“Inflation ticked up slightly in July, broadly in line with the Bank of England’s expectations. Higher energy and regulated prices continue to put upward pressure on inflation, and the increase in ...

“A modest rebound in June brought Q2 to a positive close — but today’s figures confirm that the strong growth seen earlier this year was a one-off and underlying conditions remain fragile.

“The fact that Scotland’s fiscal deficit has widened again in the latest GERS figures will be disappointing news for firms and households alike. Healthy public finances are essential to delivering ...

The Modern Slavery Act came into effect in October 2015 and requires businesses in the UK (having annual turnover of £36m or more) to disclose information regarding the steps they have taken to ...

The UK economic inactivity rate for people aged 16 to 64 years old was 21.0% in the quarter to June 2025, marginally down on the year and the quarter. The provisional estimate for the number of ...

“While interest rates are now at their lowest in over two years, today’s cut is line with the “gradual and careful” pace of loosening that the Monetary Policy Committee have flagged so far. Gradual, ...

Congratulations to those students receiving their SQA grades today. Whatever the result, this is an important moment, a chance to reflect and look ahead. While many of those who receive their results ...