The increase in fuel prices in recent years has had a significant impact on the United Kingdom's fishing industry, with direct consequences for the price of fish in shops. Fuel is one of the largest operating costs for fishing vessels, and as prices rise, the entire supply chain—from sea to supermarket—is affected.
Why an "energy‑rich nation" still pays through the nose — and why the Highlands are done pretending it makes sense. For half a century, politicians have stood on windswept platforms in hard hats, pointing at the North Sea and declaring Britain an “energy‑rich nation”.
For generations, Americans have lived with a quiet national assumption that petrol or "gas," as they insist on calling it would always be cheap. It was the bedrock of the suburban commute, the pickup‑truck identity, and the belief that whatever chaos rattled the rest of the world, the U.S.
Scotland is often considered to be more affected by energy crises than other parts of the United Kingdom, largely due to its geography. Its many remote rural areas and island communities create unique challenges in terms of energy supply, transport, and infrastructure.
From next week, the UK begins one of the most significant social policy shifts in a generation — the gradual rise of the state pension age from 66 to 67, a change that will affect millions of workers born after April 1960. It's not dramatic, not announced with fanfare, but it will quietly reshape the way Britons experience old age.
When fuel prices rise sharply, many industries across the UK—from fishing and farming to manufacturing and construction—face increased costs at the same time. This creates a difficult situation for the government, as there are widespread demands for support but limited public finances.
Rising fuel prices have had a significant impact on energy-intensive industries such as brick and cement manufacturing in the United Kingdom. These industries are essential to the construction sector, providing the basic materials needed for building homes, infrastructure, and commercial developments.
If you've ever watched a flock of sheep suddenly bolt because one of them thought it saw something suspicious, you already understand the global AI investment landscape. SoftBank just happens to be the sheep at the front sprinting full tilt, eyes wide, convinced it’s leading a glorious charge into the future while the rest of the herd gallops behind shouting, "Wait for us!" Masayoshi Son, SoftBank’s chief visionary‑in‑chief, has declared he is “all‑in” on AI.
From 6 April 2026, dividend tax rates in the UK increase by 2 percentage points for basic‑rate and higher‑rate taxpayers. This change is confirmed in HM Treasury's published guidance and the Autumn Budget measures.
New partnership accelerates NHS patients' access to new medicines and will see UK benefit from greater life sciences industry investment. NHS patients will get improved access to life-changing treatments as a result of medicines pricing changes — 2 new cancer medicines already recommended under the updated approach.
Following the completion of repairs and successful sea trials, the MV Corran returned to service yesterday (Thursday 2 April) at 18:25 hrs. The MV Corran will operate her usual seven day‑a‑week timetable.
Regional innovators backed by up to £20 million each through investments aimed at strengthening local economies and unleashing benefits across the country. Targeted support for local ingenuity and talent will grow industries from Scotland to Cornwall, including defence, space, energy, artificial intelligence (AI) and the creative industries.
As new variants of SARS-CoV-2 continue to emerge, each one brings a familiar cycle of concern, headlines, and uncertainty. The latest to attract attention is the BA.3.2 subvariant—nicknamed "Cicada." Reports of its spread in the United States and beyond have raised an obvious question: is this something the UK should be worried about?.
Families in the bottom decile of the income distribution will be at the sharp end of the latest development in the cost of living crisis, and changes to energy and fuel prices alone could mean they experience a rate of inflation almost a percentage point higher than households in the top income decile by the end of this year - according to new analysis released by the Resolution Foundation (Thursday 2 April 2026). Happy new tax year 2026 weighs up the key personal finance changes in the new tax year against the backdrop of the impending price shock brought on by the conflict in the Middle East.
Before dawn on March 1, 2026, Iranian Shahed drones struck two Amazon Web Services data centers in the United Arab Emirates. A third commercial data center in Bahrain was hit, though it is less clear whether it was deliberately targeted.
The British Army trialled AI-powered drone technology to help identify landmines and explosive ordnance, allowing bomb-disposal experts to rapidly recognise threats, and dispose of those munitions safely. AI-powered drone technology successfully trialled to identify landmines and explosive ordnance.
As a number of key reforms come into place from April 6, as part of the Employment Rights Act 2025, Peter Cheese, chief executive of the CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, comments. "April 6 marks a significant moment for some of the most substantial elements of the Employment Rights Act 2025.
Zoopla has published its latest House Price report for April 2026. What's happening to property prices in Highland? Property prices climb £6,900 over the past year as Highland keeps ahead of Scotland as a whole.
The Colorado River is one of the most stressed water systems in the world—and yes, farmers are very much in trouble. The problems come from a combination of declining rainfall, shrinking snowpack, and a system built for a wetter past.
Why you'll love the ScotRail Family Pass Unlimited travel: Travel across Scotland, hopping on and off, as many times as you like. Great value: £60 covers up to 2 adults plus up to 4 children for 7 days of travel.