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The latest reconviction statistics for the 2022-2023 cohort have been published today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. There was a small reduction in the proportion of people reconvicted within 12 months compared with the 2021-2022 cohort.
cotland’s Chief Statistician today released Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2025-26. Between 2024-25 and 2025-26: Crimes recorded by the police in Scotland increased by 5%, from 299,111 to 315,357.
People who have stopped receiving benefits but still refuse to repay money owed to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) could be banned from driving under sweeping new powers that come into force today. Fraudsters and debtors who refuse to pay face tough new consequences including direct deductions from bank accounts, as new laws come into force.
Statistics have been published today on Education Outcomes for Looked After Children. The publication provides data from the 2024-25 school year on school attendance, exclusions, achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels, school leavers' stages and attainment, and school leavers' post-school destinations.
Review of non-domestic rates revaluation announced. Vape shops are set to lose discounts from their bills as part of a commitment to reform the non-domestic rates system.
For years, ultra‑cheap online marketplaces like Temu, Shein, and AliExpress have reshaped the way people shop in the UK. But now the Government is preparing a major change that could shift the balance back toward the high street: the abolition of the de minimis import threshold.
This year a predicted Super El Niño affect may hit prices in the UK. There is no certainty about how it will play out but better to know what may be affected.
A Super a Super El Niño event can significantly raise the risk of commodity price spikes and crop failures, but the impact depends on its strength, location, and how global supply chains respond. Here’s how it works in practice.
Beò! 2029, the Inverness-Highland bid for UK City of Culture 2029, has launched an ambassador programme to help champion the bid and build support across the region and beyond. Award-winning folk singer Julie Fowlis and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Katie Gregson-MacLeod have become the programme's first ambassadors, lending their support to the only Scottish bid longlisted for UK City of Culture 2029.
Up to 2,000 households could be supported to make their step on to the property ladder in the first 100 days of this Government through the First Homes Fund. The first phase of the shared-equity scheme, which offers first-time buyers a £10,000 contribution towards a deposit, is now open.
High street businesses are set to benefit from action to level the playing field as the government sets out tax and customs reforms. High street businesses backed with tax changes that will level the playing field.
£6m Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund opens for applications. New funded training opportunities have been made available to help oil and gas workers across Scotland retrain for roles in other industries.
Amazon Prime Day 2026 is taking place from 23–26 June, making it a four-day event rather than the traditional two-day sale. Amazon moved it forward from its usual July slot this year.
The biggest Rachel Reeves–era ISA rule changes coming into force (mainly from April 2027) are as follows. A 22% tax on interest earned on cash held inside Stocks & Shares ISAs.
Despite the large cuts under President Trump, the United States is no longer the world's biggest aid donor by volume. According to the latest OECD figures for 2025.
A major part of the argument being made by the industry, many workers in Aberdeen, and opposition politicians is that we should allow more exploration and use the oil rather than importing it. However, it is not the whole story.
There is growing evidence that the market is already pricing in the prospect of more Iranian oil returning to world markets. That is one of the main reasons oil prices have fallen sharply over the past week.
Even with the new Rachel Reeves ISA changes, ISAs remain one of the most powerful, flexible, and tax‑efficient ways for UK savers and investors to grow wealth, especially compared with holding money in normal bank accounts or taxable investment accounts. Why people without an ISA should still seriously consider opening one — and why the changes don’t remove their core advantages.
The UK commercial property market is bracing for what could become one of the largest real‑estate takeovers in British history. Prologis, the world’s biggest industrial and logistics property company — and a US giant — is reportedly weighing a bid for British Land, the UK’s largest listed property company and the former Slough Estates.
Around 25% of UK companies are foreign‑owned, but the figure rises dramatically in key sectors such as energy, manufacturing, finance, food distribution, care homes, and commercial property. In some industries — including energy and senior‑care real estate — foreign companies now control the majority of major assets.
Brake Brothers — one of the UK’s largest food‑service wholesalers is facing major industrial unrest in Scotland, with staff threatening strike action over pay, conditions, and treatment at work. The dispute has the potential to disrupt food supplies to schools, hospitals, restaurants, hotels, and care homes across the country.
1. The “Value for Money” (VFM) rules begin rolling out.
The UK’s care‑home sector is undergoing a transformation that many families, residents, and even investors haven’t fully noticed yet. Behind the scenes, American real‑estate giants are rapidly buying up the buildings that house Britain’s elderly population — and the biggest example is the £5.2 billion takeover of Barchester’s property portfolio by US‑based Welltower.
In the five years since 2019, the period in which Britain formally left the EU, UK exports have tilted from goods towards services about three times faster than before. Worryingly, this reflects weakness in goods – with the UK experiencing the largest fall in goods exports in the G7 – rather than strength in services.
On the gloriously sunny morning of July 5 2024, Keir Starmer walked into Downing Steet as prime minister for the first time, having won a stonking 174-strong majority in the general election the day before. On a similarly warm morning a little less than two years later, he has been forced to stand outside Number 10 and announce his resignation.
Why is oil falling despite Hormuz problems? Several things are happening at once. Traders increasingly believe the worst-case scenario of a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz is becoming less likely.
“Santander has shot to the top of the market with its new Regular Saver paying 8% AER, incredibly eye-catching for those looking to gradually build their savings pot. The 8% AER does include a 5% bonus for 12 months.
With the 10 years anniversary of BREXIT the Scottish Government is once again promoting the idea that an independent Scotland could rejoin the EU. How realistic is that with some major problems to be overcome not least the currency and border issues.
Retail had a strong May with e-commerce leading the way, says the home delivery expert Parcelhero. New ONS figures reveal e-commerce sales values soared 12.2% YOY and by 9.8% YOY for the three months to May.
Full time Domestic assistant (30 hours per week) Here at Riverside house care home we are looking for a dedicated and reliable domestic assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will work five shifts per week 8am-2pm ensuring areas throughout the home are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness, this role is perfect for individuals who take pride in their work and enjoy creating a welcoming environment.
Projects supporting people most at risk of social isolation and loneliness have had their funding extended until March 2027. A total of £1.05 million will help 52 organisations provide group and community activities, warm spaces, and opportunities for people to come together for a meal or other activities, aimed at older people, carers, disabled people and young parents.
Barnardo's Highland Services is looking for a dedicated and compassionate support worker to join our Springboard Outreach Service, supporting care leavers across the Highland Area. This role is predominately based in Caithness and Sutherland however you may need to travel to Inverness at times.
This large commercial building is situated on Bridge Street and is spread over three floors. The entire building extends to approximately 315 square meters in total.
This spacious three-bedroom first-floor flat occupies a superb coastal position, boasting impressive views across Thurso Beach, Thurso East, the Pentland Firth, Dunnet, Scrabster and Orkney. Formerly two separate one-bedroom flats, the property offers excellent potential for landlords or those exploring the Airbnb market.
Kirsty MacPherson will join from East Renfrewshire Council. Former head teacher previously worked in Dumfries and Galloway and Shetland.
The cost‑of‑living pressures coming toward 2027 — rising rents, mortgage resets, council tax increases, higher import prices, and energy costs that refuse to fall — are structural. You can’t control them, but you can control your exposure to them.
cotland enters the second half of the decade with inflation finally stabilising, but the cost of living remains stubbornly high. Prices are no longer rising at crisis levels, yet they are not falling either — and for many households, especially renters and mortgaged families, the financial pressure is still intense.
This report is the final output of the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review. It brings together the evidence collected during the project & provides options & practical recommendations for the roles and delivery of Community Led Local Development, Scottish Rural Network and Scottish Rural Action.
Each year, the Scottish Government distributes Community Led Local Development (CLLD) funding to Local Action Groups (LAG) to support local priorities. For 2026 to 2027, the LAG are investing in projects that strengthen communities in the Highlands and reduce inequality.
When the BBC announces another round of job cuts, it is easy to think of it as a single event. But the latest announcement is not an isolated decision.
Wick Golf Club are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working person to join their greenkeeping team for the summer months. You will need to enjoy working outside and preferably have some experience with relevant machinery.
WE ARE HIRING Receptionist/Administrator - Thurso Office (Full-Time) Are you welcoming, highly organised, and confident in a fast-paced environment? This could be your next move. As the face and voice of out Thurso office, you'll be the first point of contact for our clients - creating a professional, friendly, and lasting first impression.
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Click over to the Caithness show Facebook page for lots of details. You can now buy early tickets online to avoid queues etc.
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In times of uncertainty, savers may want to keep cash close, but with over 200 easy-access accounts beating inflation, leaving money in low-paying accounts is costly. Time to move your money out of low interest accounts.
Position: We are seeking a proactive and detail‑driven Quality Officer to play a central role in upholding UHI North, West and Hebrides’ commitment to excellence. This position is critical to maintaining and enhancing the high-quality learning experience we deliver across the college and will be based at our UHI North, West and Hebrides campuses in Fort William or Thurso.
Scaffolder required for approximately 6 weeks contract in Fair Isle commencing beginning of August.Send CVs to caithness.scaffolding@live.co.uk for more infomation contact 07793102455. .
Postal vote packs for the Ward 4 East Sutherland and Edderton by-election were posted posted out last Friday. The Highland Council is advising postal voters to read the instructions carefully when completing their statement and ballot paper to ensure their vote counts.
About Us Norscot is a leading manufacturer of high-quality windows, doors, and timber frame kits, operating from our hi-tech facility in Bower, Caithness. With a strong reputation for quality workmanship and customer service, we are committed to continuous improvement across all areas of the business, including Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) standards.
The case against children’s access to social media isn’t just about online harms, argues Goldsmith’s Dr Veli Hillman, but about the steady narrowing of what childhood is allowed to become. Modern societies routinely restrict children’s access to activities where power, incentives and risks are radically unequal.
Serving customers for dinner and breakfast on our campsite with adjoining cafe and restaurant. Over 18 please as we are a licensed premises.
The Pentland Hotel, Thurso, is one of three hotels in The Caithness Collection, an established family hotel business, with over 35 years of hospitality experience. The hotel has 42 rooms, which caters for tour buses from April to October, we have a strong local client following allowing us to stay open all year round.
We are currently looking for bar staff. This is a part time position which will be permanent.
(As sung by the Bards of Berriedale, whose patience is older than the rocks themselves). In the age before spreadsheets, when ministers still believed in timetables and the word “2025” sounded achievable, there came a mighty proclamation from the south: “We shall dual the A9,” they cried, “from Perth to Inverness — a road fit for heroes, tourists, and lorries alike!”.
In rural Scotland, distance is not an abstract concept. It is the price of participation in modern life.
(As spoken by the Seer of Dunnet Head, on a windy day like any other). Hear now, O folk of the far north, And gather close against the breeze, For I shall speak the ancient words Passed down through budgets, cuts, and pleas.
The collapse of Orbex in February 2026 and the fate of its subsidiary Sutherland Spaceport Ltd (SSL) was not caused by a single event. It was a combination of funding failure, rising costs, and strategic setbacks that slowly removed its ability to continue operating.
Our School’s Out summer activity programme is now available to preview. You can save chosen activities ahead of the bookings going live for a faster checkout.
Position: We are seeking a Lecturer – Pathways (Maternity Cover) to be based at our Thurso campus. This role spans further and higher education provision and is currently structured across the following areas, therefore there is an opportunity for candidates to job share: Pathways to College and Employment and Pathways to Health, Education and Social Care These access-level programmes are designed for learners who have experienced barriers to engagement in mainstream education.
At The Highland Council’s Economy & Infrastructure committee held on 28 May 2026, members agreed the distribution of Highland Coastal Communities Funding (HCCF) allocation across the local area committees. HCCF funding is allocated to Highland Council from the Scottish Government.
A number of projects have been supported by funding allocations agreed at today’s Sutherland County Committee. Community regeneration projects Members approved £95,000 of Community Regeneration Funding in support of two community projects in Sutherland.
This beautiful four-bedroom, terraced home, has a garage and a mature garden to the rear. Many of the original features have been retained including original doors, cornicing, dado rails and the staircase.
Polling will take place on Thursday 25 June 2026 to elect one candidate standing in the Ward 4 East Sutherland and Edderton by-election. Voters in this Ward are being reminded to make sure they are ready to cast their vote.
The Open Fund for Individuals supports the wide range of activity initiated by artists, writers, producers and other creative practitioners in Scotland. This fund is designed to support a range of creative activity, such as a specific project, production or a period of research and development.
The Richmond Project’s Spotlight on Financial Literacy 2026 lands differently when read from Caithness, Sutherland, or the wider Highlands. The UK‑wide findings are stark enough with low financial literacy, deep numeracy problems, and widening inequality but in the Highlands the implications are sharper, more structural, and more personal.
Caithness and Sutherland have always been counties where people make the most of what they have. Long distances to shops, higher food prices, and a climate that rewards resilience mean that regrowing vegetables from scraps isn’t just thrifty it’s tradition.
Sutherland is a place of extraordinary beauty and extraordinary resilience. But when the Richmond Project’s Spotlight on Financial Literacy 2026 is read through a Sutherland lens, the findings take on a sharper edge.
REDUCED £15,000 below Valuation. This beautiful large end-terraced five-bedroom family home is laid across four floors.
This beautiful three-bedroom, semi-detached bungalow, was built only ten years ago and is located in a sought-after residential area of the town. It benefits from having solar panels to the roof and has an oil-fired central heating system, the oil tank has just been filled.
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