Heather Cox Richardson speaking to Senator Adam Schiff about the president and the deteriorating situation about democracy in USA. As the cost of living spirals, justice controlled and corruption expanding some voices are speaking out.
Borrowing – the difference between total public sector spending and income – was £18.0 billion in August 2025; this was £3.5 billion more than in August 2024 and the highest August borrowing for five years. Borrowing in the financial year to August 2025 was £83.8 billion; this was £16.2 billion more than in the same five-month period of 2024 and the second-highest April to August borrowing since monthly records began in 1993, after that of 2020.
More people impacted by drugs have received support after the Scottish Government funded 225 community-based projects across the country. The National Drugs Mission Funds distributed almost £13 million in grants in 2024-25 through the Corra Foundation.
The quantity of goods bought (volume) in retail sales are estimated to have fallen by 0.1% in the three months to August 2025 when compared with the three months to May 2025. Falls in automotive fuel and computer and telecoms equipment stores were partly offset by increases in non-store retailing and clothing stores.
More than 150 jobs to be created in Birmingham by new contract to deliver advanced surveillance aircraft for US Air Force, with a further 190 jobs supported across the UK. More than 150 jobs to be created in Birmingham by new contract to deliver advanced surveillance aircraft for US Air Force, with a further 190 jobs supported across the UK Contract delivers an additional over £36M to UK economy and cements world-leading status of Britain’s defence industry which will help build military aircraft in the UK for the United States for the first time in over fifty years.
Top Economist, Steve Keen reveals the shocking truth behind America's housing crisis and why Trump is considering declaring a national housing emergency for the first time since 2008. This isn't about supply shortages - it's about banks flooding markets with mortgage money for 50+ years.
After getting a satire show closed down the others have a go taking even more micky out of Trump. Jon Stewarts Post Kimmel Primer on Free Speech in the Glorious Trump Era .
Three Months After UK Prime Minister Starmer and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Announced Collaboration, NVIDIA and the UK Showcase Major Progress to Bring AI Industrial Revolution to the Nation. NVIDIA partners with Nscale, the U.K.
If you have wanted to visit places in Caithness and Sutherland - some of which are not normally open to the public then take look at the Doors Open Days 20 and 21 September 2025. Build your own tour of the historic places for a great day or weekend out.
The UK has seen a surge of major AI investments recently, with global tech giants pouring billions into infrastructure, talent, and innovation. Here's a breakdown of the most significant moves.
The UK's booming AI infrastructure—especially hyperscale data centres will demand staggering amounts of electricity and water. Lots of new jobs but there is a cost.
Scotland is exceptionally well-positioned to support AI data centres—both in terms of renewable energy and water availability. Scotland’s Power Potential for AI Renewable Energy Surplus: In 2022, Scotland generated 113% of its electricity needs from renewables—mostly wind and hydro.
The British economy is on shaky ground. Productivity has flatlined, growth is stalling, and the government’s fiscal plans may be about to unravel.
Britain for sale. From sport to housing and water – it seems a large part of the UK is being sold off to the highest bidder.
Heather Cox Richardson writes daily letters on events and dig into some details. She exposes many of the problems in the Trump government.
The Bank of England Base Rate cut last month has resulted in a cascade of savings rate cuts, with little movement seen in mortgage rates, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk analysis. Mortgage market analysis A month on since the Bank of England Base Rate was cut to 4%, there have only been slight falls to average mortgage rates.
Thousands of people across the Highlands and Islands are working with community organisations, either as paid employees or volunteers, to help address inequalities and provide essential services for their local area. However, many groups are also facing serious challenges around capacity issues and financial sustainability.
Career Development Institute Highlights Vital Role of the Human-Centred Approach for the New Academic Year As students across the UK settle into a new academic year, the Career Development Institute (CDI) is highlighting the vital role of a human-centred approach to career guidance. This approach, supported by digital tools, is designed to ensure that empathy and ethics remain at the forefront of the profession, helping young people and adults navigate the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to make informed decisions about their futures.