Saturday, October 3, 2026

No more cereal at the end of the aisle? New rules in Scotland's supermarkets

Restrictions are being put on products with high sugar, fat and salt content, but the meal deal lives on.

Friday, October 2, 2026

Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers

Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.

Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills

Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Employers should teach primary-age children about work, says Milburn

The author of a major report into youth activity in the UK says children as young as four should be learning about careers.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Aviation faces hotter, stormier skies – and passengers might have to accept more disruption

Are people going to have to increasingly accept more delays and diversions as the effects of climate change intensify?

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect as trade war drags on

It is the latest escalation in the Canada-US trade war after negotiations collapsed in late August, with no word on when talks may resume.

Monday, September 28, 2026

Unis are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it?

Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from their social media posts.

Best thing we can offer young people is a job, not benefits, says chancellor

John Healey's speech comes ahead of next month's Budget, as he faces pressure to bring down government borrowing costs.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to do it

Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

My hometown shows that high streets have to change or die

Aberdeen is launching an ambitious bid to revive its struggling centre. Could it offer lessons for other high streets?