News Archive

26/9/2025

Mitsubishi Estate's £800 million investment to create 4,000 jobs in major boost for UK’s creative industries

Mitsubishi Estate's £800 million investment will turn a former ITV Studio into a thriving creative industries hub, which is set to create 4000 new jobs in a major boost for the government's modern Industrial Strategy.   Former ITV Studio on the Southbank to become thriving creative industries hub, set to create 4000 new jobs - backing government’s modern Industrial Strategy.  

26/9/2025

Smell The Coffee As Customers Cut Back On Discretionary Spending

Starbucks has announced it will lay off about 900 non-retail (corporate / support) employees in North America.   Earlier in 2025 Starbucks also cut 1,100 corporate roles under a different restructuring move.  

26/9/2025

Big Or Small - Is Your Organisation Ready To Be Hacked

In the light of the latest hacker attack on a children's nursery group - Kido nursery chain have you reviewed your online presence and what information you hold.   Small businesses an charities may be particularly vulnerable and lack the resources to protect them selves.  

26/9/2025

Fish and shellfish farm consultation

Views are being sought on changes to the regulation of deposits from fish and shellfish farms to simplify the consenting process.   Under the current framework, responsibility for the regulation of fish farm environmental deposits between zero and three nautical miles sits with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA).  

26/9/2025

£292m Pride in Place investment for Scottish neighbourhoods

16 Scottish LAs backed by Scotland Office to revitalise communities as part of our Plan for Change, with spending decisions in the hands of local people.   Local communities are at the heart of Scottish life - and the Scotland Office is backing them with millions of pounds to improve the opportunities and environment for people across the country, the Prime Minister announced today.  

26/9/2025

CashBack for Communities supports thousands of young people

A programme funded from the seized assets of criminals delivered £6.2 million funding to support over 15,000 young people during 2024-25.   The money has been used by Cashback for Communities to support 29 organisations delivering projects that divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and crime.  

26/9/2025

New Commission to help accelerate NHS use of AI

New National Commission unites clinical leaders, patient advocates and leading tech firms to make the NHS the most AI-enabled healthcare system in world.   New National Commission will help accelerate safe access to AI in healthcare and across the NHS by advising on new regulatory rulebook – set to be published next year.  

26/9/2025

Reforming post-school funding

Legislation to simplify the funding system for learners at college, university and apprentices in Scotland has been given in-principle backing by MSPs.   They voted by 62 to 39 to endorse the general principles of the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill, ensuring it passes Stage 1 and proceeds to Stage 2 in the Scottish Parliament.  

26/9/2025

 
Innovative project for Shetland knitwear company

An innovative upgrade at Shetland’s only commercial woollen mill is set to boost production and elevate the island's global textile reputation.   Family-run for five generations, Jamieson’s Spinning (Shetland) Ltd in Sandness has long been a cornerstone of Shetland’s wool industry.  

26/9/2025

I-VMS Urgent Update

Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is aware that Succorfish is no longer transmitting I-VMS data to the UK VMS Hub.  This is preventing MMO and other regulators from receiving positional data from under-12m vessels using Succorfish type-approved I-VMS devices.  

26/9/2025

CMA fuel update: Prices at the pump remain high

Latest monitoring report from the CMA outlines developments in the road fuel market since its last update in June 2025.   Dan Turnbull, Senior Director of Markets at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), said, "Our new report shows that drivers across the UK have been paying more at the pump in recent months.  

26/9/2025

Funding long COVID services

New year-on-year investment in specialist services will help address long-term effects caused by COVID-19 and other similar health conditions.   The Scottish Government is allocating £4.5 million to health boards this year and in future years on a recurring basis, to recruit skilled staff and develop sustainable services.  

25/9/2025

 
Millions of vaccines to be made in Oxfordshire, and government unveils £50 million fund, in double boost for life sciences

New Modern Innovation and Technology Centre opened as government further boosts life sciences sector with £50 million fund.   Millions of cutting-edge mRNA vaccines to be made at new Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre, officially being opened in Oxfordshire by the Health and Social Care Secretary.  

25/9/2025

 
Pioneering carbon capture projects ready for construction

Two carbon capture projects in North Wales and North West England have signed contracts, ready to begin construction and securing hundreds of jobs.   Two trailblazing carbon capture projects to break ground, securing 500 good jobs through the clean energy superpower mission.  

25/9/2025

Enhanced community eye care

New service expected to free up 20,000 hospital appointments a year.   A new eye care service is expected to reduce hospital admissions with approved Independent Prescribing (IP) optometrists receiving funding to treat more conditions in the community.  

25/9/2025

AI Scotland National AI Adoption Programme For Businesses

This Scottish Government partnership programme will help your business access full and part-funded help and support to adopt artificial intelligence technologies.   The programme includes access to grant funding, courses and consultancy support that will introduce you to AI and how it can help your business.  

25/9/2025

Government roadshow showcases Scottish talent and boosts exports

The Made in UK sold to the world roadshow comes to Edinburgh to showcase Scottish exports and the financial, professional and business services sector.   Roadshow brings together exporters in the financial, professional, and business sector to buyers and trade experts from right across the world.  

25/9/2025

Communities to seize control over high streets and restore pride in England

Local communities will be handed new powers to revitalise their high streets and restore pride in their towns.   Communities will be handed unprecedented new powers to seize boarded shops, save derelict pubs and block gambling and vape shops on their high street.  

25/9/2025

Scottish Monthly GDP Estimates for July

Scotland’s onshore GDP contracted by 0.3% in July 2025, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician.  This follows growth of 0.7% in June 2025 (revised from 0.6%) .  

25/9/2025

Scotlands Migration Service - FREE help for employers

Scotland’s Migration Service provides immigration information and advice to employers and investors.   The service helps employers and investors navigate the UK immigration system to meet their recruitment and staff needs.