QR phishing, also known as "quishing," involves cybercriminals using QR codes to trick users into visiting malicious websites or downloading malware, often disguised as legitimate offers or requests. These scams can lead to financial loss, data breaches, and identity theft.
On April 2, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new "reciprocal tariff" regime he says will level the playing field in global trade - by treating other countries the way (he claims) they treat the US. First, Trump's plan will impose a "baseline" 10% tariff on virtually all goods imported into the US, effective April 5.
When U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on imported goods on April 2, 2025 - upending global trade and sending markets into a tailspin - he presented the move as a response to a crisis.
The Scottish Fiscal Commission has today said that the challenges in funding healthcare will become more acute over the next twenty‑five years leading to significant pressures on Scotland's fiscal sustainability. Health is the largest area of spending in the Scottish Budget and it is projected to grow faster than any other area.
Barrow is a blueprint for how defence spending can boost communities up and down the country, the Prime Minister will say while on a visit to the town today. Keir Starmer joins Vanguard Class submarine crew returning home from nuclear deterrent patrol to thank them for their silent service Comes as he visits Barrow to lay the keel of the next generation Dreadnought submarine, the next generation of the UK's nuclear deterrent.
More crime victims will get access to a range of information about the perpetrator and have a say on decisions about their prison release under newly unveiled justice reforms. Currently victims can register with the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS) if the offender in their case has been sentenced to 18 months or more in prison, or with the Victim Information Scheme if the sentence was less than 18 months.
When The Highland Council's Harbours Management Board met earlier today, (Friday 28 February 2025) members expressed their delight that two projects are bringing benefits to the council, the fishing industry and their local communities. The Highland Council manages approximately ninety ports, harbours and marine facilities, ten of which provide Marine Gas Oil (MGO) bunkering facilities.
Garage rents for non-council tenants in the Sutherland area will increase by 8% for 2025/26, as agreed at yesterday's Area Committee. Cllr Richard Gale, Sutherland Area Chair said: "We felt it was important to give Council tenants a little break, following the 8% increase in their council rent as agreed at last week's full council meeting.
Following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds and other captive birds, the Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer from Scotland and Chief Veterinary Officer from England have declared a national Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading amongst poultry and other captive birds. This means that from 12:00 noon on Saturday 25 January, it will be a legal requirement for all bird keepers in Scotland and England to follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect their flocks from the threat of avian flu.
KAEFER UK & Ireland has clinched a four year framework to provide critical services to the Sellafield site. The company will supply access systems plus asbestos and insulation support under the Access Services and Insulation framework.
Malicious predators who create sexually explicit deepfakes without consent can expect to face the full force of the law under a new amendment to legislation. New offence to be introduced as part of Data (Use and Access) Bill Law targets artificial images showing someone naked or engaging in sexual acts.
A new report explores a framework for global climate risk management and includes contributions from an actuary at the Government Actuary's Department. Georgi Bedenham, an actuary from the Government Actuary's Department (GAD), is co-author of a new report, Planetary Solvency - finding our balance with nature.
Almost 25,000 taxpayers ‘celebrated' the New Year by filing their Self Assessment tax return. If customers miss the 31 January deadline, they could face a penalty.
The Highland Council has released a short in-house video to highlight how it is delivering on its Net Zero ambitions. It also reaffirms the Council's vision as a centre for global renewable energy, by capitalising on natural resources to deliver alternative energy solutions, including developing solar, wind and wave solutions.
The free running app has been downloaded over 7 million times since it launched in 2016, with 9.3 million NHS Couch to 5k runs started this year. Record numbers of people put on their running shoes and got fit-for-free this year with 8.7 million NHS Couch to 5k runs completed in 2024, new data revealed today (31 December 2024).
Two influential tech CEOs have sparked a debate about AI's effect on jobs. Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski announced the buy-now, pay-later firm stopped hiring a year ago, claiming that AI can do most of the jobs that humans do.
The number of non-surgical cosmetic procedures (NSCPs) being carried out across Scotland and the UK has risen considerably over the years and continues to do so[1]. Alongside the growth of this industry there has been increased concern about the safety of these procedures, especially, but not only, where they take place outwith a traditional healthcare setting.
In Scotland there are 21,606 second homes and 43,538 properties empty for more than 6 months. The latest council tax data (in September 2024) shows there were 21,606 second homes, 43,538 properties that had been empty for more than 6 months, of which, 73% (31,596) were categorised as long-term empty homes (i.e.
The Scottish Government is to stop the use of mobile messaging apps, including WhatsApp, on official devices following the publication of an externally-led review. Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes welcomed the review of mobile messaging apps and non-corporate technology and confirmed that access to these apps will be removed from government devices in spring 2025.
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 3.5% in the 12 months to November 2024, up from 3.2% in the 12 months to October. On a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.2% in November 2024, compared with a fall of 0.1% in November 2023.
