Jaqui Gale: ‘life is precious’ Twenty individuals who have coped with life-changing illness will join a fund-raising fashion show, writes JULENA DRUMI A finance manager, an operatic soprano and a tour guide are among those taking part in an Edinburgh fashion show tinged with life-changing experiences. Twenty models parading on the catwalk will showcase a […]
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Iran crisis puts borrowers on alert
War in Iran is beginning to impact on household costs in the UK, writes DARREN POLSON The intensifying Middle East conflict is first and foremost a humanitarian crisis for the region. Communities across Iran and neighbouring states now face the daily uncertainty of further escalation, with this rightly dominating international attention. For the UK, the […]
AI’s risks are already being forgiven
Pressure to exploit artificial intelligence is defying attempts, even by its creators, to control it, says IAN RITCHIE The fourth Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit was held recently in India, following others in the UK, South Korea, and France, each one with a subtle change of title. The first, held at Bletchley Park in 2023, was […]
Making Tax Digital is here. Are you ready?
A big change in filing accounts is about to come into effect, says FRASER CAMPBELL Landlords, sole traders and the self-employed are being urged to prepare for ‘the death of the traditional tax return’ in April. Those with gross income above £50,000 per year will have to comply with a new Making Tax Digital (MTD) regime. […]
Sarwar must address elephant in the room
The Scottish Labour leader cannot avoid the influence of Westminster on the Scottish elections, writes TERRY MURDEN After calling for the Prime Minister to resign, Anas Sarwar declared that the Scottish election was about Scotland and that he was quite capable of looking after the shop without the distraction of his party’s turmoil south of […]