The timetable for the election of one Councillor to represent Ward 6 Cromarty Firth and one Councillor for Ward 10 Eilean a' Cheò on The Highland Council has been confirmed. The by-elections are being held following the resignations of former Councillors Maxine Smith from Ward 6 and Calum Munro from Ward 10.
Rachel Maddow reports on concerns by Senate Democrats that Donald Trump's pick to lead the IRS, Billy Long, has questionable ties to people involved in a tax credit scheme. Maddow additionally shares reporting by The Lever that Long's recent campaign debt from a failed Senate bid appears to have been paid off in part by companies in the tax industry or involved in "tax-related legal battles.".
Why doesn't the UK government care about the fact that UK company law is not enforced?. What is the point of having law that they will not impose, at considerable cost to society?.
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax starts in April 2026 for sole traders and landlords with qualifying income over £50,000. Making Tax Digital for Income Tax goes live on 6 April 2026 - supporting the government's Plan for Change to deliver economic growth.
Jonathan Fisher KC has begun work on part 2 of his Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences. Better protections for the British public against fraud, and tougher enforcement against the perpetrators, will be the goals of the first independent review carried out in 40 years into the UK's fraud laws.
How much longer before US politicians get him under control. .
In March 2025, Donald Trump signed a trade action that could reshape - or dismantle – America's most iconic industry. The move was framed as a way to bring back jobs and reclaim manufacturing.
A community-owned visitor centre in Aviemore is being transformed into a vibrant hub for local people and visitors. The Glenmore Visitor Centre was taken over by community group, Aviemore and Glenmore Community Trust (AGCT) from Forestry and Land Scotland in November 2024.
Economist Tejvan Pettinger looks at why many local councils are getting close to bankruptcy in England. Scottish councils are facing significant financial challenges, though the situation differs somewhat from England.
Banks are not your friend. They exist to exploit you, and they will whenever they can.
Canada announces a bold new strategy to disrupt the U.S. oil market, unleashing a mega route that shifts key oil supply lines, severely impacting U.S.
Let's study Richard Wolff's thoughts on where America is heading, in particular with relation to China..
Explain the background of the US-China trade war and Hong Kong's unique economic status. Detail the new restrictions and the suspension of postal services from Hong Kong to the US.
Farmers in America, and especially in Red States, overwhelmingly supported Donald Trump for President in the 2024 election. Now those same people say that they are terrified that the man they supported is going to wipe them out with his trade war.
A Child Trust Fund is a long-term tax-free savings account for children born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011. The Child Trust Fund scheme closed in 2011.
Feeling tariff whiplash? You're not alone. On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs - a 10% levy on nearly all U.S.
Disney parks are feeling the effects of the Trump administration's tariff policies. Analysts warn that trade tensions and tariffs could impact Disney's theme parks, as amusement park attendance is closely tied to the health of the economy.
55 minutes but it is a brilliant expose of what is going on with tariffs and spending. Donald Trump does not understand it..
In this video, we'll take a look at the UK’s pubs crisis, why it’s getting worse, and whether they can be saved..
Summarize the new 25% tariff Canada has imposed on US automobiles. -Explain how Trump's protectionist moves ignited Ottawa’s retaliation.
