Cash ISA savers are encouraged to transfer out of underperforming closed accounts to avoid missing out on £416, Moneyfactscompare.co.uk analysis can reveal. Loyal cash ISA savers have been consistently penalised by holding their cash in closed accounts that trail behind the highest rates by over 2%.
Statement on the Foreign Secretary-led talks with international partners on the Strait of Hormuz. Today the Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, Yvette Cooper, convened a meeting of over 40 countries from every continent of the world, as well as key international organisations including the International Maritime Organisation and the European Union.
Four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the world is bracing for another energy crisis. The US-Israel bombing of Iran and then the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have forced up the price of oil.
Statements of Persons and Parties Nominated and Notice of Poll Twenty candidates are seeking election on Thursday 7 May 2026 in the three Scottish Parliamentary local constituencies for Highland. Caithness, Sutherland and Ross constituency has attracted 7 candidates; Inverness and Nairn constituency has attracted 7 candidates; Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency has attracted 6 candidates.
The Bank of England has issued one of its starkest warnings in years. An additional 1.3 million UK households are now expected to face higher mortgage costs as a direct result of the economic shock triggered by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
The Highland Licensing Board has granted a general extension of licensed hours for all on sales licensed premises that have: a full premises licence and. televised sport included in their operating plan for the Scotland group stage matches and any further Scotland fixtures should they progress within the tournament, until 30 minutes after the final whistle/end of play.
Hard working Brits will keep more of their cash under a new government crackdown on unwanted and misleading subscriptions. New measures set out to make subscriptions clearer and far easier to manage or cancel Changes will help tackle the cost of living, by saving consumers around £400m annually with new rules to stop "free trials" turning into pricey surprises.
With mortgage rates rising sharply and lenders pulling deals from the market, many prospective homebuyers are asking the same question. Should I buy now, wait, rent, or stay put? The answer depends on your financial position, your flexibility, and your long‑term goals but there are clear strategies that can help you navigate this volatile moment.
The latest twist in Britain's declining birth rate has been the sharp rise in the number of non-graduate women in their mid-to-late-20s who do not yet have children. This has increased from a third (33 percent) in 2011 to over half (54 percent) by 2023, according to new Resolution Foundation analysis published (Wednesday 1 April 2026).
Walk anywhere in Caithness these days and you can't miss them. Turbines on every skyline.
Current account deficit widened. The UK's current account deficit rose to £18.4bn (2.4% of GDP).
From 1 April 2026, UK vaping product manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers can apply for Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme approval. New GOV.UK guidance sets out what businesses need to do, key dates, and who is responsible across the supply chain.
Overall retail sales volumes rose by 2.5% this February year-on-year and the value of online sales ballooned by 11.4%. But the home delivery expert Parcelhero cautions that the Iran conflict could take the wind from retail's sails.
Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy. British organic food producers will see red tape slashed and the doors opened to one of Asia's fastest-growing organic markets, Food Security Minister Dame Angela Eagle has announced.
Oil is spiking sharply. Global benchmark (Brent crude) is now around $107-$108 per barrel after jumping 6-7% today.
Hunterston B nuclear power station in North Ayrshire has transferred ownership from EDF to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Today, Hunterston B nuclear power station in North Ayrshire has transferred ownership from EDF to the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) to be decommissioned by its subsidiary Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS).
The most important financial system in Europe is being rebuilt. And the first rule they wrote into it was simple: America doesn't get access.
Child protection statistics were published on 31 March 2026. These statistics cover data collected from local authorities in Scotland on child protection processes, for the reporting year 01 August 2024 - 31 July 2025.
A raft of new measures - coming into force today (1 April 2026) - will see wages go up, bills come down, and more support for those who need it most. In an uncertain and volatile world, the Prime Minister is continuing to work with allies to push for de-escalation in the Middle East – which is the surest and quickest way to bring down pressures on prices.
There were 17,336 new homes built and 14,999 new builds started across the social and private sector in 2025. An annual decrease was reported for all-sector starts (6% decrease) and completions (13% decrease) between 2024 and 2025.