Firms occupying larger premises in Scotland are set to pay £54.7 million more than their equivalent-sized counterparts down south in the coming year, from 1 April. The figures have prompted the Scottish Retail Consortium to reiterate its call for rates parity with England and for the introduction of a new ‘Poundage Rate Lock', so that Scots retailers are never again charged more in rates than counterparts down south.
Investors discounted everything Trump has ever said about trade and tariffs. We're all going to pay for that mistake.
In summary, he is setting out to shatter every economic advantage that the USA has had, has exploited, and has massively benefited from. If anyone can see any sense in that, good luck in trying to do so.
How are markets reacting to the White House's announcement?. What is Donald Trump's strategy behind imposing reciprocal tariffs across the globe? Will the president ever row back on his decision? Join Katty and Anthony as they answer all of this and more.
Trump's tariffs could have a particularly significant impact on Scotland compared to other parts of the UK. This is largely due to Scotland's reliance on key exports like Scotch whisky and salmon, which are heavily targeted by these tariffs.
Outrageous fake reviews and sneaky hidden fees are now banned once and for all in a major win for consumers right across the UK. Fake reviews and hidden fees that cost consumers £2.2bn every year now banned.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has temporarily paused its car exports to the United States. This decision comes in response to the 25% tariffs imposed by President Trump on foreign-made cars.
April will bring a variety of changes in the tax system, ranging from wide-reaching to narrow impacts and from some that are very noticeable to others that are more subtle. Although households won't observe any direct changes in their take-home pay due to tax changes in April, two tax rises are coming into effect this month that will ultimately affect their incomes, as Figure 1 shows.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to protect UK businesses from the impact of President Trump's tariffs by adopting a proactive approach. He has emphasized the importance of "keeping calm and fighting for the best deal" while preparing to use industrial policies to shield British industries.
Spending taxpayer money on unnecessary branded merchandise and staff ‘away days' will be banned in the latest crackdown on wasteful spending across departments. Government doing away with costly away days and pricy merchandise.
UK Total retail sales increased by 1.1% year on year in February, against a growth of 1.1% in February 2024. This was below the 3-month average growth of 2.4% and above the 12-month average growth of 0.8%.
The new tariffs imposed by the U.S. on coffee imports are expected to significantly increase coffee prices for consumers.
Donald Trump has declared a trade war on most of the world. The world is already fighting back and it is not going to be pretty.
The Federal Reserve, European Central Bank (ECB) and the Bank of England (BoE) are considering interest rate reductions as a response to the economic impact of tariffs. Considering the pros and cons with tariffs helping to focus the minds of economists and bankers and not least the chancellor Rachel Reeves.
You have to laugh even if its so serious. Seth Myers takes a closer look.
While we may have been watching the fallout from the Tariffs being instituted by Donald Trump here are many other things happening that will hit hard on institutions from health to education. Avoiding the usual channels that come via congress and signing many executive orders and appointing huge range of his own supporters to top jobs so many people are feeling the affects.
João Sousa at the Fraser of Allender Institute of Strathclyde University has produced a very good short guide to tariffs. Despite was the US President says, tariff is - at least among economists - far from the most beautiful word in the English language.
Chinese automaker BYD‘s new 5-minute EV charging technology might be one of the biggest breakthroughs the industry has seen so far. But experts say there's reason to temper enthusiasm.
New entitlement will give thousands of eligible new parents each year with children in neonatal care a right to additional leave and pay. New right to neonatal care leave and pay enters into force this weekend.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (April 1st) sold 8,772 sheep of all classes, including the annual spring sale of ewe lambs with an overall sale averaged of £122.09. Ewe Lambs (4,806) sold to £270 gross for a pen of Blue Texels from Broombank, Culloden Moor.
