Figures compiled by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) show strong outturns against key targets for the agency during the 2024/25 financial year. The figures, which are subject to review by Audit Scotland before publication of HIE's annual report in November, show that the agency met or exceeded 18 of its 20 key targets.
Highland Council is planning to carry out road resurfacing works on Inshes Roundabout, Inverness, commencing on Sunday 17 August 2025 and extending over 6 consecutive nights, from 7pm until 6am. To try and minimise any disruption, work will be carried out at times when traffic volumes are lighter.
His Majesty The King met with members of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group in Caithness Scotland, to mark series of significant milestones. The nuclear industry marked three significant anniversaries this week as His Majesty The King met with members of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group in Caithness Scotland, during his annual visit to the region.
The new partnership with International Defence Esports Games will improve Armed Forces digital talent, while an annual summit will focus on education, recruitment and skills, including AI. UK military personnel will improve their digital and cyber skills through a new esports collaboration, which will include a focus on AI and drone operation.
ScotRail is reminding customers that additional carriages and late-night trains will be in operation from Thursday, 1 August. The train operator is enhancing its timetable between 1-25 August to help thousands of people travel to and from the capital during this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Edinburgh International Festival.
We're constantly told that the wealthy are society’s great entrepreneurs. Without them, we’re told, there would be no jobs, no business, no innovation.
The Bank of England's latest Money and Credit data has revealed a £2.2 billion surge in Cash ISA deposits compared to the same three-month period last year. Adam French, Head of News at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, said: "The sharp rise in Cash ISA deposits is a clear sign that rumours of ISA reform are influencing saver behaviour.
Shop price inflation increased to 0.7% year on year in July, against growth of 0.4% in June. This is above the 3-month average of 0.3%.
A team of engineering apprentices and graduates from UKAEA won first prize in the UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space Olympus Rover Trials. A team of engineering apprentices and graduates from the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has claimed first place in the prestigious Olympus Rover Trials.
The changing nature of the UK rental market, why buy to let is in decline. But, who will replace the private landlord who is leaving?.
Jeremy Corbyn's newly launched political movement—currently operating under the working title "Your Party" has seen an explosive surge in support. Over 500,000 people have signed up as of 27 July 2025 in a matter of days.
Starting Monday, July 28, 2025, Royal Mail is implementing major changes to its delivery schedule, particularly for second-class letters. These changes are part of a broader reform to modernize the postal service in response to declining letter volumes and rising operational costs.
The foundation of modern economics is that resources are scarce. But what if that simply isn't true? In this video, I explore how the assumption of scarcity drives inequality, stress, and unsustainability - and what a post-scarcity economics could look like..
Although the current resident doctors' strike (25-30 July) is focused on England, here's what you need to know if you live in the Highland region of Scotland. Local Impact in Scotland Resident doctors in Scotland are not striking during this period.
Millions of people worldwide are set to benefit from more accurate climate data as the ground-breaking MicroCarb satellite begins its journey to space. The MicroCarb mission, developed in partnership with France's space agency CNES, will become Europe's first dedicated carbon dioxide monitoring satellite, marking a major milestone in the global fight against climate change.
Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as the Government slashes red tape to breathe new life into the high street. Government to overhaul planning and licensing rules to make it quicker and easier for new cafes, bars and music venues to open in place of disused shops.
As boomers retire, there simply aren't enough young people born in the UK to replace them. That’s why migrants are stepping in — and why we need them.
Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing party — still unnamed but temporarily referred to as "Your Party" — has seen a massive surge in membership, with over 230,000 people signing up in just the first 24 hours. Membership Numbers & Growth Initial sign-ups: 80,000 in the first 5 hours 24-hour milestone: 200,000+ registrations Current estimate: Over 230,000 sign-ups, surpassing Reform UK's membership base.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statement on the situation in Gaza. The appalling scenes in Gaza are unrelenting.
Both the UK, USA and western countries are undergoing major overhauls of their foreign aid programs, driven by shifting political priorities, budget constraints, and a growing emphasis on national interest. The consequences will be huge.
