Commodity markets have slipped back into a familiar pattern: when the world becomes uncertain, prices stop reflecting supply and demand and start reflecting fear. Oil is the clearest example.
Travellers who have had flights delayed or cancelled due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East are being warned that scammers are setting up fake airline accounts on social media. Several customers have messaged these fraudulent accounts, believing that they were talking to genuine customer service staff from the airline.
Some people have been arrested in UAE and Dubai for filming missile and other war incidents. When videos of missile interceptions or explosions appear online from places like Dubai or Abu Dhabi, they spread across social media almost instantly.
Expanding medicine reclassification could improve access to treatments, empower self-care, and reduce pressure on NHS services. Empowering people to take control of their own health is an essential pillar of a sustainable healthcare system.
This is a well‑known principle in international relations. Many conflicts involve asymmetric power: One side is militarily weaker But they can still impose high costs on stronger countries.
The New Naver Bridge, located in Bettyhill along the A836, is now open to traffic. Though currently open only as single carriageway, the new bridge, which is part of the North Coast 500, welcomed its first cars at the end of February.
Working people and UK businesses will benefit from a more strategic and consistent UK relationship with China, the Prime Minister will pledge as he arrives in Beijing today. Prime Minister to travel to Beijing and Shanghai accompanied by nearly 60 British businesses and cultural organisations' As the world's second largest economy and the UK’s third largest trading partner, engagement with China is vital for the British people' He will pledge a partnership fit for our times, grounded in the UK national interest and focused on making the UK better off' Working people and UK businesses will benefit from a more strategic and consistent UK relationship with China, the Prime Minister will pledge as he arrives in Beijing today.
In a world where customers have endless choices and employees are seeking more than just a payslip, businesses face a critical question. How do you create an environment that delivers exceptional results for customers while keeping employees motivated and engaged?.
Taking the HS2 railway into central London is crucial to unlocking its full potential to create more jobs, more homes and to boost the British economy. the first of 2 HS2 tunnel boring machines begins its journey from Old Oak Common to Euston station.
Clearer pricing will help pet owners compare costs and shop around, saving families money. Millions of pet owners and vet professionals across the country will benefit from major reforms to the veterinary sector - the first overhaul in sixty years.
People urged to apply for School Age Payment before February deadline. Parents and carers in Scotland have until midnight on 28 February 2026 to apply for over £300 of support for children when they are old enough to start primary school.
Streamlined agriculture rules to cut duplication and make it easier for farmers to drive down water pollution. New, clearer rules proposed today (Tuesday 27 January) will help to improve water quality, reduce pollution in our rivers and give farmers the confidence to grow food sustainably.
Business rates help has been announced for venues in England. Pubs and live music venues relief 2026 to 2027.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation's report "This isn't what change feels like" (27 Jan 2026) warns that while scrapping the two-child limit in April 2026 will lift 400,000 children out of poverty, progress will stall without deeper reforms. Poverty is projected to remain stubbornly high around 21% overall and over 4 million children still in poverty by 2029 unless government strengthens social security and tackles structural inequalities.
The government has unveiled a new social and affordable housing package today. New funding and financial flexibilities for councils and other providers to accelerate social and affordable housebuilding.
Secretary of State sets out the need to prioritise homegrown talent for foundation and specialty training posts to support a sustainable NHS workforce. Thank you, Mr.
The Highland Council's Justice Service team in Sutherland will be hosting an open day on Thursday 12 February 2026. This is a chance for members of the public to come along and find out more about community sentences in Scotland, particularly in Sutherland and the surrounding area.
The Highland Council is set to deliver significant infrastructure improvements at Ardvreck Castle, one of Sutherland's most iconic historic sites, to enhance visitor experience, improve road safety, and support sustainable tourism. The project is began on Monday 19 January 2026, for a duration of 10 weeks and the car park will be closed during this time.
The Highland Council is inviting local residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Embo. MCAs are a legal planning tool that enable advance consent for large development sites, significantly reducing the time it takes to deliver housing and infrastructure.
Sutherland is one of Scotland's most sparsely populated counties, with communities experiencing population decline, an aging demographic, and outmigration of young people. The rise of tourism, particularly the North Coast 500 (NC500), has boosted visitor numbers but also intensified housing affordability problems, as older investors purchase properties for Airbnb and holiday lets.
