A concerning 31.5% of transportation & storage sector firms have told the ONS they have no cash reserves this month. That’s a higher number of cash-strapped firms than any other sector, warns the home delivery expert Parcelhero.
Around £160,000 has been lost so far this year to so-called "Hi Mum/Dad" scams on WhatsApp, where a scammer impersonates a family member and asks for money, usually to make an urgent payment. One man received a message from someone pretending to be his son, saying he had lost his phone and wallet while on holiday abroad and asking his Dad to transfer money that day to help him out.
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper announces a new support package at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk. New UK support for Ukraine’s recovery and energy security in the face of Putin’s war.
If you are 16 to 19 years old, at school or college, and come from a low-income household you may be able to get financial help from an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA). EMA is a weekly allowance of £30 per week, paid during term time.
Tax cut on meals and days out come into force. Every family across the UK will pay less tax on meals and days out as new VAT cut helps families enjoy trips to the seaside and making memories with loved ones.
Scotland’s onshore GDP grew by 0.1% in the three months to April 2026, compared with GDP remaining flat (0.0% growth) in the three months to January 2026, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician. In the three months to April, the sectors with the largest positive contribution to three month GDP were Retail, Wholesale & Motor Trades and Health & Social Work, which contributed around 0.1 percentage points of growth respectively towards the overall three month growth of 0.1%.
Summer jobseekers urged to use the HMRC app to demystify tax and money matters. 40% of young people wish they had learnt the basics about tax when they were younger.
Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has delivered the third and final return of high-level waste (HLW), in the form of vitrified residue, to Germany. This marks the completion of an international commitment between the UK and Germany, and a significant milestone in the UK’s nuclear clean-up mission.
Graduates earn on average around £100,000 more over their lifetime than non-graduate counterparts, but returns vary by degree subject. Students’ choice of degree subject has a hugely significant impact on their lifetime earnings, according to new research from the IFS.
More than £50m of additional public investment was attracted to the Highlands and Islands last year by the region’s development agency. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) almost doubled its £53m opening budget from the start of financial year 2025/26, delivering an annual spend of £105m to create hundreds of jobs and grow the regional economy.
O2 has warned customers to be wary of a new scam text message which appears to have been sent by them and says your SIM card will be deactivated unless you take urgent action. The message asks you to click a link to sign in to your O2 account and accept updated terms and conditions, supposedly to keep your SIM card active.
There have been reports of scam emails that appear to have been sent by internet providers such as BT or EE and offer customers the chance to win a Wifi booster by clicking on a link. One of the scam emails includes the BT logo and branding and says that, as a 'valued customer', you can claim a 'priority reward' to receive a discount on a booster.
Scotland's wildlife will be protected from an inhumane and indiscriminate pest control method when a comprehensive ban on glue traps comes into force next month Glue traps do not distinguish between target and non-target animals, and any creature that crosses their path can become trapped, meaning other species such as songbirds can suffer prolonged unintended distress or death. From 1 July 2026, under the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024, it will be a criminal offence to use, supply or possess a glue trap.
Nine banks have been appointed to a framework that will advise and support on the delivery of the Scottish Government’s £1.5 billion bonds programme over the next five years. As part of this process, HSBC Bank Plc, Merrill Lynch International, NatWest Markets Plc and RBC Europe Limited have been selected to act as the joint bookrunners – lead managers for the bonds for the Scottish Government’s inaugural bond issuance.
The biggest Rachel Reeves–era ISA rule changes coming into force (mainly from April 2027) are as follows. A 22% tax on interest earned on cash held inside Stocks & Shares ISAs.
People who have stopped receiving benefits but still refuse to repay money owed to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could be banned from driving under sweeping new powers that come into force today. Fraudsters and debtors who refuse to pay face tough new consequences including direct deductions from bank accounts, as new laws come into force.
In the five years since 2019, the period in which Britain formally left the EU, UK exports have tilted from goods towards services about three times faster than before. Worryingly, this reflects weakness in goods – with the UK experiencing the largest fall in goods exports in the G7 – rather than strength in services.
A major part of the argument being made by the industry, many workers in Aberdeen, and opposition politicians is that we should allow more exploration and use the oil rather than importing it. However, it is not the whole story.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is taking place from 23–26 June, making it a four-day event rather than the traditional two-day sale. Amazon moved it forward from its usual July slot this year.
Even with the new Rachel Reeves ISA changes, ISAs remain one of the most powerful, flexible, and tax‑efficient ways for UK savers and investors to grow wealth, especially compared with holding money in normal bank accounts or taxable investment accounts. Why people without an ISA should still seriously consider opening one — and why the changes don’t remove their core advantages.