Laura Boyd

1 month ago | pmm.co.uk | Laura Boyd

From 1 May 2025, VAT road fuel scale charge rates increased, impacting VAT-registered businesses that reclaim VAT on fuel used for both business and private journeys. If your business claims VAT on motoring expenses, especially fuel, this update is essential for maintaining compliance and optimising your VAT recovery. The new rates apply from the start of your next VAT accounting period beginning on or after 1 May 2025.

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Beth Franklin |Laura Boyd

Olly Murs is bringing his latest show to Glasgow as he celebrates over a decade of hits at his “best” stop on tour. Olly Murs first appeared on screens back in 2009 as a contestant on The X-Factor. Despite coming in second to Geordie singer Joe McElderry, Murs has gone on to release chart-topping singles and five number one albums. Now, 15 years on, he’s celebrating with his 15 Years of Hits Tour which will see him take to the stage at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro on Thursday.

1 month ago | pmm.co.uk | Laura Boyd

Buying your first home can be an exciting but extremely challenging time, especially when navigating the property market as a first-time buyer. In our recent blog, mortgage director, Mark Chadwick offers some of his top tips when buying your first home and some key considerations as a first-time buyer. Saving for a deposit is a crucial part of the first-time buyer journey, especially if you want to reduce your monthly mortgage payments.

2 months ago | news.stv.tv | Beth Franklin |Laura Boyd

Amy Macdonald was joined by fans in Glasgow for a free hometown performance following the announcement of her upcoming album. The chart-topping Scottish singer performed a surprise show at Prince’s Square at 1pm on Friday. It followed the announcement of her sixth album, Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For?, which is due to be released on July 11. Hundreds of fans gathered as Amy took to the stage to play some of her biggest hits. “It was mental, it was the most random thing I think I’ve ever done.

Mar 29, 2025 | news.stv.tv | Laura Boyd |Insight Laura Boyd

Grado – a wrestling superstar who has made the transition from the ring to our TV screens, subsequently making his way into the nation’s hearts en route. Hailing from ‘the tap end of Stevenson’, Grado, or Graeme Stevely, began wrestling when he was just 13 years old – donning his mum’s cycling shorts and his granny’s tartan waistcoat. “Because Steve Austin wore a leather waistcoat, I thought ‘I’m Scottish, so I’ll wear a tartan one’,” he told Whats On Scotland.