52 h. ago Edinburgh house prices jump 4% but one area of capital sees 13.9% slide

“The property market across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders continued to demonstrate resilience” – Paul Hilton, ESPC

Politics

1 week ago Have YOU been priced out of your childhood hometown? Areas with the biggest jump in house prices in the last 20 years

Homeowners often dream of returning to their childhood neighbourhood later in life and many young adults aspire to buy in the area where they grew up.

Society

1 week ago Have YOU been priced out of your childhood hometown? We reveal the areas with the biggest jump in house prices in the last 20 years... and the spots that are bucking the trend

Homeowners often dream of returning to their childhood neighbourhood later in life and many young adults aspire to buy in the area where they grew up.

Society

1 week ago Food prices jump faster than inflation as cost of cupboard staples like cereal and milk rocket

Latest data released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) revealed that food price have risen by 4.4 per cent, the highest figure since February last year.

Economics

2 w. ago Building that once housed Edinburgh’s quirkiest restaurant next to royal palace hits market for £500,000

“We anticipate they will pique the interest of domestic and international buyers such is their rich and colourful history” – Iain Mercer, Allied Surveyors Scotland

Economics

2 w. ago House prices in every London borough after unexpected jump in average property value

The annual rate of house price growth fell to 3.5% in April, from 7.0% in March, the Office for National Statistics said.

Society

2 w. ago Insurance prices jump for ships travelling through Strait of Hormuz

Vessels face dangers from electronic interference to Houthi attacks and threat of further escalation in Israel-Iran war

Politics

2 w. ago Fuel tanker rates surge as Middle East crisis worries markets – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump says UK is protected from tariffs ‘because I like them’ as trade deal is signed offIran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil?Over in Tokyo, Japan’s central bank chief has warned that the jump in the oil price, if maintained, could push up inflation.Speaking after the BoJ left interest rates on hold today, governor Kazuo Ueda told reporters:“Coupled with already rising food prices, such moves in oil prices caused by tensions in Iran and Israel, if persist, could risk affecting inflation expectations and underlying inflation. So we must scrutinise developments carefully.”“Even if developments surrounding U.S. trade policy stabilise toward a certain direction, there’s very high uncertainty on how that could affect the economy .For the time being, there is extremely high uncertainty over each country’s trade policy. As such, there is bigger downside risk for both Japan’s economy and prices.” Continue re...

Events

3 w. ago Oil prices jump after Israel’s attack on Iran and it could lead to higher gas costs

Iran is one of the world’s major producers of oil and if a wider war escalates, it could slow the flow of its oil to its U.S. customers

Politics

3 w. ago Why there's plenty to like in Rachel Reeves' Spending Review for Edinburgh

The Chancellor’s Spending Review announcements should be welcomed, writes Edinburgh City Council leader Jane Megaher.

Politics

3 w. ago Oil surges after Israel’s attack on Iran, risking ‘stagflationary shock’ – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsIsrael launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programmeBudget airline Wizz, whose shares are down almost 5% today, says it has suspended flights to Tel Aviv and re-routed flights affected by closed airspace in the region for the next 72 hours.The jump in the oil price today, following Israel’s attack on Iran, is a “bad shock for the global economy at a bad time”.For the average consumer, they will be looking at more income uncertainty. They will be looking at higher petrol prices, and in the UK, they’re probably looking now at higher risk of taxation in October.So whatever way you look at it, it’s negative short term, it’s negative longer term. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Israel strikes Iran: Oil prices jump after escalation in Middle East tensions

Israeli defence minister expects retaliation from Iran following decision to carry out ‘pre-emptive’ attack

Events

3 w. ago Scotland's justice secretary pledges £6m more to tackle youth violence after latest summit

Angela Constance announced the move following the latest emergency event at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Politics

3 w. ago BMW driver smashes into Edinburgh garden as terrified kids take cover in house

A driver ploughed through a Scots mum's and a neighbour's garden while her children took cover inside.

Events