4 h. ago Scottish Water boss handed £50k pay boost as bills soar for customers

The corporation's annual report showed that chief executive Alex Plant had his salary increased to £295,000 between 2024 and 2025.

Economics

6 h. ago Scots drivers warned over new parking rules coming into force next week

Drivers will be expected to pay £100 if caught breaking the rules.

Events

69 h. ago New HS2 boss gets £940,000 pay package as the 'gravy train' rolls on

Mark Wild, who took over as chief executive of the beleaguered high-speed rail project in December, will pocket a salary of £600,000 for the 2025/26 year.

Economics

6 d. ago Jeanine Pirro has a new recruitment strategy for her DC attorney office: Hire Fox News viewers

The former co-host of The Five returned to her old network to bemoan the skeletal nature of her office, before making a plea for people to get in contact with their resumes

Society

6 d. ago Man ordered to pay £1,100 after dumping 29 bags of rubbish in countryside

Jeffrey Taylor was caught out after dumping the bags of rubbish at Ysguborwen, Llwydcoed.

Economics

6 d. ago Welsh council to hire new officer and pay them £100,000 salary

Pembrokeshire Council is to recruit for a new senior officer, a post which commands a salary of up to £101,000

Economics

8 d. ago Welsh teachers offered exciting role in South America with expenses paid

The British Council is looking for two Welsh teachers or tutors to take part in their Welsh Language Project in Patagonia. Successful applicants will get £750 per month, free accommodation, travel, and health insurance

Politics

9 d. ago A Welsh council's crackdown on illegal tobacco being sold in city shops

In the last two years, 25 shops have been closed

Events

3 w. ago Welsh council buys £1.8m farm in secret deal as locals left in the dark

The farm has been bought by Ceredigion Council to help deliver vocational and post-16 courses in Lampeter, with the move being kept hidden from the public

Economics

3 w. ago Minister pressures water boss to refuse rise doubling salary to £1.4m amid furious row over exec pay and sewage leaks

Steve Reed told the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg that Lawrence Gosden's £691,000 salary increase was 'outrageous' and implored the company to 'think about how this looks to their customers'.

Economics

3 w. ago Welsh council urged to explain email trail over controversial water park

Councillors have criticised Vale of Glamorgan Council for not publicising its plans for a water park at Cosmeston Lakes sooner

Politics

3 w. ago Council criticised over its handling of water park at popular Welsh beauty spot

Vale of Glamorgan Council argues having the water park will generate much needed income, but many residents are concerned about its potential impact

Culture

4 w. ago Staff in one Welsh council department were off sick for an average of an entire month out of 12

The fact was revealed in a report on sickness absence at Carmarthenshire Council

Politics

last month I worked on over 100 cruises... here’s the reality — from the surprising pay to the best and worst parts of the job

Meet former cruise ship performer and travel YouTuber Alley Kerr, whose insightful videos have earned her 299,000 YouTube subscribers

Economics