The new record has been reached amid strong growth in EV and battery exports in 2025, half of which has come from emerging markets. New data analysed using Ember's China Cleantech Exports Data Explorer shows that China's exports of clean technologies in August 2025 totalled $20 billion USD - a new record for the world's largest exporter of electrotech.
Border Security Command now has a better understanding of how online platforms used in people smuggling can be monitored and potentially disrupted. The UK's new Border Security Command (BSC) commissioned the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) to produce a series of evidence-based reports to provide additional insights into criminal networks.
New review process will ensure lessons are learned from each case. Legislation to help reduce the number of domestic abuse-related homicides and suicides in Scotland has been passed unanimously by Parliament.
You used car finance for a motor vehicle, for example, a car, van, campervan or motorbike between 6 April 2007 and 1 November 2024 (this includes hire purchase agreements, such as Personal Contract Purchases. Your lender included a discretionary commission arrangement (DCA), a high rate or commission, or a contractual tie that you weren't properly told about.
Amid global economic turbulence, the prices of precious metals have been climbing higher and higher. The price of gold in particular has skyrocketed over the past year, rising more than 50%.
Britain's steel industry is at a critical juncture. With the European Union set to slash tariff-free import quotas and impose duties of up to 50% on excess steel.
Results published today from the Scottish Household Survey 2024 show that 83% of households with a two to five year old child (not yet at school) used at least one form of childcare, similar to previous years. The most common forms of childcare used were local authority nurseries and private nurseries, used by 40% and 32% of households respectively.
A record £99 million will be invested in Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) this financial year to help thousands of households struggling to afford housing costs in Scotland. During Challenge Poverty Week, Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan highlighted the payments as a ‘lifeline' for thousands of families and individuals.
Scotch Whisky Association and producers join PM India trade mission. A Prime Minister-led trade mission to India this week will drive home the benefits of the landmark UK - India trade deal for Scottish businesses.
As the cost of living continues to rise across Scotland, HI-Scot Credit Union is launching HI-Save, a new community campaign aimed at encouraging people across the Highlands and Islands to begin saving regularly and to build stronger financial resilience. The campaign comes in response to stark figures.
Elevator UK will develop and manage the services offered by the Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a specialist operating company to run a new multi-million-pound innovation centre to support manufacturing in Moray.
Primary school pupils in Caithness and Orkney will soon have the chance to dive into the fascinating science of water, thanks to a new industry and education partnership with Scottish Water. Delivered locally by the Science Skills Academy (SSA), the Water Cycle Workshop gives pupils the opportunity to create their own mini water cycle.
Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, has launched a new affordable retirement savings advice service for customers - Standard Life Financial Advice. The service aims to help those who wouldn't usually consider paid advice gain access to the support they need when saving and deciding how to take their pension income.
With the evidence available now Audit Scotland's assessment, official workforce data, and ScotGEM's early outputs ScotGEM plus existing measures are not on track to deliver the 800 extra GPs by 2027. GP appointments will remain difficult to get.
The rolling mills are still working, but the furnaces are long cold. Of the 4,000 people previously employed at the steel mill in Port Talbot, Wales, only half still work there.
New rules mean all commercial dog imports from Romania into Great Britain to undergo mandatory pre-import testing The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is today (October 6th) renewing calls on prospective dog buyers to source their dogs from responsible breeders in order to protect animal and public health. Steps people should take include not only sourcing dogs from reputable breeders or rescue organisations, but ensuring proper health checks and documentation are in place, and understanding the potential risks associated with importing or rehoming dogs from abroad.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping every sector, and education is no exception. While the potential is exciting, the pace of change is leaving some educators feeling overwhelmed and uncertain.
A new ONS survey reveals only 3.9% of transport & storage sector companies say they are concerned about the impact of a cyber attack over the next 12 months. The home delivery expert parcelhero warns the sector must not get complacent about the dangers of being hacked.
Projects aimed at tackling child poverty across the country will receive increased, multi-year funding thanks to a boost from the Scottish Government. Successful applicants to the third round of the Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund, now worth more than £1.8 million, will receive grants of up to £100,000 over two years to improve local services.
The Economist has claimed Britain is trapped in a "debt doom loop." But they're wrong. The UK does not face a government debt crisis.