4 d. ago How I learned Scotland is sitting on a goldmine while investing £2.6 billion in energy

Scotland’s energy transition is a smart bet for both investors and the planet, writes Eric Knight

Economics

4 d. ago How I learned Scotland is sitting on transformational wealth while investing £2.6 billion in energy

Scotland’s energy transition is a smart bet for both investors and the planet, writes Eric Knight

Economics

6 d. ago Prince William and Kate Middleton visit The Kelpies and hail 'incredible structures'

The Prince and Princess of Wales are visiting Scotland and spent their morning learning about the history behind the iconic structures.

Politics

8 d. ago Ilhan Omar is under investigation for her skyrocketing wealth... as she berates reporters for questioning her about 'fraud'

House Republicans have launched an investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar after financial disclosures showed her family's wealth soaring from near zero to as much as $30 million in just one year.

Events

2 w. ago What Labour should learn from farmers' 'heroic' actions in snow

Farmers are no ordinary businesses. They produce the food we eat, act as custodians of the natural world and are pillars of their communities

Politics

2 w. ago How to turn £25 a month into £10,000: The ultimate beginner's guide to investing in the stock market

For most people, the idea of investing in the stock market may seem daunting and out of reach if you don't have vast sums of wealth. But you don't need to be rich to invest.

Economics

2 w. ago Elon Musk’s xAI announces it has raised $20bn amid backlash over Grok deepfakes

AI company’s chatbot faces criticism over its generation of sexualized, nonconsensual images of women and girlsElon Musk’s artificial intelligence company has raised $20bn in its latest funding round, the startup announced Tuesday, even as its marquee chatbot Grok faces backlash over generating sexualized, nonconsensual images of women and underage girls.xAI’s Series E funding round featured big name investors, including Nvidia, Fidelity Management and Resource Company, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, and Valor Equity Partners – the private investment firm of Musk’s longtime friend and former Doge member Antonio Gracias. The funding round exceeded its initial $15bn target, according to xAI’s press release. The company touted Grok’s image generation abilities in the announcement of its latest funding round Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Scotland needs to learn from Norway, the world's 'greenest' petrostate, about how to fight climate change

Norway is wealthy thanks largely to its oil and gas exports and it is decarbonising its economy faster than any other developed country

Politics

2 w. ago How to turn £25 into £10,000: Our experts reveal the ultimate beginner's guide to investing in the stock market... and why you don't need to be rich to net a fortune

For most people, the idea of investing in the stock market may seem daunting and out of reach if you don't have vast sums of wealth. But you don't need to be rich to invest.

Economics

3 w. ago What Scotland can learn from Iceland about how to run a country

The acrimony that so often infects Scottish politics is absent in Iceland where politicians are prepared to work together in the national interest

Politics

3 w. ago As the ‘Gronk’ reveals he’s been a savvy saver, here are other NFL stars who have been wise with their big

Several high-profile NFL stars have turned to investing, cryptocurrency, and sound financial advisors to protect and grow their wealth

Politics

3 w. ago Gabriel Nussbaum on five money habits worth starting in 2026

In this episode of Money Smart, Gabriel Nussbaum looks ahead to 2026 with a focus on money habits that actually stick. Moving beyond short-lived resolutions, he sets out five practical steps worth starting now, from building strong financial foundations and making better use of money apps, to reviewing subscriptions, negotiating utility bills and beginning to invest as part of a long-term approach to building wealth. Gabriel reveals some startling savings stats, emphasises the importance of tracking your spending and offers a realistic guide to managing money in the year ahead without sacrificing the things that make life enjoyable.

Politics