Warning: Middle East Conflict Could Worsen Scotland’s ‘Costs Crunch’ as Retail Sales Flatten

March 13, 2026 — Edinburgh, Scotland Scottish retail sales came to a halt in February, recording flat year-on-year growth compared to February 2025, amid warnings that Middle East conflict could worsen Scotland’s ‘costs crunch’ through higher energy and import prices. Inflation-adjusted figures showed a 1.1% year-on-year decline, following January’s 3.3% rise, according to the Scottish … Read more

Isle of Man to Host First Spring Interceltic Business Forum, Uniting Celtic Nations’ Leaders

March 13, 2026 — Douglas, Isle of Man The Isle of Man to host the first Spring Interceltic Business Forum, bringing together business leaders, innovators, and policymakers from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany. This event, hosted by Business Isle of Man next month following a sell-out previous forum, focuses on collaboration across Celtic nations … Read more