The Iran conflict has created a global energy crisis. Shefali Khanna, John Cui and Weiqi Hua explain how Britain’s off-grid residents, not connected to natural gas, are especially exposed and argue for the need of a more resilient energy system.
The Iran war risks triggering a new energy crisis. Erhan Kilincarslan and Giray Gozgor argue that despite some positive short term interventions by the Government, the long term picture for British households looks bleak.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ overhaul of pension salary‑sacrifice rules is set to reshape how millions of UK workers save for retirement — and not for the better, according to newly released HMRC data. The reforms, which introduce a strict £2,000 cap on tax‑free pension contributions via salary sacrifice from 2029, are expected to leave 2.9 million workers contributing less to their pensions than planned.
When the Scottish Parliament opened its doors in 1999, it was sold as a way to bring decision‑making closer to the people. But more than two decades later, one question continues to surface - is Scotland more expensive to run now than it was before devolution — and is it worth the price?.
London’s blue-chip index is in the red in early trade after hopes for a deal over Iran are scuppered again. Easyjet shares surge amid takeover speculation from 'opportunistic' private equity firm.
James Murray MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in England by by the Prime Minister. On 27 May 2026 he wrote to all staff and the letter has set many hares running.
Most people think accounting records what has already happened: profits earned, cash received, assets owned, and liabilities owed. But that is no longer how much of modern accounting works.
Birth rates are falling across the world. In many countries, populations are already shrinking, schools are closing, and labour shortages are growing.
the evidence strongly suggests we are in a lull before a much sharper phase of the oil crisis, and the warning signs you mention are now being flagged by the IEA, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and several energy‑market analysts. The combination of rapidly collapsing global inventories, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and emerging shortages in parts of Asia is exactly the pattern that precedes a major price spike.
Rachel Springall, Finance Expert at Moneyfactscompare.co.uk, comments on latest data from the Nationwide House Price Index (HPI). “The latest analysis from Nationwide reveals a rise in house prices of almost £5,000 year-on-year (1.7%), but a dip month-on-month of almost £900 (-0.6%).
A business leader with decades of experience at the most senior levels has been appointed to drive forward the Government’s Youth Guarantee and ensure all young people have the chance to earn or learn. Marc Bolland appointed Lead Non-Executive Director at DWP, tasked with convening business leaders to help address the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET).
For both students and parents, “interest” on student loans sounds simple, but in practice it behaves a bit like slow-moving compound growth in reverse of what people expect. Here’s a clear breakdown of how it works in Scotland vs England, and why compound interest matters.
The contrast between the UK and the Netherlands has become one of the most discussed issues in youth employment policy because both are wealthy northern European economies, yet their outcomes for young people are dramatically different. Recent UK figures show that the number of 16-24 year-olds who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) has risen to around 1 million.
The UK's Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) packaging levy for glass and other materials officially began in October 2025, with the first payments and invoices issued to producers. While the scheme, which charges fees based on weight, was implemented in April 2025, the actual financial obligations commenced in October 2025.
First-of-its-kind project to develop cutting-edge uncrewed underwater technologies as AUKUS nations ‘step on the accelerator’ for Pillar 2. Follows first successful submarine maintenance period for a UK submarine at HMAS Stirling earlier this year, as UK and US submarines set to rotate through the Australian base from 2027.
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is structurally different from most UK universities. It is not a single compact campus institution but a regional “distributed university” model, made up of a partnership of colleges and specialist centres spread across the Highlands and Islands.
Scotland’s education system is increasingly showing signs of coordinated financial pressure across all levels—schools, further education colleges, and universities. While each sector has its own funding model and governance structure, the overall pattern is strikingly similar: rising demand, constrained public funding, and staffing decisions increasingly shaped by budget management rather than expansion.
Caithness has always occupied a unique place within Scotland. Located at the very northern edge of mainland Britain, it is a region of immense natural beauty, rich history and resilient communities.
The Bank of England's primary job is to control inflation, and one of the main tools it uses is interest rates. Higher interest rates tend to reduce spending, slow economic activity and weaken demand for labour.
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics reveal a problem that extends far beyond unemployment statistics. They point instead to a deeper economic and social challenge that has been developing across Britain for many years.