Students heading to university are being targeted by scammers trying to access their student loan accounts. These scams are particularly prevalent during September and October, when student loan payments are released.
When Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen's WildLand conservation company bought the Kinross House Estate this week, it was more than another country-house purchase. Kinross House sits on the western shore of Loch Leven, looking across to the historic Loch Leven Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was imprisoned in 1567.
When Anders Holch Povlsen's name appears in Scottish news, it is usually because he has bought another estate. The latest is Kinross House Estate on the shores of Loch Leven.
The Bank of England has decided to leave interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, giving households and businesses some stability but also signalling that the next stage of the battle against inflation may be more difficult than previously expected. The decision comes just a day after figures showed UK inflation rising from 2.9% to 3.1% in August, moving further away from the Bank's 2% target.
Britain's small businesses appear to be borrowing substantially less from high street banks than they were a few years ago. The amount of outstanding bank lending to small and medium-sized businesses across Great Britain stood at around £62.6 billion at the end of 2025.
Savers are urged to move their pots as billions of pounds in interest is lost due to zero interest accounts, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk analysis. The Bank of England estimated that around £300bn is sitting in UK current and savings accounts earning zero interest.
Much of the attention in recent weeks has been on the rising price of oil. But there is another energy price that could have an even more direct effect on millions of households this winter: natural gas.
For households in rural Scotland that depend on heating oil, the timing could hardly be worse. Summer is ending, the nights are drawing in and many households will soon be thinking about filling their oil tanks for the winter.
The European Union may be starting to rethink what it means to be part of Europe. That may sound surprising when the country being discussed is Australia, thousands of miles from the continent.
The European Union has made an unusual offer to Canada: a new form of “associate membership” that would give the two sides a much closer relationship without Canada actually becoming an EU member. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has warmly welcomed the idea, describing closer cooperation with Europe as important at a time when Canada is trying to broaden its international relationships.
Communities across the country will be able to build and control their own clean energy supply. Great British Energy rolls out first wave of biggest public community energy investment in UK history, backing local places to cut bills and take climate action.
The New Water Revolution: How Countries Around the World Are Learning to Move, Store and Reuse Water For most of human history, water management was fairly simple. People settled beside rivers, dug wells, built dams and constructed canals to move water from one place to another.
Dubai is an iconically wealthy city - but its wealth is built on vulnerable foundations, and right now, those foundations are facing a potential crisis due to the growing instability in the Strait of Hormuz. And as you’re about to see, the possible solution Dubai is now considering is nothing short of extraordinary.
New research from EA, Cefas and Natural Resources Wales shows that salmon stocks in England have fallen to their lowest level since records began. New research from the Environment Agency (EA), Cefas and Natural Resources Wales confirms salmon stocks in England are at their lowest level since records began.
There is an extraordinary experiment taking place in the Egyptian desert which most people in Britain will probably never have heard of. It is called the Toshka Project, or the New Valley Project.
Secondary schools and employers across the Highlands are coming together through a new partnership programme designed to connect classroom learning with future career opportunities and help develop the Highlands future workforce. Industry Connect Highland, developed through My Highland Future and Workforce North, will run throughout the 2026/27 academic year with an initial focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Five hundred new officers to be recruited in a £500 million crackdown on money laundering, as part of the government's Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Strategy. Hundreds of new officers will be recruited to track dirty money, disrupt organised crime networks and seize criminal assets under a major new crackdown.
A new funding announcement for fishing vessels in England has highlighted an interesting difference between the support available to fishermen on either side of the Scottish border. The UK Government announced on 15 September that England's Fisheries and Seafood Scheme has been expanded to provide grants towards new engines and gearboxes on fishing vessels.
Does creating more money cause inflation? We are repeatedly told that “money printing” inevitably pushes prices higher. But that claim misunderstands both how modern money works and what actually causes inflation.
Scotland was promised a new era of offshore wind, billions of pounds of investment and the chance to build a major new industrial supply chain. The ScotWind leasing round certainly produced one thing very quickly: a very large cheque.
Watch the video and listen carefully - You may be shocked. The old age pension triple lock is under attack again.
NUVIA UK is looking for a technically minded and proactive Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project Technician to support the delivery of the Dounreay Beach Monitoring Project and related radiological monitoring activities. This varied role combines fieldwork, instrumentation, technical data analysis, GIS mapping, equipment calibration and report writing.
A major investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has shed new light on how China is using one of the world's biggest banks to expand its economic reach around the globe. The investigation, called China Capital, examines the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world's largest bank by assets.
Two weeks ago I said this wasn't an oil shock — it was a refining shock. Crude was sitting at ninety dollars and all the damage was happening in refining diesel But, since then there have been developments, Brent oil has closed at $109.
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates again, and that could be an important warning for Britain. The ECB increased its key deposit rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5% last week as inflation across the eurozone moved higher.
A second wave of mortgage rate hikes has pushed borrowing costs higher, ahead of the next Bank Base Rate (BBR) vote, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk analysis. A second wave of mortgage rate hikes has been made by the major banks, off the back of higher swap rates, including NatWest, Santander, HSBC, Lloyds Bank and TSB, all for the second time since the start of September.
We're Hiring | Experienced Chef The Pentland Hotel is looking for an experienced chef to join our kitchen team in Thurso on a Full-Time or Part-Time basis for the right candidate. We’re looking for individuals with previous experience working in a professional kitchen who are confident in a busy environment and take pride in maintaining consistently high standards.
A college + university like no other With 19 campuses and centres across the North and West Highlands, Skye, and Outer Hebrides, we cover a geographic area larger than Wales, comprising 40% of Scotland’s coastline. Our campuses and centres are located within historic towns and villages, set amongst the shorelines, mountains, and moors, with local staff working across our region to support our students and communities. Position: We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Registry and Admissions Officer, with a focus on Registry, to join our Student Records team in Fort William, Thurso or Stornoway.
Food & Beverage Supervisor Ideal for an experienced and confident individual looking to work a few shifts each week while taking on additional responsibility within our food and beverage team. Whether you’re looking for a few shifts alongside other commitments or you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking for friendly, reliable and enthusiastic people aged 18 or over to join us as Part-Time Bar Staff Perfect for anyone looking to work a few shifts each week, with opportunities to cover midweek, evenings and weekends. To apply or find out more, please contact Vicky at thecaithnesscollection@hotmail.com .
An entirely fictional account of what might happen if a Roman historian were suddenly transported to America in September 2026. When our Roman historian arrived in America, he was initially rather pleased.
Gingerbread House is a beautifully presented detached cottage situated in the peaceful village of Mey, close to the Castle of Mey and on the world-famous NC500 route. Currently operating as a highly successful Airbnb holiday let, the property offers an excellent opportunity as either a lifestyle business or a charming private home.
Set within generous grounds and enjoying wonderful open countryside and sea views, Kyleburn House is a substantial traditional stone-built property offering exceptionally spacious and versatile accommodation in a peaceful rural setting. Extending to approximately 357 sq m (3,841 sq ft) overall, the property provides an interesting and flexible layout that would lend itself to a variety of uses and lifestyles.
KR Properties are delighted to bring to the market this spacious two-bedroom townhouse, offering well-proportioned accommodation over two floors within an attractive traditional stone-built property. Access is via a shared main entrance door, which opens into a shared entrance hallway serving this property and one neighbouring home.
3 bedroom gas central heated double glazed property with kitchen bathroom and WC on 1st floor..
We are excited to present this approximate 0.15 -acre plot located within a tranquil location in Keiss, Wick..
A&D Sutherland Ltd have a vacancy for a qualified second Plant Mechanic. This is based at our main quarry site in Spittal.
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CLEANER WANTED – LATHERON Cleaner wanted to service Airbnb. 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/dining area and bathroom.
Here at Riverside house care home we are looking to employ a domestic assistant to join our team working four shifts per week 8am-2pm to ensure all areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, in this role you will perform cleaning tasks including dusting, hoovering, mopping and sanitizing surfaces. Previous experience is an advantage but not essential as full training will be given.
Volunteer with Children's Hearings Scotland (CHS) and make a lasting difference in your community. Children's Hearings Scotland (CHS) is currently recruiting volunteer Panel Members across Scotland, including the Western Isles.
Pupils, parents and teachers are among those being encouraged to share their views about restricting phones in schools with the launch of a public consultation today. The Scottish Government’s consultation will inform the development of legislation to restrict phone use in schools, given concerns about the harmful effect on pupils’ education and wellbeing.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has acquired the assets of Sutherland Spaceport Ltd (SSL) from the joint liquidators, Chad Griffin and Graham Smith of FRP Advisory. SSL was established in 2020 by Moray-based space launch company Orbital Express Ltd (Orbex), which entered administration in February this year.
The Highland Council’s Justice Service teams will be hosting open days in Inverness and Golspie this September. The public are invited to open day sessions on Wednesday 9 September at Inverness Justice Centre and Thursday 10 September at Golspie Justice Services.
Over a third of children talk or play online with people they have never met. 91% of parents use monitoring tools — but 41% of children have tried to get around them.
There is something rather odd about the way we treat sunscreen in Britain. We know that exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer.
Britain is adopting artificial intelligence at remarkable speed. But there is an intriguing problem developing beneath the headline figures.
We are looking for part-time / relief bar staff to join our team. * Casual, part time work as and when needed * Must be able to work evenings and weekends * Must be over 18 * Full bar training can be provided If you would like to join our team, and for more info on this post, please contact our Head Steward Donna by messaging our Facebook page or pop in to the Seaforth Club and see her.
Chef de Partie – Full Time We’re looking for a passionate and reliable Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You’ll work alongside our Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver high-quality food across breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
Waiting Staff – Full & Part Time We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Waiting Staff to join our team. We have full-time and part-time positions available, with shifts covering breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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