Scotland's unemployment rate for individuals aged 16 and over stood at 3.7% between March and May 2025 This is a decline of 0.5 percentage points from the previous quarter and below the UK-wide rate of 4.7%. Number of Unemployed An estimated 102,000 people aged 16 and over were unemployed in Scotland during this period.
UK Military Advisor, Lt Col Joby Rimmer, says the UK, alongside the US and international partners, remains committed to providing the economic, diplomatic, and military tools Ukraine needs to defend itself. Madame Chair, the United Kingdom reaffirms its unwavering support for Ukraine as it continues to defend its people and sovereignty against the Russian government's escalating campaign of aggression.
Do undocumented immigrants receive free food welfare or health benefits in the uk?. In the UK, undocumented immigrants—those without legal status—are generally not entitled to welfare benefits or public funds like Universal Credit, housing support, or child benefits2.
Growing speculation online that ICE in USA is acting like quasi military force for Donald Trump. U.S.
The number of overdue invoices on the books of Scottish businesses hit more than 1.8 million in Q2 2025, according to new research from R3, the UK's restructuring, turnaround, and insolvency trade body. R3’s analysis of data provided by Creditsafe shows there were 1,820,706 overdue invoices on the books of Scottish businesses in Q2 2025 - with 602,822 in April, 589,298 in May, and 628,586 in June.
Brits and Germans alike will benefit from a closer partnership on the issues that matter most to them, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to host Chancellor Friedrich Merz for a comprehensive visit to London. Prime Minister Keir Starmer will welcome Chancellor Merz to London today for his first official visit to the UK as Chancellor.
In this third video in our series on the wealthy, I explore why the comfortably wealthy in the UK — those with £3 million or more — stay so rich. The short answer? The UK tax system is stacked in their favour.
Scottish Secretary and Minister for Defence Procurement & Industry visit HMNB Clyde to launch the multi-decade, multi-billion pound Clyde 2070 programme. The UK's security and economic growth in Scotland are top of the agenda as the Scotland Office and Ministry of Defence meet today with naval base chiefs and local authority leaders to discuss maximising the benefits from future-proofing HMNB Clyde.
The independent review was commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in November 2024 and led by Professor Gillian Leng CBE. The report was published on 16 July 2024.
The Prime Minister will launch the Civil Society Covenant - a new way of working that puts people at the heart of government. Charities, faith groups, social enterprises and impact investors recognised as essential partners in tackling the country's biggest challenges and deliver on the Plan for Change.
Great British Energy to cut energy bills for local community libraries, fire stations, care homes and community centres. Libraries, fire stations and care homes in local communities will benefit from cheaper energy bills through Great British Energy community funding as part of Plan for Change Mayoral authorities to receive a share of £10 million for publicly-owned clean energy projects Complements Great British Energy's drive to cut bills for around 200 schools and 200 hospitals, which is already seeing savings Libraries, fire stations and care homes in local communities will benefit from cheaper energy bills as Great British Energy delivers on the government's clean energy superpower mission to make working people and their communities better off.
The UK HPI shows house price changes for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. UK house prices UK house prices rose by 3.9% in the year to May 2025, up from the revised estimate of 3.6% in the 12 months to April 2025.
New five-year strategy commits agency to prominent role in fight against economic crime. The Insolvency Service's new investigation and enforcement strategy will see the agency play a leading role in tackling economic crime and improving corporate standards.
Scots are generating less waste than ever before and sending less to landfill. The Scottish Waste From All Sources 2023 Official Statistics, published (15th July 2025) by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), provide details on waste from Scottish households, businesses and public services.
Tech entrepreneurs outside London will get support to grow their businesses, as the government launches a £1 million programme which is set to ignite innovation and bolster growth beyond the capital. New programme to supercharge tech growth in UK regions including Scotland, the North East, Humber and East, and South Yorkshire, and bolster local economies.
The Aviation Accessibility Task and Finish Group will push recommendations forward to provide a better passenger experience for disabled people. improved training for airline and airport staff, clearer passenger information and robust complaint procedures needed to make flying more inclusive, according to new report.
From supercharged 5G systems to a funding boost for local space clusters, new projects have been announced today (Wednesday 16 July) by the UK Space Agency, as figures show growing dependence on satellite technologies. As set out recently in the government's Industrial Strategy, demand for space-based and space-enabled capabilities is growing fast globally.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her second Mansion House speech on the evening of Tuesday 15 July 2025. Lord Mayor, Governor, Ladies and Gentlemen.
We're told the UK is living beyond its means. But who exactly is living beyond them? It’s not schools, libraries, or the NHS.
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 4.1% in the 12 months to June 2025, up from 4.0% in the 12 months to May. On a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.3% in June 2025, compared with a rise of 0.2% in June 2024.
New jobs will be created and derelict sites regenerated in Glasgow's former industrial heartland with the help of funding announced by First Minister John Swinney. Urban regeneration company Clyde Gateway is to receive £3.5 million to support the continued redevelopment of the former Shawfield Chemical Works site into a hub for high value manufacturing businesses.
The Scottish Affairs Committee has released a report calling for increased transparency in how the Barnett formula is applied to determine funding for Scotland. The Barnett formula is a mechanism used by the Treasury in the United Kingdom to automatically adjust the amounts of public expenditure allocated to Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to reflect changes in spending levels allocated to public services in England, Scotland and Wales, as appropriate.
Thanks to Richard Murphy on his blog pointing to Letter from an American by Heather Cox Richardson. If you want to understand what has happened in the past and now with regards to immigration spend 10 minutes reading.
Applications are now open for the Scottish Connections Fund 2025-26, which helps strengthen Scotland's international diaspora. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for new projects that help to promote Scotland and bring together our diaspora around the world.
Around 63,000 more premises in the North East of Scotland will be able to access gigabit-capable broadband following the award of a contract to deliver the Project Gigabit rollout in the area. The £105 million contract, funded by the UK Government and procured and delivered by the Scottish Government, has been awarded to GoFibre. The roll-out will benefit some of the most rural areas in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen City, Angus, Dundee, Moray, Highland and parts of Perth and Kinross. It will reach locations including Forfar, Glamis and Brechin, to Cullen, Forres and as far west as Castle Stuart near Inverness Airport.
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Users and customers of Dornoch Service Point are being advised by The Highland Council that the way in which services are being delivered at the Service Point is changing. From Monday 4 August, customers will be able to: access pay, report and request services through a dedicated direct phone line in the library to a service specialist team.
Lochaber will come alive with the sights and sounds of Gaelic song, cèilidh music, bagpipes and processions as the Royal National Mòd rolls into the Highlands from 10 - 18 October 2025. Attendees of the world's largest celebration of Gaelic language and culture are in for a bustling nine days, as events showcasing everything from music, poetry and dances, to exhibitions, book launches, and the region's best food and drink, are unveiled.
Highland Councillors have restated their commitment to a partnership between the Council, NHS Highland and WildLand to see a new North Coast Care Facility developed in Tongue in Sutherland at today's meeting of The Highland Council. The development which compliments WildLand’s creation of new housing in the area is underpinned by the Council’s partnership with NHS Highland, who have developed a full business case for a future health and care facility in Tongue.
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