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Emer MoreauBusiness reporter Getty Images Learner drivers could have to wait six months before booking a practical test The UK government has launched the first major road safety strategy in over a decade, aimed at lowering the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on the roads. The changes only apply to England…

Angus CochraneBBC Scotland News Petrofac Petrofac has offices in Aberdeen, London, Woking and Greater Yarmouth Energy services firm Petrofac has filed for administration. The company, which employs about 2,000 people in Scotland, said its North Sea business would continue to operate as normal. In a statement, Petrofac said it had applied to appoint administrators for…

With colder weather on the way, millions of households in Wales face another spike in energy costs. From 1 October, 2025, the price for energy for a typical household will go up by 2% to £1,755 per year. Bills are significantly lower than they were at the peak of the energy crisis, but another winter…

The vehicle manufacturer had said it was backing away from plans to make large EVs, citing lacklustre demand and recent regulatory changes under Trump. The business case for leaning heavily into EV production, specifically large-sized EV models, has “eroded”, the company had said.

Craig WilliamsBBC Scotland Getty Images Government bonds allow money to be raised through the markets The Scottish government is “on track” to issue its first ever bonds in the next financial year, according to the first minister. John Swinney confirmed bonds should be issued in 2026-27, though this is subject to the outcome of May’s…