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ONS says UK Government borrowing has risen by more than a quarter since last year

Image by CentropyPR.By Mukarram Hamid New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK Government exceeded borrowing expectations in April. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) had forecast borrowing of £20.9bn for the month. Instead borrowing rose by 25% from April 2025, when it stood at £19.4bn, to £24.3bn in April

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Scottish MSPs support campaign to legally protect the title of ‘electrician’

By Mukarram Hamid Two newly elected MSPs to the Scottish Parliament have declared their support for SELECT, the trade association representing the electrical contracting sector, as it continues its campaign for statutory regulation of the electrical industry. The pledges from David Barratt, MSP for Cowdenbeath, and Lloyd Melville, MSP for Angus South, provide an early

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UK Government announces HS2 restructure: Revised costs, timelines, and funding (Idea 2)

Image by Liquorice MediaBy Mukarram Hamid The UK Government has announced a reset of the HS2 rail project, introducing revised costs, updated timelines, and new management measures after a period of mismanagement. The revised timeline puts phase one completion between 2036 and 2039, with the full route expected by 2043. The project’s estimated cost has

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“Idyllic position” Scottish holiday park to go onauction

Image by Liquorice MediaBy Mukarram Hamid Lagnakeil Highland Lodges near Oban is due to be sold by Shepherd Commercial Property Auctions in two weeks. The business is being offered as a going concern and currently operates successfully under management. The site includes a range of holiday accommodation, extensive grounds and significant future development potential. Neil

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Lanarkshire business leaders seek opportunities forplanned AI Growth Zone

Image by Accountants Plus.By Mukarram Hamid Last week, business owners and representatives of North Lanarkshire Council attended a private peer group session in Motherwell, hosted by the accountancy firm Accountants Plus.   The group explored how local businesses could benefit from the planned AI Growth Zone and how business leaders could turn AI into tangible commercial

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NHS partnership to help young people with ALN into workannounced

Image by RadarPRBy Mukarram Hamid A new partnership between Coleg Cambria, DFN Project SEARCH and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor will launch an internship programme this autumn to support young people with additional learning needs (ALN) into employment. The one-year programme, starting in September at the hospital, aims to bridge the gap between education and work by

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