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389 employers from across the UK named for failing to pay workers the minimum wage to tens of thousands of workers. employers told to repay over £7.3 million in wages owed to workers to aid the cost of living for some of the lowest earners.

Wick has marked an important occasion in its maritime history with the arrival of a new lifeboat on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The occasion was made particularly special by visits from other lifeboats, bringing together crews and supporters to celebrate the latest investment in the town's ability to respond to emergencies at sea.

Supermarkets across Europe are facing an unusual and potentially expensive form of cyberattack, with hackers gaining access to refrigeration systems and remotely changing the temperatures of freezers and chilled food cabinets. What might sound like something from a science-fiction film has already caused serious disruption in France and, on Monday, 2 November, similar incidents were reported in Sweden, Belgium, Luxembourg and Estonia.

Changes to property-related taxes announced by the UK Government may appear to have little direct impact on Scotland. However, an important point highlighted by the Fraser of Allander Institute is that decisions taken at Westminster can have financial consequences for the Scottish Government even when the equivalent tax arrangements in Scotland remain unchanged.

Britain faces a growing challenge over the number of young people who are neither working nor in education or training. Almost one million people aged 16 to 24 are now classified as NEET, raising questions about the effectiveness of the education system, welfare support, mental health services and, importantly, the willingness and ability of employers to take on inexperienced young workers.

Britain spends a great deal of time worrying about government borrowing. Every Budget brings renewed arguments about the national debt, public spending, taxation and whether the country can afford to borrow more.

Britain's growing number of data centres is attracting increasing criticism. Concerns range from the amount of electricity they consume and the water needed to cool their computer systems to the amount of land they occupy and the relatively small number of permanent jobs they create.

For generations, charity shops have been a familiar feature of British high streets. They provide affordable clothing, books, furniture and household goods, while raising money for charities and giving thousands of volunteers an opportunity to contribute to their communities.

Britain has a food problem which is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Households are struggling with the cost of putting food on the table, farmers are facing rising production costs, and the future of domestic food production deserves much more attention than it receives in political debate.

A reported $50 million employment arrangement involving Alina Habba, a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, has attracted attention following the presidential pardon of Venezuelan banker Julio Herrera Velutini. The timing of the contract and the pardon has prompted questions about political influence and access to the White House.

Many of you will have heard politicians recently saying the welfare spending, social payemnts etc are out of control but it is complicated topic and easy to create confusion so we decided to look closer. Starting from an article by Richard Murphy we take a closer look.

Sutherland faces some difficult questions about its future. The latest developments include a substantial financial challenge for Highland Council, proposals for a new Highland Growth Deal and the continuing debate over how to attract investment and employment to rural communities.

The Budget Is Over, But Are Britain's Financial Problems Really Solved? The Big Decisions Still Awaiting the Government The Chancellor has delivered the Budget, set out his tax and spending plans and attempted to reassure financial markets that Britain is getting its public finances under control. But the Budget has not settled some of the most difficult questions facing the Government.

This beautiful five-bedroom, stone-built, large family home is C-Listed and situated in the sought-after Sinclair Terrace. The accommodation comprises a hallway, kitchen/diner, lounge, dining room, utility room and shower room on the ground floor.

Set in the countryside and facing directly onto the open sea, a lovely detached two-bedroom bungalow with two garages and a stone-built store, sitting on a large plot of garden grounds and surrounded by 3.5 acres of croft land which is available separately. A driveway leads up to the home which consists of vestibule, conservatory, hallway, kitchen/diner, utility room, lounge, two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

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.

Private Client Paralegal – BBM Solicitors, Wick BBM Solicitors is recruiting a Private Client Paralegal for our Wick office. The role involves supporting our solicitors with executry administration, wills, powers of attorney, guardianship and trust matters.

With Christmas approaching, households across Britain face an important question: should they be more cautious about borrowing, credit card spending and taking on new financial commitments? There are good reasons to think carefully before spending money that has not yet been earned. Inflation has risen again, energy prices are volatile and the Bank of England has warned that interest rates may need to rise if inflationary pressures persist.

Scottish Government puts environmental protection ahead of promised jobs and tourism investment near Dornoch. The Scottish Government has rejected plans for a new championship golf course at Coul Links, near Embo and Dornoch, bringing another chapter to a long-running dispute over the future of one of Sutherland's most environmentally sensitive coastal areas.

Port Strategy Manager Wick Harbour Authority · Wick, Caithness Salary £60,000–£65,000 Applications and enquiries recruitment@wickharbour.co.uk Benefits 6% employer pension contribution, 34 days' annual leave including public holidays, and company sick pay. What the job involves The successful candidate will work with the harbour's board and team to: - Lead the harbour's masterplan and long-term development strategy.

This beautiful, detached, stone-built, three-bedroom, two reception room, family home is situated somewhat hidden away on Louisburgh Street, in Wick and is situated not far up from the High Street. With large rooms throughout, the home retains some of the original features.

Early morning Cleaner required. Good attention to detail Driving licence Essential Contact Elizabeth 07999225288.

The Highland Council has today 15 October 2026 launched a statutory Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 consultation. Dornoch residents have until 10 December 2026 to respond to a proposal affecting Common Good land.

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 Work Based Assessor in Aquaculture, to be based at any of our NWH campuses.

The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team is advising members of the public to exercise caution following the identification of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) at Loch Migdale, Sutherland. The situation is being investigated by Highland Council’s Environmental Health team in partnership with NHS Highland Public Health Department and wider colleagues.

Morven Fancey, Head of housing, skills and population with Highland and Islands Enerprise looks a Childcare. Investing in childcare is an investment in people, in communities and in the long-term success of the Highlands and Islands and the region’s contribution to Scotland’s economy.

Britain is being encouraged to become better prepared for emergencies, with households advised to keep supplies of food and water that could see them through several days. That sounds sensible enough.