Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has welcomed a new report into the economic potential of wave and tidal energy for Scotland. The study was carried out by the Policy and Innovation Group, part of the Institute for Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh (UoE).
Expanding into online used machinery, industrial equipment and liquidation sales is proving good business for a number of Scotland's livestock marts, says Neil Wilson, Executive Director of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS). Reports are showing a marked uplift on non-livestock sales year-on-year as demand goes beyond traditional farming-related items.
HMRC's costs of administering the tax system increased by 15% (£563 million) in real terms between 2019-20 and 2023-24, with tax revenue rising at a similar rate. £15.4 billion estimated annual cost on businesses to comply with the tax system - but this is likely to be an understatement, and there is no equivalent estimate for individuals.
As the Ukraine war goes on yet another affect for European farmers is now in view. Reported by Rikard Jozwiak, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
More than 2.5 million pensioners who lost their Winter Fuel Payments are struggling to live on incomes below the level needed for a dignified standard of living. Many pensioners are now forced to choose between heating their homes and other essential expenses, such as food.
George Monbiot writing in the Guardian on 26 January 2025 has set out the reasons why the country is still struggling to provide enough houses. Summed up in one sentence - Private developers offer politicians a simple solution for bulldozing through this crisis - build more.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is pleased to announce they have been invited to a meeting by The Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP, to discuss the critical financial challenges posed by the stagnant MOT fee cap, which has not seen an increase in over 14 years. The meeting will focus on the essential nature of MOT tests in maintaining the UK's road safety record and improving environmental standards, whilst emphasising how the unchanging fee amidst significant rising operational costs threatens the viability of independent garages.
Home of Royal Navy Type 31 frigates production supports 2,500 Scottish jobs. Scottish small and medium enterprises (SMEs) contributed to the government's Defence Industrial Strategy today as the Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry, Maria Eagle MP, visited the home of Royal Navy Type 31 frigate production.
Nearly 19,000 foreign criminals and people with no right to be in the UK have now been removed since the government took office. Nearly 19,000 failed asylum seekers, foreign criminals and other immigration offenders have been returned since the election to countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and South America following a major escalation in immigration enforcement by the Home Office.
Shorter and flexible apprenticeships and new English and maths requirements to boost skills and support employers. Up to 10,000 more apprentices will be able to qualify per year as the government cuts red tape to boost economic growth by giving employers more flexibility over maths and English requirements.
A key Russian cybercrime syndicate responsible for aiding merciless ransomware attacks around the world has been targeted by new UK sanctions. UK sanctions target Russian cyber entity, ZSERVERS responsible for facilitating crippling ransomware attacks globally targets also include 6 ZSERVERS members who are part of a prolific cybercrime supply chain, and their UK front company XHOST.
U.S. President Donald Trump wants to plug America's wealth into the stock market.
A look at problems facing UK economy and recent Bank of England's decision to downgrade growth forecast and increase inflation..
A new report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) reveals the significant impact generative AI is having on UK society, both professionally and personally. The findings highlight an urgent need for government intervention to set a clear direction for AI's role in daily life Up to 70 per cent of ‘knowledge economy' tasks at risk of being transformed by generative AI, finds IPPR.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is to be harnessed to develop technologies to address issues such as cancer risk amongst rescue workers. The latest round of the Scottish Government's CivTech programme has awarded up to £9 million to 14 companies developing AI products to tackle challenges faced by charities and public sector organisations.
Most successful January in over half a decade for Home Office Immigration Enforcement teams tackling illegal working. A record-breaking January for illegal working enforcement activity has been revealed by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper as the government's landmark Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill returns to Parliament for its second reading, today (Monday 10 February 2025)..
Japan hosted a virtual seminar for British women entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners seeking to increase trade and investment with Japan. On 6 February 2025, with the support of the Department for Business and Trade, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a virtual seminar for UK women entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners seeking to increase trade and investment with Japan.
In a world awash with enticing promises of quick riches and thrilling wins, gambling advertisements have practically become inescapable. These meticulously crafted promotions aim to tap into the hearts and minds of consumers persuading them to gamble - whether that means starting or keeping going.
Before January 27 2025, it's fair to say that Chinese tech company DeepSeek was flying under the radar. And then it came dramatically into view.
Visit a supermarket in 2025 and you'll see that a tub of Lurpak butter can cost £5.70. It may strike you that this represents a staggering increase from £3.65 just three years ago, so instead of paying the premium, you reach for the supermarket's own brand at £3.80.
