Download IPFS More than a dozen historic sites across the UK are set to benefit from a £15 million government investment aimed at preserving local heritage while boosting economic regeneration in communities. Announced this week, the funding will support 13 projects through the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities’[Read More…]

Download IPFS Cardiff University will play a central role in delivering a new £30 million innovation initiative for southeast Wales, supported by the UK Government’s Local Innovation Partnership Fund. The Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has been named one of ten areas across the country chosen to develop new locally driven[Read More…]

Download IPFS Scotland’s nightlife sector is under mounting pressure from soaring operational costs, disjointed government policy, and weak infrastructure, prompting calls for the appointment of a dedicated ‘nightlife minister’ to steer the industry out of decline. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA), which represents venues and operators across the UK,[Read More…]

Download IPFS A leading provider of rehabilitation and mobility equipment has revitalised a dormant manufacturing site in Bingley, West Yorkshire, reinforcing its commitment to British industry and regional jobs. Performance Health has officially taken over the former Swanglen Metal facility, rebranding it as Performance Health Bingley. The acquisition includes the[Read More…]

Download IPFS What was once a scenic route designed to boost tourism and economic activity in the Scottish Highlands is now under increasing scrutiny from residents. A decade after its launch, the North Coast 500 (NC500) has brought rising visitor numbers, but not without considerable strain on rural infrastructure, services,[Read More…]

Download IPFS The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates to 4% this afternoon, marking the lowest level in over two years as policymakers balance a faltering economy with renewed inflationary pressures. Markets are widely pricing in a 25-basis-point reduction, continuing the Bank’s once-per-quarter pace of monetary easing.[Read More…]

Download IPFS A large-scale broadband rollout is underway in the Scottish Borders, with GoFibre beginning the installation of full fibre internet for thousands of rural homes and businesses. The independent provider, based in Duns, has been selected to deliver high-speed broadband to around 11,000 properties across the Scottish Borders and[Read More…]

Download IPFS Efforts to boost economic development across the UK are still falling short in many areas, with business groups and local authorities warning that more needs to be done to bridge the gap between major cities and surrounding towns. According to the latest State of the Region economic report,[Read More…]

Download IPFS Lidl has overtaken Aldi to become the UK’s cheapest supermarket, based on the latest monthly grocery price rankings. This marks the first time since early 2023 that Aldi has been pushed off the top spot. The price comparison, covering a typical basket of everyday items, shows Lidl offering[Read More…]

Download IPFS Chancellor Rachel Reeves is under increasing scrutiny as a leading economic think tank warns she faces a £40 billion shortfall in the public finances, an early test of Labour’s economic credibility. The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) has cautioned that Reeves may be forced to[Read More…]