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Skyrora to rescue Orbex?

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 […]

February 13, 2026By Chris Forrester

STV Player achieves monthly streaming record

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 […]

February 6, 2026

Adam Hawkins named Edinburgh TV Festival’s Advisory Chair for 2026

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 […]

February 4, 2026

Sky confirms major investment in Livingston campus

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 […]

January 26, 2026

SPFL Trust appoints Barnett as new chair

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, […]

January 22, 2026

Data: UK median mobile download speed up 15% YoY

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 […]

December 17, 2025

BBC to double spend on commissioning new UK shows

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 […]

December 9, 2025

UK trims Orbex investment

Orbex Express Launch is a would-be rocket launcher which operates the SaxaVord Spaceport in Scotland. It is also developing a small rocket called Prime. The UK government has reversed a financial investment in Orbex, seemingly unhappy with further delays to its launch plans. The investment round is somewhat complicated. In January the UK government invested […]

December 8, 2025

HALO seals Scottish football sponsorship deal

Scottish football’s three senior bodies have agreed a seven-figure deal with UK-based software firm HALO as Official Technology Partner. Brokered by Scottish Football Marketing, the landmark agreement is the first joint sponsorship to include each of the Scottish FA, the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) and the Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL). The three-year partnership […]

November 14, 2025

The Celebrity Traitors sets VoD viewing record

The BBC’s debut episode of The Celebrity Traitors is now the biggest unscripted title on Broadcaster VoD ever. Episode 1 is the biggest single episode on TV so far this year with 14.8 million views (28 days) and The Celebrity Traitors has now become the biggest Unscripted title across the entire market in the UK […]

November 10, 2025