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Scotonomics: The UK media has no idea how the markets work

Here is this week's Scotonomics, we hope you will enjoy. This week the newsletter comes from William Thomson (follow me on X/Twitter!)

The National (Scotland)

Labour accused of treating Scotland as 'afterthought' amid British Steel plans

LABOUR have been accused of treating Scotland as an “afterthought” after the UK Government announced plans to pass emergency legislation to…

The National (Scotland)

Ex-SNP policy chief launches Holyrood bid pledging to put 'independence first'

A FORMER senior SNP figure has launched a bid to become an MSP just nine months after losing out in the UK General Election.

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Renewables firms claim zonal pricing would risk 8000 jobs in Scotland

SCOTTISH ministers and businesses have been warned that up to 8000 jobs may be at risk if zonal energy pricing proposals are backed by the UK…

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Labour cuts to push 50,000 children into poverty, UK Government's own figures show

LABOUR’S welfare cuts will push “an additional 250,000 people (including 50,000 children)” into relative poverty, according to the UK…

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump's trade war leaves UK 'exposed' outside EU, says Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has warned the UK and Scotland are “vulnerable and exposed” outside the EU amid the threat of a global trade war.

The National (Scotland)

Not having time to scrutinise PPE contracts ‘source of frustration’ – Barclay

The former chief secretary to the Treasury was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

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Microsoft's OpenAI "tech bromance" dodges UK merger probe — as it builds in-house models and tests DeepSeek in Copilot to break away from the ChatGPT maker

After investigating Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it's not a merger, escaping further regulatory scrutiny.

Windows Central

UK And Ukraine Sign .8 Billion Loan Agreement

Ukraine secures .8 billion loans from the UK to enhance financial support amid geopolitical tensions.

Top News

Keir Starmer at the White House: what ‘progressive realism’ now means in relation to Ukraine and Donald Trump

Since the Labour government came to power in the UK last year, its international relations have been pursued under the banner of what foreign secretary David Lammy calls “progressive realism”. This involves “using realist means to pursue progressive ends”, including taking “pragmatic steps” to improve relations with other states.

The Conversation

Spain's economy is growing as it boosts immigration. What lessons for Scotland?

SPAIN’S economy is buzzing – expanding by over 3 per cent last year, outpacing its European neighbours as well as the UK ...

The National (Scotland)

Why Keir Starmer may gamble on increasing Britain’s defence spending

Amid rising tensions around the world, the UK government faces pressure to increase defence spending. External threats and uncertainty over the nature of peace talks with Russia over Ukraine have been in the spotlight. But there are also broader political and economic interests shaping these decisions.

The Conversation

UK renames AI Security Institute, drops "safety" in pivot to cybersecurity

Words like ‘Harm’ and ‘safety’ don’t feature in the UK Government’s AI-centric ‘Plan for Change’.

TechRadar

Senior Scottish Labour MP joins SNP in call for UK to recognise Palestine

A SENIOR Scottish Labour MP has joined the SNP in their call for the UK Government to recognise Palestine as a state ...

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Brit Handcuffed To Prison Bars And Laying In Own Urine After 'Damaging Property' In Thailand

A British tourist suffered injuries and extortion by Thai authorities after a minor accident, leading to trauma and stolen belongings.

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Storm Éowyn Brings Severe Weather To UK And Ireland

Stay informed about Storm Éowyn as it brings strong winds, rain, and snow to the UK and Ireland. Take necessary precautions for safety.

Al Jazeera

What has the UK promised Ukraine in Starmer’s 100-year deal?

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the partnership agreement would ensure Ukraine’s ‘security’.

The National (Scotland)

Treasury AI's 70 per cent accuracy rate 'better than humans doing it', tests find

The UK Treasury has begun using AI to reply to emails – and found that its 70 per cent success rate is “as good or better” than when their…

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The Independent UK

Labour accused of ‘rank hypocrisy’ over pledge to cut energy bills

The SNP said parts of Scotland continue to pay higher standing charges than other areas of the UK such as London and the South East.

Motor1

The Man Who Saved the Jaguar C-X75

Since leaving Jaguar in 2019, former design boss Ian Callum has been busy. Soon after his shock departure, Callum co-founded the Callum brand, a design and engineering consultancy based in the Midlands of the UK. The team hit the ground running, announcing a remastered version of the Aston Martin Vanquish—a…

The Independent UK

What does the UK eVisa switch mean for me? Millions forced to change to digital immigration system in 2025

Physical immigration documents will expire on 31 December and be replaced with digital system. Here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Could Syria return as a tourism destination? What to consider after years of devastation under Assad

Exclusive: While Damascus airport is currently closed, daily flights connect the UK with Beirut, which is only 60 miles from the Syrian capital

The National (Scotland)

Call for UK Parliament rule change to allow MPs to freely debate royals

CAMPAIGNERS have called for the UK Parliament to change its rules so MPs can debate the royal family without any restrictions.

The Conversation

The UK’s booming creative industries could employ even more people – if they attract fresh international investment

The UK’s creative industries are an economic success story, contributing £124.6 billion to the country’s economy in 2022 – around 6% of the total. These industries, which include film, TV and publishing, grew by more than 50% between 2010 and 2022.

Evening Standard

Swinney hints at new energy bill support for pensioners

It comes after his Government delayed its devolved version of the winter fuel payment after cuts by the UK Government.

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