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Stock markets in the United States and the United Kingdom are flashing increasingly serious warning signs. Share prices are at extreme valuations, confidence is weakening, and the artificial intelligence boom is beginning to look much less convincing than investors expected.

For some of you out there this article is old hat so it is really aimed at people who may never have tried some of the old ways to save money and still make nutritious food When food prices are rising, the obvious response is to look for cheaper products. But there is another way to reduce the pressure on the household budget: Make the food you already buy go further.

Britain has become accustomed to worrying about energy debt, mortgage payments, rent and food prices. But another household pressure is quietly becoming more serious - Water debt Water is different from almost every other household expense because it is an essential service.

British soldiers will be better protected and more lethal on the battlefield as a new investment of up to £400 million will see the Army equipped with the latest spy drone technology. New Tekever AR5 surveillance drones chosen to keep British troops safe through round-the-clock intelligence gathering.

There is no need to panic-buy food. But there is a very good argument for doing something much more sensible: build a small food reserve while prices are relatively stable, concentrate on foods you already eat, and rotate your supplies so that nothing gets wasted.

Andy Burnham yesterday became the first Prime Minister to work from No10 North as he declares the days of power being hoarded in SW1 are over. Burnham throws open the doors to No10 North today, marking a new era of power flowing out of Whitehall and into every postcode.

Retail sales in Great Britain rose 1.0% in June 2026, extending May’s rebound and reversing April’s decline. Quarterly growth reached 0.6%, and sales were 4.2% higher than a year earlier, signalling a clear recovery in consumer activity.

Look at the currency markets and the picture appears reassuring. The pound has been holding up against the US dollar despite wars, oil price shocks and uncertainty in global markets.

When a US court ruled against many of President Donald Trump's tariffs earlier this year, some commentators declared that the trade war was over. It wasn't.

For centuries, control of the world's oceans was measured by the size of a navy. Great powers built battleships, aircraft carriers and submarine fleets because whoever controlled the seas controlled trade.

The Invisible Tax of a Weak Pound: How Currency Movements Quietly Raise the Cost of Everyday Life When people think about rising prices, they usually look for obvious causes. A war.

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The UK Government has announced a 20% cut in business rates for many hospitality businesses in England, offering welcome relief to pubs, restaurants, cafés, hotels and live music venues that have struggled with rising costs in recent years. For thousands of businesses south of the Border, it could mean lower bills and a little more breathing space.

The construction industry is often described as the "engine room" of the economy. When builders are busy, it usually means confidence is rising, people are buying homes, businesses are investing and public projects are moving ahead.

Who Owns Britain Now? A Look at Foreign Ownership of UK Businesses and Infrastructure. If you ask people whether Britain is being "sold off", the answers are likely to be passionate.

If the Profits Leave Britain, Does It Make Us Poorer? Every time another British company is bought by an overseas investor, the same question appears. "If the profits go abroad, doesn't Britain become poorer?" It sounds like a simple question.

When President Donald Trump announces a new tariff, the message is usually simple. "Foreign countries will pay." But that is not quite how tariffs work.

President Donald Trump has announced new 50% tariffs on around US$20 billion of Canadian imports, marking a major escalation in the trade dispute between the two countries. The tariffs are due to take effect on 19 August 2026 unless there is a negotiated settlement before then.

For more than 30 years, China seemed unstoppable. Its economy grew at astonishing speed with new cities appeared almost overnight and millions of people moved from the countryside into better-paid jobs.

Did Scotland's Iron Age brochs form a prehistoric long-distance warning system? In this history documentary, Ashley Cowie joins Iain MacLean of the Caithness Broch Project to investigate an archaeological mystery: four enigmatic Iron Age stone towers hidden across the rugged landscape of northern Scotland. Trekking through the remote Berriedale Strath, they conduct a viewshed analysis to test a compelling archaeological hypothesis: were these monumental brochs deliberately positioned to maintain line-of-sight with one another? Their expedition reveals remarkable evidence that these towering displays of Iron Age architecture may have formed an intentional signaling network, offering new insights into prehistoric engineering, landscape planning, and regional communication..

Care Planning Coordinator Laurandy Centre, Wick Hours: 28 hours per week over 4 days, Tuesday to Friday. We are readvertising this opportunity as we continue our search for the right person to join our friendly team.

Help Shape Highland's Future with Regeneration Funding The Scottish Government has announced plans to open the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF) later this year, creating an exciting opportunity for projects that can make a lasting difference to communities across Highland. The RCGF is a competitive, Scotland-wide fund that supports locally developed regeneration projects.

The ONS report measures the natural capital of enclosed farmland meaning the economic value of the land, soils, habitats, and ecosystem services produced by fields, hedgerows, and managed agricultural landscapes across the UK. Key points from the report Enclosed farmland covers around a third of the UK’s land area, making it one of the country’s most significant land uses.

Position: We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to be based at our Thurso campus. Responsibilities: The post holder will provide high quality laboratory technical support for Research & Knowledge Exchange and its commercial, research and teaching activities.

Before the Strait of Hormuz made the evening news, most of us thought potash was a new vegan spread and phosphates were something you rinsed off your dishes. Now, half the country is debating Moroccan mineral reserves like it’s the World Cup.

The £100 Million Question: Why Higher Council Tax Doesn't Always Mean Better Local Services Every spring, millions of households receive a council tax bill that is a little higher than the year before. At the same time, they often hear about cuts to local services, delayed road repairs, fewer leisure facilities or postponed building projects.

The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 4 East Sutherland and Edderton on The Highland Council has been won by John Murray, Independent who was one of 5 candidates who contested the vacancy. Voters went to the poll (Thursday 25 June 2026) and the by-election count was held Friday morning in Dornoch Academy.

We are delighted to bring to the market this beautifully presented three-bedroom semi-detached cottage, finished and fitted to a high standard throughout. This spacious home has been thoughtfully extended, offering generous accommodation that is sure to appeal to a wide range of purchasers.