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Federal Reserve Maintains US Interest Rates
Although swings in net exports continue to affect the data, recent indicators suggest that growth of economic activity moderated in the first half of the year. The unemployment rate remains low, and labor market conditions remain solid.Today
Royal Mail's delivery pledges have changed. Here's what the company could look like in future
The last few months have been busy for Royal Mail. In late April, Czech businessman Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group acquired its parent company, International Distribution Services, for £3.6 billion - a value well below the May 2021 peak of £6 billion.Today
Workless households for regions across the UK 2024
The proportion of workless households increased in 59% of local areas of Great Britain between 2023 and 2024, compared with 41% where it decreased. North Ayrshire, Clackmannanshire, South Tyneside, and Dundee City appeared in the 10 areas with the highest percentage of workless households in both 2023 and 2024.Today
Time to pay up: Toughest crackdown on late payments in a generation unveiled in plan to back small businesses
UK Government unveils its Small Business Plan to support SMEs across the country. Government to tackle late payments with the most significant legislative reforms in 25 years - an issue that costs the UK economy £11bn a year and shuts down 38 businesses every day.
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Britons are less likely than Americans to invest in stocks - but they may not have the full picture
UK chancellor Rachel Reeves would like Britons to invest more in stocks - particularly UK stocks - rather than keep their money in cash. She has even urged the UK finance industry to be less negative about investing and highlight the potential gains as well as the risks.Today
Always on, always tired, sometimes rude - how to avoid the ‘triple-peak trap' of modern work
If your first task of the day is triaging a bulging inbox at 6am, you are not alone. A recent Microsoft report headlined "Breaking down the infinite workday" found that 40% of Microsoft 365 users online at this hour are already scanning their emails - and that an average worker will receive 117 emails before the clock rolls around to midnight.Today
Monthly GDP for Scotland Estimates for May
Scotland's onshore GDP contracted by 0.2% in May 2025, according to statistics announced by the Chief Statistician. This follows growth of 0.1% - revised from -0.2% - in April 2025.Today
Support for integration service for refugees and people seeking asylum
A service to help refugees and people seeking asylum integrate into their local areas is being supported with £8 million in funding over the next two and a half years. Delivered by the Scottish Refugee Council, the Scotland-wide integration support service will provide advice, information and resources to help people fleeing war and persecution settle into their new home.Today
Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment
A landmark independent review of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) has called for a simplified and more accessible application process, urging the Scottish Government to protect and improve access to support for disabled people. Led by experienced charity leader, Edel Harris OBE, the review highlights that while Adult Disability Payment is significantly more compassionate than the UK benefit it replaced, some people still face barriers, complexity and distress when applying for the benefit.Today
Doorstep Scams - Broadband - Trading Standards
Householders across Scotland continue to be targeted by doorstep callers who claim to be from a broadband provider, or say they are installing broadband on behalf of the local council. One woman was recently visited by a cold caller who said he worked for SKY and was offering the chance to upgrade her broadband for a reduced price.
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Parking Fine Scams - Trading Standards
There has recently been a huge increase in reports of scam text messages relating to parking fines. The messages typically say that an unpaid parking fine has been found on your vehicle and this is a 'final warning'.
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Government will fail to meet its employment target unless firms recruit and retain more disabled workers
The UK Government will struggle to achieve an 80 per cent employment rate unless it further incentivises firms to employ disabled workers - via return-to-work recruitment incentives and a new Right to Reintegration - according to new research published by the Resolution Foundation. The report Opening Doors notes that while the headline employment rate for disabled people has risen from 44 to 54 per cent between 2014 and 2025, new analysis reveals that when accounting for the rising prevalence of disability among the working-age population, disability-related labour market exclusion has actually deteriorated.Today
Are transport and logistics salaries failing to keep up with other professions?
The latest survey of advertised job salaries shows transport, logistics and storage professionals' wages are falling behind many comparable sectors, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. Thousands of resident doctors staged a strike over pay this week, so how have logistics professionals’ wages fared since 2017 compared to doctors’ salaries? New figures from the Government’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal transport, logistics and storage industry managers’ salaries are slipping behind those of many comparable professions.Today
Counterfeit Labubu Dolls - Trading Standards
Consumers are being warned of the potential dangers of counterfeit Labubu dolls. The collectible dolls from the Pop Mart 'Monsters' series have become hugely popular and a 'must-have' item for many, following promotion by influencers and celebrities.
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Investment Scams - Quantum AI - Trading Standards
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned people to be wary of social media adverts featuring a company called Quantum AI, which claims to use artificial intelligence (AI) technology and quantum computing to trade in cryptocurrency and generate high returns for investors. The adverts feature AI-generated deepfake videos, such as BBC or This Morning segments, fake newspaper articles and photos of high-profile people such as Elon Musk, Martin Lewis, Jeremy Clarkson, Kier Starmer or David Beckham.Today
Why everyone is worried about stocks right now! - Richard Murphy
We've seen it before — 1929, 1987, 2000, 2008, 2020. Markets rise, then fall off a cliff.
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CNC joins celebrations as His Majesty The King visits Caithness
CNC officers joined King Charles in Caithness to mark major nuclear sector anniversaries, highlighting progress in decommissioning and security partnerships. Representatives from the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC), including Chief Constable Simon Chesterman and Strategic Escort Group (SEG) officers, joined commemorations in Caithness as His Majesty The King visited the region to mark significant anniversaries in the UK's nuclear sector.
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Potential Impact of Corbyn's New Party on the 2026 Scottish Parliament Elections
A dedicated Scottish arm—organised under "Collective Scotland"—has been preparing to contest Holyrood, exploring either standing its own candidates or backing a broader left-wing alliance for 2026. Electoral System Dynamics Scotland's Additional Member System (AMS) combines FPTP constituencies with regional list seats.Yesterday
Political Pressures Behind Starmer's Announcement To Recognise Palestine
Keir Starmer's announcement to recognise Palestine has been influenced, at least in part, by the emergence of Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing party and its strong pro-Palestinian stance. Starmer's decision wasn't made in a vacuum.Yesterday
First Minister meets with the President of the United States
First Minister of Scotland John Swinney has met with the President of the United States Donald Trump in Aberdeenshire. The meeting took place at MacLeod House on the Menie Estate ahead of the official opening of the second golf course at Trump International.Our Social Media
