The Defence Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Rupert Pearce as National Armaments Director (NAD) at the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Rupert Pearce appointed as National Armaments Director, bringing extensive FTSE100 leadership experience.
On October 13, 2025, OpenAI and Broadcom announced a multi‑year collaboration to co‑develop and deploy 10 gigawatts (GW) of AI accelerators and associated networking systems. OpenAI will design the accelerators (i.e.
Companies House outlines ambitious long-term vision to support economic growth. Companies House has laid out an ambitious vision for its future designed to boost economic growth, by continuing to transform itself into a more active gatekeeper over its data and take further steps to crack down on economic crime.
The Local Government Pension Scheme is one of the largest pension schemes in the world, with over 6.7 million members and £400 billion of assets. Ministers are consulting on restoring access to the Local Government Pension Scheme for councillors in England and extending it to mayors.
HMS Agamemnon, the sixth Astute Class submarine has successfully completed her first underwater dive. HMS Agamemnon, the sixth Astute Class submarine, is another step closer to joining the UK's in-service submarine fleet, following the successful completion of her first dive.
Donald Trump's recent state visit to the UK ended without the removal of steel tariffs, which the host nation had been hoping for. For months, the US president's array of "liberation day" tariffs have sparked controversy and caused chaos for America's trading partners.
From Monday 3 November, a programme of structural repair works will commence at Rose Street multi-storey car park in Inverness for a period of four weeks. The programme of work involves concrete repairs to 25 columns, mostly on the ground floor.
Frontline nursing staff will not be automatically eligible for a free COVID-19 vaccination in Scotland during the 2025 autumn/winter program. The policy, based on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), has changed to focus on the highest-risk groups.
Major U.S. online retailers have begun removing millions of listings for Chinese made electronics in response to mounting national security concerns.
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals the overall average two- and five-year fixed mortgage rates rose month-on-month for the first time in eight months. Mortgage shelf-life rose to 22 days and overall product choice dipped slightly below 7,000 options.
It's possible though not guaranteed that oil prices could fall further following the Gaza peace deal. A breakdown of the key drivers and risks Oil prices fell after news of a ceasefire/reduced tensions in Gaza reflecting a decline in the "geopolitical risk premium" built into prices.
ScotRail will keep customers moving while Network Rail carries out a major refurbishment on the Kyle of Lochalsh line this autumn. From Sunday, 19 October, until Monday, 10 November, engineers will upgrade around 4.5 miles of track between Achnashellach and Strathcarron, improving the long-term reliability and safety of the route.
Tha Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd a' cur fàilte air a' Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail - agus a' cur an cèill dealas dhan Ghàidhlig (English translation below). Tha Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd fìor thoilichte a bhith a' cur fàilte air Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2025 gu Loch Abar - a’ gabhail cothrom aig an fhosgladh oifigeil an dealas mhaireannach aice dhan chànan a chur an cèill a-rithist.
North Highland Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a decade of Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North Highland, a significant milestone marking ten years of empowering young people across Caithness and Sutherland. DYW is a Scottish Government-supported initiative that operates across Scotland to help young people enhance their employability skills and become aware of the opportunities available to them.
The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Indicator shows pressure mounting on Scottish firms, with rising costs, declining investment and faltering confidence undermining growth. The survey of 440 Scottish businesses, produced in partnership with the Fraser of Allander Institute, found labour costs and concern over tax continues to impact more than seven in ten firms.
Stephen Sutherland Chair, North Highland Chamber of Commerce and Director, JGC Engineering & Technical Services. As a Chamber, we are privileged to represent the North Highlands.
Throughout history, control over money has been one of the most powerful levers of state authority. Rulers have long understood that whoever issues and manages the currency also commands the economy and, by extension, society itself.
US president Donald Trump has said Ukraine could win back all of the territory it has lost in the ongoing war, but Russia's president Vladimir Putin shows no signs of wanting a peace deal, or reducing the military offensive. Instead, night after night Russia continues to launch hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine, killing civilians and destroying homes, public buildings and infrastructure.
Travellers to Europe, including Brits, subject to new entry registrations from today under a phased implementation of the EU's new digital border system. The Entry Exit System (EES) requires non-EU citizens to register at the EU border by scanning their passport and having their fingerprints and photograph taken.
It comes as the latest in a series of drug seizures by the Royal Navy in the Gulf region. Royal Marine snipers disabled a drugs boat speeding across the Gulf of Oman as frigate HMS Lancaster dealt a £35 million blow to the illegal narcotics trade.
