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UK weapons and ammunition manufacturing jobs rose 51% in 2024/25, part of a wider 26,000 increase in defence-supported roles nationwide. Jobs supported by defence expenditure in weapons and ammunition manufacturing rose by 51% in 2024/25.

For years, the message to young people has been remarkably consistent: get a degree, gain qualifications and you will improve your chances of building a good career. That advice has not suddenly become wrong.

The impact of AI on health and care is already being felt. From supporting diagnosis to helping services manage growing demand, AI could transform health and care as we recognise it.

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.

Most of us have been brought up to think about debt in a very simple way. If you borrow money, you owe somebody that money.

Highland Council has now formally launched its statutory consultation on proposals to replace Thurso High School and reorganise primary school provision in the town. The consultation concerns the proposed relocation of Thurso High School, Pennyland Primary School and Miller Academy Primary School to a new education campus based around the existing Thurso High School site and the proposed Community Point of Delivery.

There is a remarkable change taking place in the world's electricity system, and it is easy to miss because it is happening in several different technologies at once. Solar power is expanding at record speed.

Budgets are what everthing runs on from a household to government and having a realistic picure of whatis happening can help us be in our expectations of whatis possible and coming down the line. There is an important distinction in the growing debate about Scotland's finances that can easily get lost in the headlines.

There is a growing debate about the future of Scotland's public finances, with warnings that the Scottish Government could face a substantial fiscal gap in the years ahead. It is tempting to turn this into a political argument but let us ryto be neutral and take technical look at the possibilities.

For decades, the United States and Canada have been among the world's closest trading partners. Goods have crossed their 5,500-mile border almost unnoticed, factories on either side have depended upon components from the other country and millions of consumers have taken the relationship for granted.

Strong growth in the first half of the year has failed to deliver a public finances windfall for the Chancellor as the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East takes its toll on borrowing costs, underlining the challenge he faces as he prepares for his first Budget, the Resolution Foundation said on Friday. With the Budget now less than ten weeks away, today’s release comes as the OBR begin preparations for their economic and fiscal forecast in earnest.

Helping people with the cost of living, strengthening public services and growing the economy are the focus of policies delivered so far in the first 100 days of government, First Minister John Swinney has said. Since appointing the Cabinet on 20th May 2026, the Scottish Government’s action has included setting up the First Homes Fund to help first-time buyers with up to £10,000 support towards a deposit, investing in and expanding health and social care provision, and setting up initiatives to boost business.

The oil price has become one of those numbers that seems to move relentlessly in one direction. Brent crude is now around $94 a barrel, having risen by more than 7% over the past five days.

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.

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 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.

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.

A story on BBC by Luke Mintz caught our attention. Read it and think hard if your children remain unvaccinated.

Here at Riverside house care home we are looking to employ a full time domestic assistant to join our team, hours to be worked are 8am-2pm over five days including some weekends. Duties include dusting, hoovering, mopping and sanitizing surfaces in all areas of the home including kitchen areas, bathrooms, living spaces and bedrooms.

Andy Summers, Ranger describes the efforts he and local volunteers have taken recently to help save this species. Oyster plant is one of Scotland’s northern coastal specialists, a species more at home on the cold shores of the North Atlantic and Arctic than further south.

This charming two-bedroom detached cottage is offered for sale with a range of useful outbuildings and approximately 7.5 acres of adjoining land. Ideally situated just a short distance from Wick, the property benefits from uPVC double-glazed windows and doors, external insulation, and oil-fired central heating.