For Britain and the world economy, the biggest danger may be the impact on oil supplies, inflation and interest rates.
First Minister John Swinney has announced that Scottish businesses are set to benefit from £500,000 of Scottish Government support for a programme of trade missions to help companies grow exports and build global partnerships. The First Minister announced the funding while addressing the Scotland-India Business Forum in Delhi.
Communities will have more opportunities to have their say in shaping how Scotland's largest landholdings are managed under proposals now open for public consultation. The Community Engagement Obligations and draft large land holdings guidance under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 consultation paper is the next step in ensuring communities have more information about large land holdings of more than 1,000 hectares.
New figures reveal the scale of Scotland's effort to acknowledge the harm suffered by children abused in care, with thousands of payments made since the scheme began in 2021. But the latest report also highlights the continuing work involved in delivering decisions, payments and apologies.
Fraudster exploited three separate schemes designed to support businesses during the pandemic. Fraudster Zeeshan Ashraf has been handed a confiscation order of more than £300,000 Ashraf was jailed for three years and eight months last year after admitting five counts of fraud The 46-year-old defrauded the Eat Out to Help Out, Bounce Back Loan, and Covid Job Retention schemes A Birmingham accountant who defrauded Eat Out to Help Out and other Covid support schemes has been ordered to repay more than £300,000.
Britain's rising inflation rate has increased the pressure on the Bank of England to consider raising interest rates, while mortgage borrowers are already facing higher costs. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show annual CPI inflation rising from 3.1% in August to 3.5% in September, above economists' expectations.
The UK will provide additional defensive military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, given escalating Houthi attacks in the region. The UK will provide additional defensive military support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, given escalating Houthi attacks in the region.
A major North Sea gas project is set to begin production, but the benefits for energy security may be greater than the savings on household bills. Britain's long-running Jackdaw gas field controversy has reached a significant turning point, with the Government approving the project after years of delays, legal challenges and arguments over climate change.
Ukraine and Russia continue to fight over territory and security, while the United States and Iran remain locked in a dangerous confrontation. Both conflicts are showing the limits of military power, and the consequences reach far beyond the battlefield.
ONS figures show inflation climbing to 3.5%, adding to pressure on families, businesses and the Government Britain's inflation problem has taken another unwelcome turn, with the annual rate rising to 3.5% in September as higher petrol and diesel prices pushed up the cost of living. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), published on 21 October, show that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased from 3.1% in August to 3.5% in September.
Rising interest payments and public spending put pressure on the Chancellor ahead of the Budget. The UK government's latest financial figures reveal the scale of the challenge facing the Treasury, with borrowing approaching £100 billion in the first six months of the financial year and national debt passing £3 trillion for the first time.
The BBC announced it will close its channels BBC Three and BBC Scotland, alongside radio station BBC Radio 4 Extra, moving them to online-only streaming in the spring of 2027. The cuts are part of a broader £500 million savings plan that also includes over 100 job losses in BBC News.
Government scheme aims to open doors to Britain’s technology industry, but work experience must lead to real jobs The UK Government has announced plans to offer 10,000 work experience opportunities for young people hoping to enter Britain’s digital and technology industries. The programme, backed by some of the country’s best-known technology employers, is intended to help young people gain practical experience, strengthen their CVs and find a route into employment.
Military and medical experts test plans for treating wounded service personnel, raising questions about Britain's security, the lessons of Ukraine and how prepared the country really is. The Government has announced that the Armed Forces, NHS and international partners have been testing Britain's ability to treat military personnel injured in a future conflict.