Orbex, the ould-be British rocket builder, has appointed FRP Advisory as Administrators with instructions to explore options for the business, including a potential sale, the advisory firm said in a statement. Earlier attempts to raise new funding or secure a buyer failed. Orbex ceased trading on February 18th. Orbex, once valued at about $220 million […]
Scotland’s win in The Calcutta Cup over England on February 14th in the Guinness Men’s 6 Nations has delivered ITV’s biggest peak audience of the year with 5.3 million viewers across ITV1 and ITVX – up from the peak of 5 million who watched England beating Wales on February 9th. Produced by ITV Sport Production, […]
The SPFL, SWPL and SPFL Trust have launched their latest campaign of the UNITED content series, celebrating the vital work of football clubs and community trusts supporting communities across Scotland. The UNITED: Football in the Community campaign showcases how clubs and associated community trusts (ATCs) have become increasingly important within their local areas, delivering programmes […]
UK-based rocket builder Orbex, now in financial administration, could have a rescuer. In a press statement on February 12th, Skyrora confirmed it intends to explore the purchase of select Orbex assets, including the Sutherland Spaceport, following the announcement that the company has appointed administrators. Skyrora is a British private space company based in Glasgow, Scotland […]
STV Player, the Scottish BVoD service, has reported an all‑time monthly record of 16.4 million streams in January 2026, half a million more streams than the previous record of 15.9 million set in November 2024. The record performance has been attributed to strong network content and a mix of popular archive and acquired titles. Helping […]
The Edinburgh TV Festival has announced Adam Hawkins as the Festival’s Advisory Chair for 2026. Director of Documentary Series at Netflix, Hawkins will work with the Festival team to oversee the development of the programme and creative direction of this year’s Festival. Hawkins follows an esteemed list of industry figures who have taken on the […]
Sky has confirmed plans for a major investment in an expanded Scottish office in Livingston, with a full planning application having been submitted. Sky says the development underscores its “long-term commitment to West Lothian and will support thousands of jobs and drive regional economic growth”. The proposals will extend the site by an additional 15 acres, taking it […]
The SPFL Trust has announced the appointment of finance and governance leader Charles Barnett as its new chair, as the charity continues to expand its impact across communities in Scotland through the power of football. Experienced non-exec director Barnett takes over from Bernadette Malone, who steps down after five years as chair. During her tenure, […]
Ookla has analysed mobile connectivity across local authorities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland and presented data based on its Speedtest Intelligence data from 2024 Q1 to Q3 2024 and 2025 Q1 to Q3 UK-wide median mobile download speed rose 15 per cent year-on-year to 63.03 Mbps in 2025 while upload speeds improved from […]
The BBC has announced new funding and commissioning plans to build on the success of shows such as Blue Lights, Death Valley (pictured) and Only Child. The plans will see the broadcaster double spend on commissioning new shows for TV and BBC iPlayer that reflect stories in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – from c£50 […]