Uk Government

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering a plan to end the windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers one year ahead of schedule. The proposal, under discussion ahead of the upcoming Budget, would see the Energy Profits Levy scrapped in March 2029 rather than 2030, Financial Times rep

New research from the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has warned that the rising price of alcohol is a significant driver of UK in 2025, adding to fears that consumers will be pushed to pay more for goods in the lead up to the festive season. Research conducted by the trade body, which represents th

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has called on the UK government to fix the scourge of late payments through practical solutions which business will understand and can work with. ACCA is supportive of the attempts by this administration to tackle poor payment practices in th

The UK government has announced the creation of a new 'Scale-up Unit' designed to help growing financial services firms navigate complex regulations, in a move aimed at boosting investment and creating high-skilled jobs. Speaking at a conference of regulators and business leaders in Leeds to boost r

Thousands of North Sea oil and gas workers are set to receive support to transition into the sustainable energy sector, following an £18 million funding boost.

Scotland's Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has criticised the UK government's allocation of the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund, labelling the £28 million offered to Scotland as "wholly unacceptable" and "insulting" to the nation's fishing industry. In a letter to the UK Minister of St

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing a tax crackdown on professional partnerships, targeting accountants, lawyers, and other professionals using limited liability partnerships (LLPs) as part of her plan to ensure those with the “broadest shoulders” contribute more. The proposal involves

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is facing mounting pressure to rule out a wealth tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget, following new research estimating such a levy could drive £100 billion of assets out of the UK.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has publicly revealed for the first time that the UK government is considering tax hikes and spending cuts in the upcoming Budget to address a significant fiscal hole. In a Sky News interview, the Chancellor confirmed she would not "duck" difficult decisions to ensure the pu

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) last week reached a historic milestone in establishing the Highlands as a major international hub for the offshore wind and renewable energy sector. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) creating a formal framework for co-operation and responsibiliti

The UK government has announced a new “Pride in Place” programme, dedicating £292 million to regenerate some of the most deprived communities across Scotland. The investment, part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, aims to empower local areas to improve their high streets, boost loc

UK government borrowing soared to £83.8 billion in the first five months of the fiscal year, the highest for this period in the last five years.

The UK government has announced £150 billion in new US investment in the UK, timed to coincide with President Donald Trump's state visit.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) has responded to the government’s landmark package of consultations on the future of the UK’s sustainable finance framework. ICAS has urged stakeholders to actively contribute their feedback since the June launch of the highly ant

Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister, Housing Secretary, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party after an ethics inquiry found her in breach of the ministerial code. The investigation, led by the independent adviser on ministers' interests, Sir Laurie Magnus, followed Ms Rayner’s