Who really governs Britain? In this video, I explore the hidden political power of the City of London Corporation and the offshore finance network linked to it. Most people have heard of the City of London, but very few understand that it operates under a unique constitutional structure unlike anything else in the UK.
Half a tank, half a tank, Half a tank onward, All in the diesel queue Waiting and worried. “Forward for fuel once more!” Governments thundered.
At the moment, rationing of petrol and diesel in the UK or most Western countries is still considered a last-resort scenario rather than something imminent. But the risk has clearly risen because the oil market is now relying heavily on emergency reserves rather than normal supply flows.
Parents urged to claim Child Benefit for their new baby to avoid missing out. 6.8 million families are claiming Child Benefit more than 30% of new parents are missing out on payments by not claiming in their baby’s first year parents urged to claim via the HMRC app to ensure they get their payment as quickly as possible One in three new parents are missing out on Child Benefit payments in their baby’s first year, new figures reveal.
British businesses stand to benefit from billions in fresh financing being unlocked through reforms to the bank ring-fencing regime. Reforms to ring‑fencing to create a more agile and proportionate regime that reduces duplication within banks and removes barriers to lending and investment.
China has just opened what is widely described as the world’s largest open-sea solar power project. A huge offshore installation off the coast of Dongying in Shandong province developed by CHN Energy.
Why are heating oil prices going down slightly when the oil price is going up?. It is probably a mixture of both seasonal effects and demand resistance from consumers and right now the second factor may actually be becoming more important.
Three of the world's most powerful militaries are simultaneously stuck in conflicts they cannot win. Russia has not defeated Ukraine after four years.
North East Rig Out (NERO), a long‑established Aberdeen workwear and PPE supplier, has gone into liquidation after more than four decades in business. Eight jobs have been lost, and the liquidators were blunt about the cause: a prolonged downturn in the energy market and a sharp reduction in orders from oil and gas clients.
After 2039 Flood insurance will no longer be subsidised. Prices will reflect real flood risk.
British citizens and regional partners will be better protected against drone attacks as the Royal Air Force deploys a new low-cost anti-drone weapon on operations in the Middle East. UK deploys new low-cost missile system to defend UK citizens and partners in the Middle East from drone attacks.
The Highland Council is showcasing the region’s ambitious Invest Highland programme at a national event this week at the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) 2026 in Leeds. The Leader of the Council, Cllr Raymond Bremner, alongside Council Officers and Calum MacPherson of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport will attend this year’s UKREiiF which exists to connect people, places, and businesses to accelerate investment, foster development, and drive sustainable regeneration across the UK.
The April 2026 ONS bulletin reveals how cost of living pressures are felt differently across age groups, and when woven together, the picture is one of a society grappling with shared challenges but experiencing them in distinct ways. For younger adults, particularly those aged 16 to 29, the cost of living crisis is most sharply defined by the struggle to afford housing and secure stable employment.
there is evidence that China is helping Iran economically and diplomatically, but there is much less clear public evidence of direct Chinese military intervention in the war itself. The strongest and clearest evidence involves oil.
The latest jump towards $111 a barrel is mainly being driven by renewed fears that the Middle East oil crisis is not easing after all. Traders had briefly hoped the situation around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz might calm down, but those hopes have faded sharply over the last few days.
The IMF raised its UK growth forecast mainly because the economy has recently shown more strength than expected, despite global shocks. The Fund now expects 1% growth instead of 0.8% for 2026, and it attributes this upgrade to several concrete factors.
The government will modernise the Consumer Credit Act for the first time in over 50 years, giving consumers clearer information and firms the flexibility to innovate. Landmark legislation, first passed over 50 years ago, modernised to reflect how people use credit today.
For decades, many Highland car parks were seen almost as a public right especially in rural communities, tourist beauty spots and smaller towns where parking had traditionally been free. But across the Highlands, and increasingly across the rest of the UK, councils are steadily turning more of these spaces into paid parking areas.
We may not have many of the outlets mentioned in this video but worth thinking about especially if you go to bigger towns or cities. Are there any secret discounts around in Caithness - just ask.
The idea of governments controlling the prices of basic groceries is politically attractive during periods of high inflation because it gives the impression of immediate action against rising living costs. The Scottish National Party and politicians elsewhere in Europe have periodically discussed versions of price intervention on staple goods such as bread, milk, pasta, eggs or vegetables.