Lessons from the Post-War house building Boom Between 1951 and 1964, successive UK governments pledged and delivered 300,000–400,000 new homes per year. This included New towns like Glenrothes, East Kilbride, and Cumbernauld.
A major project to develop a new net zero distillery in Sutherland has secured up to £1.57m from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). A major project to develop a new net zero distillery in Sutherland has secured up to £1.57m from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
What New Rules Mean for Pet Owners Across The country. If you’ve ever walked out of a vet’s surgery almost any where wondering how a five‑minute consultation turned into a three‑figure bill, you’re far from alone.
If the Highlands is to navigate the next decade without sliding into a quiet, unmanaged decline, it needs a new model for public services and one that reflects the region’s geography, its demographics, and the financial constraints shaping every decision. The old model, built around a large workforce, a wide estate of local offices, and a service structure designed for a very different era, is no longer sustainable.
New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector. British farmers could benefit from access to new and innovative fertilising products which have the potential to reduce air, land and water pollution under new government proposals launched today (Thursday 19 March 2026).
The UK pays the highest electricity prices in Europe — and it doesn't have to. In this video, I explain the electricity pricing scam at the heart of the UK energy crisis and why the government refuses to fix it.
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.
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.
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?.
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.
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.
Business rates help has been announced for venues in England. Pubs and live music venues relief 2026 to 2027.
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.
