Chruthaich Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail - an fhèis Ghàidhlig as motha san t‑saoghail – buannachd eaconamach £3.9 millean do Loch Abar, am Mòd as soirbheachail mar sin ann an sia bliadhna. Sheall aithisg a dh'ullaich eòlaichean aig Tourism Resources Company, às leth an luchd‑eagrachaidh An Comunn Gàidhealach, gun robh còrr air 9,400 neach‑tadhail aig an tachartas, àrdachadh 4% an taca ri 2024.
Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting. The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.
Poverty remains one of the most pressing social challenges in the United Kingdom. According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's (JRF) latest research, millions of people across the UK live in conditions that fall far short of a minimum acceptable standard of living.
Highland Council has launched a public consultation for feedback on a draft Highland Play Sufficiency Assessment A Play Sufficiency Assessment (PSA) assesses the provision and quality of outdoor play spaces, as well as the accessibility of play opportunities, and is developed in accordance with Scottish Government guidance. Councillor Ken Gowans, Chair of the Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee, said: "The PSA has assessed our formal and informal play spaces throughout Highland to better understand the facilities, functions and potential limitations of these spaces.
Long waits for NHS care have become one of the most pressing health‑service issues in Scotland. Patients across the country from busy urban centres to rural and remote communities are facing delays not just for major operations but for outpatient appointments and specialist services such as audiology (hearing tests and hearing aid fittings).
The world has become markedly more turbulent in recent weeks. Events are moving fast, and in moments like this, what matters most is being clear about the values and the interests that guide us, even as circumstances change.
NATO has always been more than a military pact. For over 75 years, it has rested on trust, shared interests, and the assumption that disputes among allies are managed through diplomacy and not coercion.
For many American households, the cost of living — what it takes to buy groceries, clothes, electronics, and other everyday items is one of the most important economic issues. As the U.S.
Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through a new Scottish Government programme. The First Minister's Start Up Challenge will empower young people aged 18 - 30 from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds to start innovative businesses.
The rapid rise of stablecoins — digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar — has sparked debate about their potential to disrupt traditional banking. Advocates highlight their efficiency in payments and cross-border transfers, while critics warn they could undermine banks' deposit bases and profitability.
China achieved 5% GDP growth in 2025 through strong exports, policy support, and resilience against external shocks like the US trade war. Compared globally, this growth is above the world average (2.8%), stronger than the Eurozone (0.8%), but lower than India (6.5%), which remains the fastest-growing major economy.
Patients across NHS Highland, including those living in Caithness, are experiencing extremely long waits for hearing assessments and hearing aid services, highlighting a growing problem in Scotland's audiology services. According to a report in the Inverness Courier, some patients have been waiting nearly two years for a hearing test or hearing aid fitting — delays that leave individuals struggling with hearing loss and its impact on daily life.
There have been recent reports of cold callers who imply they are working with the NHS and offer people the opportunity to take part in a 'sleep survey'. One woman who agreed to take part was visited by a man who seemed friendly and asked some questions about her sleeping habits.
As the world watches a sharp escalation in U.S.-European relations, leaders across Europe have responded with rare unity to President Donald Trump's recent announcement that he will impose tariffs on several key allies over their opposition to his push to take control of Greenland. The move has prompted strong diplomatic rebukes, coordinated statements of solidarity among NATO partners, and urgent political responses that spotlight deep concerns about the future of transatlantic cooperation.
Moneyfacts UK Savings Trends Treasury Report savers should be prepared for a new era of returns as savings rates fade from their peaks. Overall product choice fell by one to 2,318 savings deals (including ISAs) - the third highest on our records.
Global financial markets are sending a clear and unusually synchronized message today. Risk appetite is fading fast.
Up to 250,000 more people with health conditions will receive support to stay in or return to work, as a ground-breaking programme proven to transform lives and boost living standards is to be rolled out across England. WorkWell, a proven health-and-employment support service, will be rolled out across England to help people with health conditions stay in or return to work.
Labour market returns for female graduates have been historically overestimated using tax data, as much of the documented graduate pay premium is the result of female graduates working longer hours, not higher hourly wages, a UCL led study finds. The analysis, published in Economics of Education Review, challenges the conventional wisdom that early career earning potential is boosted by obtaining a university degree, particularly for women.
In January 2026, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new round of tariffs targeting several European countries, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Finland.
In early 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump launched one of the most sweeping withdrawals from multilateral institutions in modern American history.
