8 h. ago BAE Systems funding provides 300 jobs boost for Scottish shipyards

“We welcome the additional funding from Scottish Enterprise that will help secure shipbuilding in Glasgow for generations to come” – Simon Lister, BAE Systems

Politics

21 h. ago Social Security fund set to run out in 2034, one year earlier than estimated

The average retired worker could see their monthly payments drop by more than $300 after the funds go dry

Events

21 h. ago BP's £7.4bn boost for UK: Oil giant pays billions in taxes and supports 60,000 jobs

A report from Oxford Economics reveals that BP generated the equivalent of £1 of every £380 of value added to the economy in 2024.

Economics

4 d. ago Firms who boost British jobs will be first in line for big infrastructure contracts

Pat McFadden, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, will launch a consultation on an overhaul to procurement rules to make creating high quality British jobs and boosting skill in local communities key requirements for companies bidding for big projects.

Politics

7 d. ago New restaurant proposal could see jobs boost for Ayrshire town

Two applications have been submitted to the local authority for consideration.

Society

9 d. ago Plans for huge transformation along banks of Manchester Ship Canal move forward

It aims to create more homes and new builds for businesses, and could be a boost to Greater Manchester's economy by creating thousands of jobs

Events

9 d. ago New Sizewell C nuclear plant backed with £14.2bn government investment

Investment aims to boost clean energy and create 10,000 jobs, but critics warn of spiralling costs

Economics

9 d. ago Reeves backs £14bn Sizewell C build in push for clean energy and jobs

Investment aims to boost clean energy and create 10,000 jobs, but critics warn of spiralling costs

Economics

2 w. ago AI, drones and missile defence investment part of UK new defence plans

The SDR marks the ‘most profound change for about 150 years in how you think about armies, navies and air force,’ one of the authors suggested.

Events

2 w. ago Keir Starmer says 25,000 Scottish defence jobs protected by Labour funding boost as he attacks SNP on Trident

Starmer made the commitment as he launched the Strategic Defence Review at the BAE site in Govan.

Events

3 w. ago Grangemouth boost as chemicals maker uses grant to create 38 jobs

“Grangemouth is an important strategic location for Syngenta, and we are keen to further invest into new facilities at the site” – Pete Waddington, head of UK manufacturing

Politics

3 w. ago Actress fundraising $300,000 to ‘cryogenically preserve’ teen son’s body after death

The actress said she wants to raise the money to give her son ‘a second chance to live the life he wanted’

Economics

3 w. ago Who needs manuals anyway! Doing DIY without looking at the handbook gives men a 'masculinity boost', study finds

According to a survey of 2,000 men, 38 per cent experience a masculinity boost when they complete a job around the house or garden.

Politics

3 w. ago William and Kate burst out laughing after Princess makes huge blunder while trying to beat her husband during military exercise

Kate, 43, officially named the Royal Navy's HMS Glasgow at the BAE Systems' shipyard in Scotstoun, on the bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow, on Thursday.

Politics

3 w. ago The real reason Kate used a bottle of whisky instead of a champagne to officially name the Royal Navy's new warship

Kate, 43, was joined by her husband, Prince William, to conduct the traditional naming ritual at the BAE Systems' shipyard in Scotstoun, on the bank of the River Clyde in Glasgow.

Politics

3 w. ago Prince William's sassy response after royal fan makes comment about Kate Middleton's appearance during Glasgow visit

The Prince and Princess of Wales conducted the traditional naming ritual of HMS Glasgow at the BAE Systems' shipyard in Scotstoun, on the bank of the River Clyde.

Politics

4 w. ago Kate joins William in Scotland with sweet admission about kids while naming Royal Navy warship

The Royal couple met employees and their families from BAE Systems in Glasgow on Thursday

Events

4 w. ago Kate names Royal Navy warship as William says it ‘screams UK power’

The Princess of Wales wore a navy blue outfit with white details and a matching hat.

Politics

4 w. ago Kate Middleton wows in navy as she smashes whisky against ship in naming ceremony

The Prince and Princess of Wales have travelled to BAE Systems in Scostoun, Glasgow to attend the official naming ceremony of the Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow

Politics

4 w. ago Missile manufacturer to create 700 jobs in huge £200m investment for Greater Manchester

Missile manufacturer MBDA has unveiled a £200m programme

Economics