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Hopes of hundreds more jobs at Scottish yard revealed
Mr Smith, who has been at the Methil yard for 12-and-a-half years under various owners, highlighted “ups and downs” over this period and described the current trajectory as “probably the most significant up we have been on with the acquisition by...

Spanish PM’s party bans members from paying for sex amid scandal
By Alfons Luna AFP· 6 Jul, 2025 01:23 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listen Access to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe now Save Share Share this article Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter/X...

Love Island’s Boris Vidovic: his age, job and the FIVE languages he can speak
We love that this year's Love Island cast have added international contestants such as fan favourite Toni Laites and now, Casa Amor bombshell Boris Vidovic - a model from Ljubljana. Managing to catch the eye of many Islanders he is sure to stay...

As Spain embraces remote work, multinationals have a chance to broaden their talent pool
The backlash against work from home policies implemented during the height of COVID-19 could lead us to believe that remote work is on the out. However, Spain is one country bucking this trend. 1 in 5 job ads in the country now offer remote or...
FinantaMember Service Representative – Must speak Spanish (Credit Union)| Location: Philadelphia, PA 19134
Location: 2313 E Venango St, Philadelphia, PA 19134 Benefits: Healthcare, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Parking discount, EAP, Retirement Savings 403 (B) plan, PTO: 18 days (new employee) & 24 days (after 2 years), Holidays 10 days, and Disability,...
FinantaAssistant Branch Manager- Must speak Spanish (Credit Union). Location: Philadelphia, PA 1913
Benefits: Healthcare, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Parking discount, EAP, Retirement Savings 403 (B) plan, PTO: 18 days (new employee) & 24 days (after 2 years), Holidays 10 days, and Disability, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, ESL classes,...

Job recovery continues in Costa Blanca: 40% rise in hiring
Spain recorded a drop of over 46,000 unemployed people in June. Credit: Florian Plag / Creative Commons The labour market in the Costa Blanca region is showing signs of continued recovery. In June 2025, the number of people registered as...

We’re Brits running our own businesses in Spain – navigating tax is a nightmare
Spain's labyrinthine taxation system is a struggle to navigate for the self-employed Most British expats who move to Spain miss family, friends and perhaps the pub, but not Emma Walker – she longs for the UK tax system. Ms Walker, 33, who runs an...
FinantaTeller- Must speak Spanish (Credit Union)| Location: Philadelphia, PA 19134
Location: Philadelphia, PA 19134 Benefits: Healthcare, HSA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Parking discount, EAP, Retirement Savings 403 (B) plan, PTO: 18 days (new employee) & 24 days (after 2 years), Holidays 10 days, and Disability, Life Insurance,...

Spain’s Sabadell agrees to sell British bank TSB for €3.1bn – and dish out billions to shareholders
SPAIN’S Banco Sabadell has agreed to sell British high street bank TSB to rival Santander for €3.1 billion, in a move that could reshape the Spanish banking landscape. The sale comes as Sabadell fights off a hostile takeover bid from BBVA Bank,...

What to know about setting up a franchise in Spain
Franchises are seen as a good option for people who want to start their own business but need guidance from those who've made it work successfully. Here's a breakdown of the types of 'franquicias' in Spain, the money needed to invest and the...

Mexico attracts US $3.7B in Spanish investment in Q1 2025 following record 2024
With recent diplomatic difficulties starting to fade, Spanish foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico rose 69% in 2024 compared to 2023 and continues to rise, according to data from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (Camescom). Mexico...

Bryant Bilongo on versatility, goalscoring exploits and Bristol Rovers' preparations so far
Daniel Hargraves Bristol Rovers reporter 12:30, 18 Jul 2025 Bryant Bilongo has confessed that playing left centre-back is not unknown to the left-back as the 23-year-old looks to use his versatility to earn regular game time in a Bristol Rovers...

Loose Women star Andrea Mclean is 'leaving the UK for Spain' after a torrid few months during which she dissolved her business and had a terrifying brush with death
Andrea McLean is planning a new life in Spain with her husband after a difficult few months in the United Kingdom. The former Loose Women star, 55, left the show in 2020 to pursue other endeavours, including starting her female empowerment brand,...

Finance Round-up, UK and Spain, July 9
Finance news. Credit: Pavel Danilyuk, Pexels UK climate finance FOREIGN Secretary David Lammy announced £12 million in disaster risk funding to help vulnerable nations respond faster to climate shocks (GOV.UK). The move, backed by UK investors,...

Former Birmingham City and Middlesbrough manager lands exciting new job role
There’s been an exciting change of career path for a former Birmingham City and Middlesbrough head coach. Aitor Karanka has been named as the new technical director of the Spanish Football Association in an exciting twist to an already intriguing...

Spanish PM's party shake-up marred by resignation over harassment claims
Listen to article Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's attempt to draw a line under a corruption scandal, was overshadowed on Saturday by the resignation over sexual harassment allegations of an official he had just promoted as part of a...

Spanish immersion day care in Rochester feels effects of Trump immigration crackdown
ROCHESTER — Two Spanish immersion day care programs in Rochester are losing staff as a result of the Trump administration’s decision to terminate a program that allowed immigrants from Latin American countries to work in the U.S. A source told the...

Spanish playgroup takes root in Wānaka
Ana Estefania Kim is Korean by blood, was born and raised in Buenos Aires, completed her studies in Los Angeles and is now raising her daughters in Wānaka. Her journey is proof that cultural identity is fluid and cannot be confined to a single...

Why take Spanish classes if you live in the United States?
The United States is the second-largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, after Mexico. More than 42 million people speak it as their native language. In cities like Tucson, where nearly 43% of the population is Latino, Spanish is part of...