New analysis from the Fraser of Allander Institute finds that the UK's energy sector is at a critical turning point, with a deteriorating investment environment putting jobs, tax revenues and regional economies at risk. The research is accompanied by a podcast a podcast, in which Institute Director Professor Mairi Spowage discusses the current state of the energy industry.
Scotland is taking a major step towards becoming a digital-first nation with plans to join public services together through a digital platform, First Minister John Swinney has said. The Scottish Government is building technical infrastructure to lay the groundwork for innovations to connect people and public services.
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. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.
The recent announcements surrounding Scotland's major chemical sites — the closure of ExxonMobil's Fife Ethylene Plant at Mossmorran in February 2026 and the shutdown of the Grangemouth oil refinery in 2025 — mark a turning point for the nation's industrial landscape. These facilities have been pillars of Scotland's petrochemical sector for decades, employing thousands directly and indirectly, and anchoring supply chains that reach across the country.
The BBC is currently screening a programme called Scam Interceptors. Working with ethical hackers, Rav Wilding is hunting down the scammers plaguing our lives - using cutting-edge tech to catch out the crooks.
The Inverness Castle Experience has unveiled its very own tartan - a design proudly created and woven in the Highlands, less than 20 miles from the castle, by sustainable fashion house Prickly Thistle. The bespoke tartan celebrates a shared commitment to heritage, skill and community, symbolising the spirit of the Highlands and the sense that there truly is no place like home.
At today's Education Committee (Wednesday 19 November 2025), Members were briefed on My Highland Future priorities and ongoing commitments. Next steps will focus on consolidating feedback from phase one and the Highland Workforce ‘Call to Action’ event on 25 November 2025, which will inform planning for phase two.
Along the rugged and windswept coast of Dounreay in Caithness, Scotland is positioning itself at the forefront of the global clean-energy transition. The Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm, one of the UK's most advanced floating offshore wind (FLOW) developments, has secured a trio of major public-sector investors—Great British Energy (GBE), the National Wealth Fund (NWF), and the Scottish National Investment Bank—each with the option to invest up to £50 million.
Scottish Enterprise's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Guide provides an overview of more than 150 organisations that support new and growing companies in Scotland. The guide includes incubators, accelerators, specialist industry programmes, co-working spaces and networking organisations.
Profit can be good if it serves society. But when profit becomes the only goal, trust collapses, workers suffer, and the planet pays the price.
A specialist ports consultant has been appointed to develop a long-term strategic plan for Wick Harbour Authority (WHA) in Caithness. WHA has secured £47,775 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Nuclear Restoration Services, NRS Dounreay towards the cost of the services.
The UK Government's newly published asylum and returns policy statement, Restoring Order and Control, represents a significant intervention in one of the most contested areas of public policy. Framed as a response to rising irregular migration and pressures on the asylum system, the announcement seeks to balance deterrence, enforcement, and humanitarian obligations.
Following the success of the Vision 26 family fun day at Eden Court in August 2025, the Highland Integrated Children's Service Planning Board is planning a series of roadshows starting in Wick on Friday 28 November 2025. Ian Kyle, Chair of the Highland Integrated Children’s Service Planning Board said: "The aim of these roadshows is to raise awareness of local support networks and initiatives for families in the Highlands including The Promise, the Whole Family Wellbeing Programme, and the Child Protection Committee.
Plastic wet wipes will be banned in Scotland, but the ban is not yet in force. Regulations are being introduced by the Scottish Government, with the ban expected to take effect in mid‑2026 after an 18‑month transition period.
New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality. New government funding will help make the boldest ideas in UK life sciences a reality - from putting robots to work in factories making medicines, to turning spent nuclear fuel into the next generation of cancer therapies.
Comprehensive enforcement report shows criminal activity disrupted and consumers protected. UK Border Force has prevented over half a billion pounds worth of counterfeit articles from reaching consumers between 2021 and 2023, disrupting organised criminal networks and protecting public safety.
Frequent snow showers from late Tuesday through Wednesday and Thursday. This may lead to some disruption.
New report shows total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock remains at the lowest level to date. Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK remain at the lowest level recorded a new report published today shows (18 November 2025).
A Cumbria-based collaboration has won a £29.9 million contract to supply spare parts to Sellafield. The Cumbria Manufacturing Alliance is an unincorporated joint venture made up of West Cumberland Engineering, based in Workington, and Carlisle's Bendall’s Engineering Limited.
Housebuilding near well-connected train stations in England will receive a default "yes" in future if they meet certain rules, ensuring more homes are built. Default "yes" for tens of thousands of new homes near train stations to speed regeneration and get spades in the ground faster.