Here, the PA news agency looks at what national insurance is and what an increase could mean for businesses and the economy.

Young people got a chance to go behind the dock at Wick Sheriff Court - but they weren’t facing the judgement of the sheriff.

The latest drop in wage growth, to its lowest level for more than two years, is seen as easing those concerns and giving Bank ...

Residents in Caithness have reported receiving scam texts from a fake government department offering winter subsidy payments.

New weight-loss jabs could help boost the economy in Britain by getting people “back into work”, the Prime Minister has said.

Official figures showed that average regular earnings growth eased back to 4.9% in the three months to July – the lowest ...

Rachel Reeves has been urged to reduce the tax burden facing the whisky industry following a 10% increase last year.

Sir Keir Starmer has welcomed private investment of £550 million to make it easier for people to find a home. Schroders, Man ...

Primary seven children at Castletown have been doing their bit for the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal. The pupils wrapped ...

A study by Health Innovation Manchester and Lilly will examine the “real-world effectiveness” of anti-obesity treatment ...

A brown bear who underwent brain surgery in the first operation of its kind in the UK is recovering “remarkably well” as he ...