4 d. ago UK economy shrinks for second month running in May – business live

UK GDP falls by 0.1% in May, following 0.3% fall in April.US will impose 35% tariffs on Canadian imports, Trump says in letterFTSE 100 hit record high on ThursdayThe pound has dropped against the US dollar, as investors react to this morning’s worse-than-expected GDP report.Sterling has lost a third of a cent to $1.354, a drop of 0.2%.“The economy contracted slightly in May with notable falls in production and construction, only partially offset by growth in services. However, across the latest three months as a whole, the economy still grew. This reflected strength earlier in the year that resulted, in part, from some activity being brought forward to February and March.“May’s fall in production was driven by oil and gas extraction, car manufacturing and the often-erratic pharmaceutical industry. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago Councillor to host special advice surgery for local businesses in East Kilbride Village

Councillor Joe Fagan is looking for businesses and locals to give their views on replacing the dilapidated Showpark car park with a new event space.

Politics

3 w. ago Report into lost or damaged bins to be debated by North Lanarkshire councillors

Describing the process of obtaining a new bin as “clunky”, Councillor Allan Stubbs said the council website attempted to charge residents and asked if they had been notified of the issue, even though nobody was contacted.

Events

3 w. ago Holyrood candidate slams government inaction as adults with learning disabilities left without vital health checks

North Lanarkshire Labour councillor Ayeshah Khan, who is standing for the party in the Motherwell and Wishaw constituency at the 2026 Holyrood election, called for urgent action over the Scottish Government’s failure to turn promises into reality for adults with learning disabilities.

Politics

3 w. ago Councillors visit stunning new mural in Wishaw created by Ukrainian refugees

The council’s equalities champion, Councillor Ayeshah Khan joined North Lanarkshire Provost Kenneth Duffy in meeting some of the artists who created the vibrant new mural that has transformed the tunnel between Pather and Gowkthrapple.

Events

4 w. ago Commissioner's report finds 'a year's progress has been lost' for failing children's services in Tameside

Children have been harmed in a regime that has struggled to maintain stability

Events