The trade dispute between the United States and Canada has entered a new and potentially more dangerous phase. On Tuesday, 8 September 2026, Canada put new retaliatory tariffs into effect on roughly C$27.6 billion, or about US$20 billion, of American goods.
Britain has so far resisted following Canada down the path of a full-scale tariff confrontation with the United States, choosing negotiation and compromise instead as Donald Trump's administration continues to reshape America's trading relationships. The contrast has become particularly striking this week.
Britain's decision to ban trade in goods produced in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank marks a significant new stage in the country's increasingly strained relationship with Israel but the more unexpected danger may lie across the Atlantic. The Government's move, to be announced by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, is intended to put pressure on Israel over the expansion of settlements and particularly the proposed E1 development, which Britain believes could undermine the possibility of a viable Palestinian state.
Diesel prices are moving sharply higher — and Scotland could be particularly exposed. The latest figures put Scotland's average diesel price at about 184p a litre.
While the demise of our local pubs is capturing the headlines, another great British institution is in equal danger of vanishing from our towns and cities. From WHSmith's disappearance and its successor TG Jones's shaky finances, to years of turmoil at Clintons and Paperchase, Parcelhero's warnings about the decline of newsagents and stationers are being borne out chain by chain.
The decision to put Inverness's Eastgate Shopping Centre on the market for a guide price of £18.5 million is a remarkable development, particularly when set against the £116 million paid for the centre in 2015. On the face of it, the figures suggest a spectacular collapse in the value of a major piece of town-centre property.
Open the economic news on any given morning and it can feel relentlessly depressing. Inflation, Energy prices; Interest rates, Government borrowing, Weak growth, Falling vacancies, Young people becoming NEETs and now Jaguar Land Rover announcing plans to cut around 4,000 jobs.
The Scottish Government is heading towards a difficult 2027-28 Budget. The problem is not a single £1 billion deficit, but a combination of falling real-terms funding, a £720 million tax reconciliation, difficult savings targets and rising spending pressures.
The Scottish Government is facing a difficult financial year. But the real question for councils, NHS boards and other public bodies is simple who will absorb the pressure? The latest Scottish Fiscal Commission report contains an important warning for Scotland's public services.
New UK space strategy to bring government's investment and activity under one plan to drive growth, strengthen security and back everyday technologies. New national space strategy brings together UK’s plans for growth, defence, and national security to help reindustrialise the UK.
John Healey did not announce a tax rise in his speech yesterday. He did something potentially more significant in that he explained why the Government needs to raise money.
We are excited to present this approximate 0.15 -acre plot located within a tranquil location in Keiss, Wick..
All residents, businesses, community groups and visitors are being encouraged to have their say on a proposal for a tiered fixed-rate amount Visitor Levy in Highland. The public consultation survey is now open (Monday 7 September) for a 12-week statutory period.
Major lenders have moved to increase mortgage rates to catch up with recent rises to swap rates, according to Moneyfactscompare.co.uk analysis. Over the coming days, more lenders are expected to review mortgage rates in response to higher swap rates, with HSBC and NatWest so far the biggest banks to increase rates since the start of this month.
Parents and carers will benefit from a new childcare offer aimed at bringing down the cost of living, tackling child poverty and boosting family incomes, First Minister John Swinney has said. As part of the newly-published Programme for Government, the Scottish Government is transforming its childcare offer to ensure greater childcare support is available to families with children from nine months old through to the end of primary school.
New roads policing centre helping to track down offenders faster and disrupt organised crime groups that rely on England's road network. government funds new National Roads Policing Coordination Centre, stepping up enforcement on illegal number plates across England.
A period of intense engagement is underway to ensure streamlined public services are delivered for Scotland, Public Service Reform Secretary Ivan McKee has said. This week’s Programme for Government set out how the Scottish Government plans to deliver stronger and efficient public services that are sustainable for generations to come.
London hotelier sentenced for exploiting Covid support scheme nine times to fraudulently claim £450,000. Richard Courtenay claimed £450,000 in Bounce Back Loans across nine fraudulent applications.
Sometimes the most interesting way of looking at a week's local news is not to examine each story separately, but to stand back and ask what it is telling us about the place. And this week, Caithness has produced a mixture of politics, fishing, employment, community issues and questions about the future which are rather more connected than they might first appear.
Highland Council has been given a powerful new weapon in its attempt to tackle the shortage of housing. It can now make owning a second home considerably more expensive.
Why has buying a home become so difficult for young people in Britain? In this Funding the Future podcast, I talk to my son James about the extraordinary generational divide in housing. When I was 25, I bought a three-bedroom flat in London for £28,500 with a deposit of just £250.
£2.1 billion is a difficult number for most people to comprehend. It is so large that it can make almost any announcement sound impressive.
There is a new nuclear race developing around the world, but Britain could be forgiven for not noticing. For years, nuclear power in Britain has seemed like an argument about one enormous project at a time.
Scotland has an energy problem that sounds almost impossible. It produces far more electricity than it needs and it has some of the greatest renewable-energy resources in Europe.
Capital Gains Tax is one of those taxes that can produce an argument almost before the first sentence has been completed. For some people, it is an obvious loophole in the tax system.
October has an extraordinary history of sudden financial crashes. Six of the eight largest falls in Dow Jones history happened in October, including 1929, 1987, 1997 and 2008.
This two-bedroom semi-detached property is a doer-upper at a fantastic price. Uncared for by a long-term tenant, it is again in need of decoration, new floor coverings and would also benefit from having the small kitchen replaced.
This large family home is a five-bedroom B-Listed terraced property with garden to rear, located in the sought-after residential area of the tree-lined Argyle Square. Accommodation comprises two lounges, kitchen/diner, utility area and modern shower room on ground floor.
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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We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Front of House Staff to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring that our customers receive exceptional service and a memorable experience.
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.
An exciting opportunity to join a lovely team help support a young man in his own home in Wick. If you are someone who likes to make a difference in someone's life and is caring compassionate and reliable this could be for you.
Specsavers in Wick are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our store due to continued growth. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, hard-working team.
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.
There is something rather odd about the way we treat sunscreen in Britain. We know that exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause skin cancer.
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.
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.
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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.
A lovely two-bedroom cottage with two sun rooms, located on the roadside in Bilbster with enclosed mature garden grounds and views across the open countryside. Accommodation comprises vestibule, hallway, lounge, kitchen/diner, two double bedrooms, newly fitted modern shower room and two sun rooms, one to the rear and another to the side.
Set in a prominent location on the popular NC500 route is this well established 8-bedroom hotel (all ensuite), with public bar, lounge bar, dining room, owners’ accommodation, covered beer garden, detached garage and large commercial tarmacadam carpark. Originally a church manse, dating back to the 19th century, this impressive and substantial property boasts many original features throughout including a beautiful feature staircase, ornate cornicing, high skirtings and ceilings, and decorative internal archways.
Here at Riverside house care home we are looking to employ a dedicated and reliable domestic assistant to join our team. Hours to be worked are 8am-2pm covering four days including some weekends.
Here at Riverside house care home in Wick we are looking to employ full or part time care assistants to join our team. SVQ level 2 in care would be an advantage but not essential full training will be provided.
Hugh Simpson (Contractors) Ltd. is the largest crane hire and heavy lifting services company based in Caithness.
A&D Sutherland Ltd have vacancies for general labourers. The positions are based on the main Quarry site in Spittal.
Patti Bremner, the Countryside Ranger for East Caithness explains why dune systems need our protection and why recreational fires pose a real risk to these habitats. Working in an office alongside the Dunnet Bay sand dunes I have come to appreciate and respect them more and more each working day.
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