News Archive

21/5/2025

 
Average house price for mortgage buyers rose in Highland

The average price of a home bought with a mortgage in Highland was £206,000 in March 2025 (provisional).  This was higher than an average of £196,000 in March 2024 (revised).  

20/5/2025

 
The impact of higher energy costs on UK businesses: 2021 to 2024

UK electricity prices reflect the strong rise in gas prices since 2021, as the global economy moves out of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and because of the war in Ukraine.   UK electricity prices are high by international comparisons, because of the relative dependence on gas compared with other sources, for example, nuclear, coal, and renewables.  

20/5/2025

 
PM secures new agreement with EU to benefit British people

UK secures new agreement with the European Union to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people's pockets.   UK secures new agreement with the European Union to support British businesses, back British jobs, and put more money in people's pockets.  

20/5/2025

 
ECONOMY IMPLODES: Bond Markets Panic as Yields Surge and China Ditches US Treasuries

Explaining what is happening to the USA bond market and it is not good..  

20/5/2025

 
Trump Wants Brits And Europeans To Pay More For Their Medicine!

This video examines the economic impact of Donald Trump's tariff policies, highlighting the challenges faced by small businesses and the resulting price increases for consumers.   It also explores the decline in imported goods and its potential long-term consequences.  

20/5/2025

Assessing the impact of the Spring 2025 disability and incapacity benefit reforms on employment

In March, the Government released its Pathways to Work Green Paper, setting out a package of welfare reforms that amounted to a net reduction in spending of £4.8 billion in 2029-30.   On the Government's own figures, 3.2 million families will lose out, 250,000 people will fall into poverty, and 700,000 families will fall further below the poverty line.  

20/5/2025

 
Millions Of Americans To Lose Healthcare

In this video we discuss the passing of the "Big Beautiful Bill' which will cut healthcare for millions of America.   The cost on health insurance for the working class American will go up as the government will no longer subsidize their health coverage.  

20/5/2025

 
Why is the government reforming health-related benefits?

It's been two months since the government first announced its plans to enact the largest welfare reforms for a generation, aiming 'to help sick and disabled people who can and have the potential to work into jobs'.  Since then, there has been considerable debate about the consequences of these reforms.  

20/5/2025

 
Southern Indiana business owners in Trump country react to tariffs

Daviess County, which includes Washington, voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump in the 2024 election.  Daviess County is tied with Franklin County for the highest percentage of Trump voters in Indiana — more than 81 percent.  

20/5/2025

 
Trump's Big Beautiful Budget is a declaration of war on everyone in the US but the very rich

Can the US survive the assault on it from Trump, given how devastating he plans it to be?.  

19/5/2025 : Other Services

 
Caithness and North Sutherland Graduate Placement Scheme Grants For Local Businesses

A new Graduate Placement Scheme is helping local SMEs in Caithness and North Sutherland bring graduate talent into the workforce.   Support for up to 70% of salary costs Two-year placements Open to businesses across key growth sectors Find out more - limited places available! https://ow.ly/mVSO50VMQ4Y.  

19/5/2025

 
Tourism To The United States Is Collapsing

Tourism to the U.S.  is facing a significant decline, particularly in international visitor spending.  

19/5/2025

 
Government to set new ten-year budgets for R&D funding

New criteria to give certainty to world-class research organisations, helping to attract greater private investment and grow the UK economy.   New plans unveiled to support long-term, ten-year funding for certain R&D activities.  

19/5/2025

 
The UK - like most 'developed' countries - has a very low birthrate. Why is that?

The whole of the West has a childbirth problem.  We're not having enough children to replace ourselves.  

19/5/2025

 
Europeans deal Trump ULTIMATE HUMILIATION in unexpected move

Pro-Trump presidential candidate dealt SURPRISE ELECTION LOSS in Romania..  

19/5/2025

First Minister urges Prime Minister to drop EU red lines

First Minister John Swinney has urged the UK Government to reflect Scotland's interests by dropping its EU red lines on the single market, customs union and freedom of movement.   Ahead of tomorrow’s summit between the UK and EU, the First Minister has reiterated his calls for the closest possible co-operation with Europe and said the best future for Scotland is as an independent nation within the European Union.  

18/5/2025

 
UK's New Face of Poverty: The Unspoken Truth in 2025

In this powerful expose, we dive deep into the unspoken truth about UK poverty, revealing the harsh and often ignored realities faced by millions.   As the UK economy continues to shift under the weight of inflation, austerity, and stagnant wages, more and more people are falling through the cracks.  

18/5/2025

UK economy makes strong start to 2025 - but it's unlikely to last

The UK economy made a stronger than expected start to 2025, with GDP growing by 0.7 per cent in Q1.  But recent history, more recent data, and wider global uncertainty, all suggest that Britain's growth rebound is unlikely to last, the Resolution Foundation said on Thursday.  

18/5/2025

 
Why Prices Will Still Rise In The U.S. Despite China Tariff Pause

The Trump administration may have paused its 145% tariff on China, but uncertainty still remains for both companies and shoppers.   The shipping industry overnight went from one of the most severe drops in activity since the Covid-19 pandemic to a sudden surge, as companies rush to get orders in before the 90 day window closes.  

18/5/2025

 
E-petition debate relating to the Income Tax Personal Allowance - Monday 12 May 2025

A petition to the UK parliament raised 255246 signatures.   The petition - Raise the income tax personal allowance from £12570 to £20000.