What is fiscal policy, and why does it matter? Fiscal policy is one of the government’s most powerful economic tools, yet it is also one of the least understood. Fiscal policy is the process of managing the difference between government spending and its tax revenue for the benefit of society.
Caithness Show attracts thousands to Thurso The annual Caithness Show took place on 17–18 July with livestock competitions, equestrian events, trade stands and family attractions. It remains one of the county's largest annual events.
What would you do if you inherited an economy with slow growth, high taxes, stretched public services and a national debt measured in trillions of pounds? That is the challenge facing Britain's new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. During his years as Mayor of Greater Manchester, Burnham built a reputation for championing better public transport, stronger local economies and policies aimed at improving everyday living standards.
A new Prime Minister has little time to make a first impression. History suggests that the first 100 days often shape public opinion for years to come.
Britain’s housing crisis is no longer a slow‑burning problem — it is a full‑scale emergency. Rents are soaring, homeownership is collapsing, and corporate landlords are quietly accumulating thousands of properties while ordinary families struggle to find a place to live.
Wars are often measured in missiles fired, ships sunk and territory gained or lost. But for ordinary people, the real battle is often fought somewhere much closer to home—in the supermarket, at the fuel pump and in the value of the money in their pocket.
For decades, Britain has allowed homes to become investment vehicles rather than places for people to live. The result is a housing market that is unaffordable, unstable, and increasingly dominated by companies, funds, and landlords who treat property as a financial asset rather than a social necessity.
A new Prime Minister from Greater Manchester could bring a new approach to how Britain is governed. But could giving more power to English regions also reopen the debate about Scotland's own future? Andy Burnham has built much of his political reputation around one central argument: Decisions should be made closer to the people affected by them.
Most people know what comes into their bank account each month. Many know what their mortgage or rent costs.
She fraudulently secured five Bounce Back Loans during the pandemic. Rupali Wagh fraudulently secured £216,250 in Bounce Back Loans for her four companies in 2020.
British businesses, universities and researchers will receive access to more than £62 million in government funding to develop homegrown space technologies, boosting the UK’s national resilience and helping protect its independence in a strategically vital sector. £62 million to develop homegrown satellite communications and space technologies.
Government has told businesses they must not rely on final product testing alone to assure the absence of asbestos in toys. Following a growing number of product recalls due to asbestos contamination, the Government is reminding businesses that they must be able to demonstrate that toys containing sand are safe before they are placed on the UK market.
When money is tight, every pound has to work harder. But when households have some spare cash, a difficult question appears.
Central role of UK Maritime Innovation Hub set out during first three months of operation. Since its formal showcase at the Flag Forum in London on 16 April 2026, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub has provided a clear route for engagement between industry and the regulator.
Brent crude spiked above $90 because a cluster of geopolitical and market‑driven shocks hit the oil system at the same time. The biggest trigger was the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran, which instantly threatened global supply.
UK and the US have fundamentally different constitutional systems. The UK: Government depends on Parliament The UK uses a parliamentary system.
For more than 75 years, the BBC TV licence has been one of Britain's most recognisable household bills. If you watch or record live television, or use BBC iPlayer, you are legally required to have a licence.
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape warfare in ways that were difficult to imagine only a decade ago. The wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have demonstrated how quickly unmanned systems, drones and automated targeting technologies can change the battlefield.
The approval of the Caledonia offshore wind development in the Moray Firth marks another major step in Scotland's transformation into a renewable energy giant. The project, which includes North and South Caledonia offshore wind farms, is expected to generate enough electricity for around 2 million homes once operational.
Two offshore wind farms are set to be developed in the Moray Firth. The North and South Caledonia offshore windfarms, which will cover an area of 429km2 with up to 140 wind turbines, have been granted consents and marine licences by the Scottish Government.