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The Student Loans Company (SLC) is reminding students to be alert to scams as maintenance loan payments begin for the 2026/27 academic year. As students across the country prepare to start or return to university, SLC is urging them ‘stop and think before you click’ when responding to any unusual messages or communication about their student finance.

There is something faintly Alice in Wonderland about the way Scotland is tackling its housing shortage. We don't have enough houses.

For years, consumers have become accustomed to an extraordinary proposition. You can sit at home in Britain, order something from a company thousands of miles away and have it delivered to your door for a price that sometimes seems almost too cheap to be real.

Scottish business groups are overwhelmingly united against the Scottish Government’s proposed statutory food price cap, branding the plan an "appallingly terrible idea" and a "gimmick" that will fail to lower shopping bills. A coalition of 23 prominent industry organisations representing Scottish retail, farming, baking, dairy, manufacturing, and logistics—formally joint-petitioned First Minister John Swinney to scrap the scheme.

A new fund will help employers across the Highlands and Islands prepare for workforce opportunities linked to £100 billion of expected investment over the next decade. Anchored by £2 million of seed investment from Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the Workforce North Co-Investment Fund aims to unlock wider public and private sector investment in skills, training and workforce development across the region.

The following article from David Mackay, Manager of the Hi-Scot Credit Union was first published in the Stornoway Gazette on 23 August 2026. Every so often, something changes that quietly reshapes everyday life.

Following today’s deadline for nominations, The Highland Council can confirm the details of the 5 candidates that are standing in the Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness by-election. There are 5 candidaes.

The timing may be coincidence, but the message from Canada is becoming increasingly difficult to miss: relying too heavily on the United States is becoming a dangerous economic strategy. Today, 1 September 2026, marks an important step in Britain's post-Brexit trading relationship with Canada.

There is a VAT change taking effect today, 1 September, but it is not the sort of tax cut most people might imagine when they hear that certain goods are being moved to a zero VAT treatment. HM Revenue & Customs has issued an update to the UK Trade Tariff which changes the VAT coverage attached to a number of commodity codes.

September 1 is often treated as simply the day summer ends and children go back to school in England. But this year it also brings a collection of changes to taxes, fuel, business rules, education and public services.

CLEANER WANTED – LATHERON Cleaner wanted to service Airbnb. 2 bedrooms, lounge, kitchen/dining area and bathroom.

Britain’s charity shops are under pressure. Oxfam is reportedly considering closing up to 100 High Street stores, after other major charities have closed theirs.

Twelve years ago, Scotland went to the polls and answered a very simple question: “Should Scotland be an independent country?” The answer was No. By 55.3% to 44.7%, Scottish voters rejected independence, with a remarkable 84.6% turnout.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This 3 bedroom detached bungalow is situated in a popular residential area in Thurso. It is a few minutes walk from the coast and a short walk into town.

We are looking for a cook in our busy pub kitchen to cook pub grub. Hours are 4.30 to finish.