A new European health survey shows that Candidozyma auris – a dangerous drug-resistant fungus – is spreading rapidly in hospitals across the continent. Cases and outbreaks are increasing, with some countries now seeing ongoing local transmission.
Nigel Farage says he wants to slash benefits if Reform comes to power. But who actually relies on benefits in the UK? The truth may surprise you: The vast majority of benefit spending goes to pensioners and people in work.
The US has imposed a 50% tariff on most Indian exports, following through on its threat to raise them from 25%. Although they are formally applied to goods, there are fears that tariffs could also unleash a domino effect on IT services.
New investment in mobile heart-rate monitors could help prevent nearly 700 secondary strokes over the next five years, potentially preventing more than 300 deaths in Scotland. Scottish Government funding of £1.9 million will support the deployment of Ambulatory Electrocardiogram (ECG) patch monitors for around 8,000 recent stroke patients each year.
The Pension Protection Fund has (23rd September 2025) confirmed that it will not charge a levy to pension providers, saving £45 million across 5,000 Defined Benefit (DB) pension schemes. Pension Protection Fund (PPF) will not charge a levy this year unlocking £45 million of savings for 5000 pension schemes.
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.
A new programme helping Scottish companies seize the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched. The National AI Adoption programme will offer small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) a range of support – including tailored mentoring services to grants – to introduce or expand the use of AI in order to develop new products and services, grow market share and attract new investment.
Tech Minister announces £10 million fund to boost UK semiconductor innovation from lab to market Investment supports British companies developing computer chip technologies central to our national security and powering everyday products like phones and cars. Funding helps UK’s strongest companies to compete in a global market worth hundreds of billions, supporting growth through the government’s Plan for Change.
While the visa charge of £100,000 is not automatically a “disaster,” but recent policy changes (especially the big fee hike and new restrictions) make serious harm much more likely to tech hiring, and to healthcare/care staffing unless policymakers carve out exemptions or other fixes. What H-1B normally does (benefits).
Help to Save savers receive millions in bonus payments. 575,200 people on a low income have opened a Help to Save Account.
Government stops over £480 million ending up in the pockets of fraudsters over twelve months since April 2024 - more money than ever before. Government stops over £480 million ending up in the pockets of fraudsters over twelve months since April 2024 - more money than ever before.
Writing a CV requires important decisions. What should you include, what should you leave out – and how honest should you be?.
Britain's energy regulator Ofgem will require all major suppliers to offer lower standing charge tariffs by the end of January 2026. Ofgem announced the change on Wednesday 24 September 2025 but added that the move was unlikely to reduce overall bills.
In 2024, there were about 25,155 estate agency businesses registered in the UK, a 24% increase versus 2017. From 2018 (20,720 agencies) to 2023, the number grew by 20%.
The Chancellor should protect workers’ pay packets and level the playing field on how different forms of income are taxed. This would include a 2p cut in employee National Insurance (NI) offset by a 2p rise in Income Tax (IT) – in order to raise £6 billion in a Budget that will require significant tax increases, according to major new Resolution Foundation research published today (Tuesday 23 September 2025).
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will declare the UK ‘open for business’, following a £110 billion investment surge from major financial services firms in the past week alone. £3 billion investment from Revolut will create 1,000 new high-skilled jobs in the UK, including a new global headquarters in London.
The UK suffers from a finance curse. Far from being our economic jewel, the City of London has drained trillions from the economy.
Highland Council is pleased to announce that discounted parking will be in place in Fort William throughout the duration of the Royal National Mòd, which is being held in Lochaber from 10-18 October. The Royal National Mòd is the country’s biggest annual celebration of Gaelic language, music and culture, with thousands of people expected to visit Lochaber to take part and enjoy various competitions, concerts and fringe events.
New rules have been issued to all Civil Service staff networks to ensure their activities remain within the Civil Service Code. New rules issued to all Civil Service staff networks to ensure they remain impartial and represent the Civil Service.
What if the UK’s most successful industry was also its biggest curse?. The City made billions of Pounds, but did it also make the country weaker?.
