Starbucks has announced it will lay off about 900 non-retail (corporate / support) employees in North America. Earlier in 2025 Starbucks also cut 1,100 corporate roles under a different restructuring move.
16 Scottish LAs backed by Scotland Office to revitalise communities as part of our Plan for Change, with spending decisions in the hands of local people. Local communities are at the heart of Scottish life - and the Scotland Office is backing them with millions of pounds to improve the opportunities and environment for people across the country, the Prime Minister announced today.
A programme funded from the seized assets of criminals delivered £6.2 million funding to support over 15,000 young people during 2024-25. The money has been used by Cashback for Communities to support 29 organisations delivering projects that divert young people away from anti-social behaviour and crime.
New National Commission unites clinical leaders, patient advocates and leading tech firms to make the NHS the most AI-enabled healthcare system in world. New National Commission will help accelerate safe access to AI in healthcare and across the NHS by advising on new regulatory rulebook – set to be published next year.
Legislation to simplify the funding system for learners at college, university and apprentices in Scotland has been given in-principle backing by MSPs. They voted by 62 to 39 to endorse the general principles of the Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill, ensuring it passes Stage 1 and proceeds to Stage 2 in the Scottish Parliament.
An innovative upgrade at Shetland’s only commercial woollen mill is set to boost production and elevate the island's global textile reputation. Family-run for five generations, Jamieson’s Spinning (Shetland) Ltd in Sandness has long been a cornerstone of Shetland’s wool industry.
Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is aware that Succorfish is no longer transmitting I-VMS data to the UK VMS Hub. This is preventing MMO and other regulators from receiving positional data from under-12m vessels using Succorfish type-approved I-VMS devices.
Latest monitoring report from the CMA outlines developments in the road fuel market since its last update in June 2025. Dan Turnbull, Senior Director of Markets at the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), said, "Our new report shows that drivers across the UK have been paying more at the pump in recent months.
New year-on-year investment in specialist services will help address long-term effects caused by COVID-19 and other similar health conditions. The Scottish Government is allocating £4.5 million to health boards this year and in future years on a recurring basis, to recruit skilled staff and develop sustainable services.
New Modern Innovation and Technology Centre opened as government further boosts life sciences sector with £50 million fund. Millions of cutting-edge mRNA vaccines to be made at new Moderna Innovation and Technology Centre, officially being opened in Oxfordshire by the Health and Social Care Secretary.
Two carbon capture projects in North Wales and North West England have signed contracts, ready to begin construction and securing hundreds of jobs. Two trailblazing carbon capture projects to break ground, securing 500 good jobs through the clean energy superpower mission.
New service expected to free up 20,000 hospital appointments a year. A new eye care service is expected to reduce hospital admissions with approved Independent Prescribing (IP) optometrists receiving funding to treat more conditions in the community.
This Scottish Government partnership programme will help your business access full and part-funded help and support to adopt artificial intelligence technologies. The programme includes access to grant funding, courses and consultancy support that will introduce you to AI and how it can help your business.
Local communities will be handed new powers to revitalise their high streets and restore pride in their towns. Communities will be handed unprecedented new powers to seize boarded shops, save derelict pubs and block gambling and vape shops on their high street.
Scotland’s Migration Service provides immigration information and advice to employers and investors. The service helps employers and investors navigate the UK immigration system to meet their recruitment and staff needs.
Scotland’s onshore GDP contracted by 0.3% in July 2025, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician. This follows growth of 0.7% in June 2025 (revised from 0.6%) .
Join this free webinar from Scottish Enterprise and discover how you can unlock the full potential of TikTok shop for your business. It’s designed for small businesses that sell goods and products and will help you learn how to open a shop and grow revenue through shoppable content on TikTok Shop.
The Fair Work support hub provides a one-stop shop for information and guidance around Fair Work in Scotland. The hub helps organisations understand what Fair Work is, how it benefits workers and organisations, and how to implement Fair Work in their workplace.
The Made in UK sold to the world roadshow comes to Edinburgh to showcase Scottish exports and the financial, professional and business services sector. Roadshow brings together exporters in the financial, professional, and business sector to buyers and trade experts from right across the world.
First Minister John Swinney has described his priority of eradicating child poverty in Scotland as “a truly national mission” and our “moral imperative” ahead of an event in Glasgow. Addressing over 500 delegates from across the public and third sectors, the First Minister also announced that more families across Scotland are set to benefit from investment in innovative projects that join up local services, making it easier for people to access the support they need.
