This is more than worrying for anyone trying to buy a house..
Seth Myers takes a closer look at the rift forming between the world's richest man, Elon Musk, and President Trump, two guys with tons of money and giant egos who thought they could be best friends..
After a shaky start on the economy, Ministers have been happy to emphasise three trade agreements and some better-than-expected growth in recent weeks. They will hope the Spending Review (SR), on 11 June, can be a chance to build (build, build) on this, and to flesh out more concrete plans on the Government's other ‘missions'.
The idea that bond vigilantes can set government policy suits the City and neoliberal politicians, who'd like it to be true. But is it?.
The Cost of Living in America is destroying families — and the worst may still be ahead. In 2025, hard work no longer guarantees stability.
Highland Council's dedicated road marking team has been fully mobilised to carry out road marking across the Highland region. Chair of Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Ken Gowans, said: "The Council has invested significantly in road maintenance as part of a broader program to improve Highland roads and the dedicated road marking team will help us to improve road safety for our communities.
We are honored to welcome Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, for a keynote address in Berlin on Europe's role in a fragmented world. Coming shortly after the formation of Germany's new government, this timely speech will provide insightful perspectives on the future of Europe's economic leadership.
Circumstances vary a lot from person to person but here are some people in the UK giving their views on the cost of living now..
At the Education Committee of Highland Council on Wednesday 4 June, Members were presented with the Integrated Children Services Plan Annual Report 2024/25. The Integrated Children's Service’s work continues as it enters the 3rd year of the delivery of the Integrated Children’s Service Plan.
The Government has increased departmental spending by almost £400 billion since it came to power, with details of future plans to be set out in the Spending Review next Wednesday. But pressures to increase health and defence spending will make it hard to avoid cuts to other public services, the Resolution Foundation said (Wednesday 5 June 2025).
The Highland Council, Education Committee met today (Wednesday 4 June 2025) and received a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the Education and Learning Service. It included positive school leaver destinations and an update on the refreshed attainment strategy and the Education and Learning management restructure.
Construction In America FALLS APART After Trump Gets Rid Of ENTIRE TEAMS Of Workers | Projects Halted, Industry in Crisis. The U.S.
Highland Council's dedicated road marking team has been fully mobilised to carry out road marking across the Highland region. Finally after many years of depending on contractors from the south a Highland council team will be able to get on with the work regularly as weather allows.
The UK's International Climate Finance (ICF) mobilises billions in public and private funding for clean energy projects in developing countries. Public finance alone is not going to fund the global energy transition.
Government to recruit new apprentices and broaden the Civil Service workforce. A new business administration apprenticeship which provides a pathway into government for young people opens for applications this summer.
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry of hundreds of migrants in dawn strikes by Immigration Enforcement across the UK. A suspected organised crime boss and his associates have been arrested for allegedly facilitating hundreds of Botswana nationals into the UK illegally, as part of a surge in law enforcement activity to take down people-smuggling gangs.
Tha comhairlichean Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd air fàilte a chur air an obair ionmholta a thathar a' dèanamh gus cothroman a leudachadh do luchd-ionnsachaidh òga na Gàidhlig. Aig coinneamh Chomataidh na Gàidhlig an-diugh (Diciadain 4 Ògmhios) chaidh an obair leasachaidh a thathar a’ dèanamh aig Bun-Sgoil Bhaile an Fhraoich ann an Inbhir Nis a chomharrachadh mar dheagh eisimpleir de bhith a’ cruthachadh "spiorad mhath is ion-ghabhaltach airson na Gàidhlig thar na sgoile".
Food and drink festivals, farmers markets and culinary masterclasses are just some of the projects from across Scotland set to benefit from grants of up to £5,000. The latest round of the Regional Food Fund will support 15 local and collaborative projects helping small food businesses to thrive while promoting local produce.
Richard D. Wolff is an American economist and professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee has warned the Government that unless it drastically steps up the scale and pace of building more energy generation and network infrastructure. It is in danger of missing its clean power target of decarbonising the electricity system by at least 95% by 2030.
A new Gaelic primary school is set to open in Glasgow next year after a £2 million investment from the Scottish Government. The funding will complete the refurbishment and extension of the former St James' Primary School building to establish Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig a' Challtainn (Calton Gaelic Primary School) which will become the city’s fourth Gaelic language primary.
Americans voted for this but probably were completely unaware of consequences..
HMRC actually receives sales data directly from PayPal, Etsy, eBay, etc., meaning that even casual sellers are being flagged by their AI-powered system. So, in this video, I reveal how one client of mine - an online seller - was nearly fined £3,000 by HMRC for simply clearing out a few unwanted bits and bobs.
The obsession with Russia in the defence review is wrong. The real risk is from fascists wherever they come from, and Russia is a long way from being the only threat in that case.
Th Dollar is under threat in many ways now since Donald Trump started his tariff war.
A multi-million pound investment is being made in one of Scotland's most strategically important ports. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will invest up to £24 million at Kishorn Port in the west Highlands to enhance its capacity and capabilities, with an expanded dry dock and land reclamation enabling the manufacture of floating offshore wind foundations.
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We are holding our jumble trail on the 8th June 11am - 2pm. Our jumble trail will be mapped out with all participating residents setting up in their gardens.
Camps Bar donates £250 to Homestart Caithness..
Camps Bar Donated £250 To Caithness Klics Young Carers..
Camps bar donated £250 to Bower Young Farmers group..
Several groups received £250 each from Camps Bar..
Camps Bar Donated £250 To Healing Hub, Wick..
Camps Bar Donated £250 To North Highland Cancer Information..
Another school holidays will be here in a few weeks Once again Highland Highlife has a wide range of activities for children and young people to enjoy. It will not be long so take look to find something for your children this summer right across Highland region.
Annual Summer Fayre.
Programme coming in later weeks..
Artists and communities across Scotland will be given an opportunity this summer to help inform the independent Review of Creative Scotland. Eight roundtable discussions will be held across the length and breadth of Scotland this summer to ensure any recommendations are evidence-led and reflect a national perspective on Creative Scotland's role.
Works on the Naver Bridge replacement scheme, on the A836 section of the North Coast 500 route near Bettyhill, have reached a major milestone this week with the completion of the in-river works. This includes all piling works for the bridge foundations, and enables the contractor, Wills Bros Civil Engineering Ltd, to continue with the remaining foundation and bridge superstructure works throughout the summer months.
Highland Council is appealing for people to consider becoming foster carers. This week marks the beginning of Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May) and Highland Council is appealing for more people to come forward and become foster carers.
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