Andy Burnham will not appear at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after withdrawing from an in-conversation event two weeks out from the date. The Stand comedy club, which had sold out the 19 August slot, said it was incredibly disappointed and is refunding…
Women Against State Pension Inequality has gone directly to the top of government, writing to Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey to ask for a meeting on compensation. The letter, from Waspi chair Angela Madden, presses for what she describes…
Aon has brought in Andy Hall, previously head of corporate banking for central Scotland at Barclays, as an ambassador for its commercial risk business north of the border. Hall spent more than 30 years in senior banking roles before making the move.…
US President Donald Trump has announced import taxes of between 10 and 12.5 percent on 60 countries, including China and the European Union. The move comes months after the Supreme Court overturned his initial programme of tariffs, raising fresh questions about which…
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has told his critics to “meditate, pray or watch a football match” rather than “spreading hate and false rumours” about his leadership, the governing body, and the World Cup. In a 15-slide post on his personal Instagram account,…
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told the BBC she leads “a brand new party full of new people,” after it emerged in the Spectator that former cabinet minister and Tory party chairman Sir Grant Shapps has been rejected as a Conservative parliamentary…
As artificial intelligence continues to advance at breakneck speed, with developers warning of models slipping out of their control, Elon Musk says people should simply enjoy the ride. Speaking to The Economist, the SpaceX and Tesla boss said that while he remains…
Shepherd and Wedderburn has reported turnover of £83.1 million for the year ended 30 April 2026, an increase of more than 6 percent on the previous year and the firm’s ninth consecutive year of growth. Net profit rose 2 percent to £36.7…
AllNeeds Recruitment is marking a special milestone for colleague Evelyn Costello, who this year celebrates both her 61st birthday and 35 years working in recruitment. Evelyn’s career reflects a career-long commitment to dedication, resilience, and a genuine love of working with people.…
Scotland-headquartered UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn will once again serve as headline sponsor of the All-Energy exhibition and conference, marking its twelfth year in that role. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the event remains a key gathering point for the low-carbon…
