Dstl's trial has supported the development of next‑generation atomic clocks for the UK's defence needs. A trial led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has helped develop a new generation of critically improved atomic clock technology for the UK military.
Schools will now need to inform pupils when a request is made by a parent or carer to withdraw them from religious observance and to consider any objection the young person may have, under legislation backed by MSPs. The Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Bill was passed in a final Stage 3 vote in the Scottish Parliament.
National headlines keep telling us that inflation is falling, the economy is stabilising, and the worst of the cost‑of‑living crisis is behind us. But in Caithness, that message feels like it's coming from another planet.
Dog attacks on farm animals are not treated as minor incidents anywhere in the UK, but the legal consequences for owners differ sharply depending on where the incident happens. As countryside access increases and lambing season approaches, understanding those differences matters especially for dog walkers.
AI, green tech, hybrid work and how to prepare for the future of employment. The world of work is in the middle of a profound shift.
The UK jobless rate climbed to 5.2% in the three months to December 2025, up from 5.1% previously - the highest level since early 2021 outside the pandemic period. The latest figures from ONS show Scotland doing better than the south.
While much attention is paid to "jobs of the future", a quieter shift is under way across the UK and Scotland. Entire categories of work are shrinking, not because of one policy decision or recession, but because people simply live, spend and socialise differently than they used to.
The UK is preparing for one of the most significant regulatory shifts in its financial history. From 25 October 2027, cryptoassets will fall under a comprehensive Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulatory regime, bringing the sector firmly into the mainstream of financial services oversight.
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) borrowers will benefit from stronger protections from 15 July 2026, following the Government's decision to bring the sector under the FCA's regulation. BNPL will be subject to the Consumer Duty and consumers will benefit from the following changes.
When people talk about building wealth, they usually reach for complex answers: investing strategies, side hustles, property portfolios. But one of the most powerful financial decisions most people can make is far simpler and that is not smoking and not drinking.
From digital IDs to council elections, pensioners to pubs the government's policy Ping-Pong shows that in politics, reversal is the new normal. Since Labour swept into power in July 2024, the UK Government has been providing the public with what can only be described as a masterclass in policy gymnastics.
Funding more generous provision will increasingly need some combination of higher devolved tax revenues and more efficient public service delivery. The Scottish Government received 26% more per resident for devolved public services from the UK government than is spent on comparable services in England in 2024-25.
After a year of sticker shock in the chocolate aisle, there's finally been some movement behind the scenes. Cocoa prices the raw ingredient at the heart of chocolate have fallen sharply from their record highs.
A new campaign to provide practical ways for organisations to protect themselves from common online threats. New campaign supports business owners to protect themselves against cyber threats to safeguard jobs and growth.
Low-value theft and shoplifting may not be investigated by police unless there is good evidence. Small thefts (especially under a few hundred pounds) are frequently recorded but not actively investigated.
Primary school pupils in Caithness and Sutherland will have the chance to dive into engaging science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) activities, thanks to a new funding agreement from NRS Dounreay. The three-year commitment will enable the Science Skills Academy (SSA) to deliver practical STEM learning at the Newton Room in Thurso, helping young people aged 10-14 explore how STEM connects to real-world applications.
Walk through almost any town centre in Britain today and you'll see the same pattern. Shuttered windows, fading signage, empty units that once housed familiar names.
Walk through any Scottish supermarket, scroll through social media, or sit through a commercial break on TV, and you'll see the same thing. A relentless parade of burgers dripping with cheese, fizzy drinks fizzing in slow motion, chocolate bars snapping seductively, and energy drinks promising power, focus, or rebellion.
Healthy eating doesn't need to be expensive, time‑consuming or fancy. In fact, the simplest meals like the ones your grandparents would recognise are usually the healthiest.
Trade opportunities and international security will be at the heart of Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander's programme as he embarks on a week-long visit to the Indo-Pacific region. Mr Alexander will meet government ministers and business leaders across Australia, Singapore and New Zealand.