News Archive
26/8/2022
Philippines Eligible For Duty Free Access To Exported Goods To UK Through Dcts
The Philippines will be eligible for over 99% duty free access (by value) of total exported goods to the UK via the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS). The UK is reshaping trade with developing countries through this new trading framework that will replace the UK Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) and will come into force in early 2023.25/8/2022
New PM Must Think The Unthinkable On Energy Bills Support, As Winter Catastrophe Threatens Families' Physical And Financial Health
The new Prime Minister will need to introduce radical new policy support - such as energy bill freezes and solidarity taxes. Or unprecedented social tariffs costing tens of billions of pounds - to prevent the deepening energy bills crisis becoming a serious threat to families' physical and financial health this winter, according to a new Resolution Foundation report published today (Thursday 25 August 2022).25/8/2022
Join The Space Programme In Scotland - Orbex To Hire Fifty New Staff Over Next Six Months, In Final Countdown To UK Rocket Launch
UK-based launch services company Orbex is hiring an additional fifty staff members over the next six months. The new team members will support the company's final push to prepare for the first vertical rocket launch from UK soil over the coming months.
25/8/2022
Highland's trauma-informed practice ambition takes step forward with two new appointments
Members of today's Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee have made two appointments to the newly-developed role of Trauma Champion. Councillors Liz Kraft and Morven Reid were successfully appointed to the role and will represent the Council on both local and national Trauma Champion networks.25/8/2022
Champions For Older People And Children Appointed For The New Council Term
During its meeting which took place on Wednesday 24 August 2022, the Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee made six appointments to the roles of Children and Young People Champion and Champion for Older People. Councillors Lyndsey Johnston, Pauline Munro and Chris Birt were nominated as Children and Young People Champions and have been appointed to the roles by the Committee.25/8/2022
The Continuing Impact Of Covid-19 - Indirect Effects On Health
From The Health Foundation report. Health care Throughout the pandemic the NHS has been under huge pressure.
25/8/2022
Have Your Say Highland - Consultation Period Extended To Seek Views On The Delivery Of Area-based Funds
Earlier this month, The Highland Council launched a community engagement exercise to ask people's views on how they would like to see funding being prioritised in their local area. The Council is responsible for the delivery of several external funding streams and as part of its commitment to localism, where possible, these funds are devolved to area committee level.25/8/2022
The Continuing Impact Of Covid-19 On Health And Inequalities
This item is from The Health Foundation. A year on from our COVID-19 impact inquiry.
25/8/2022
Students Told To Get Up To Date With Vaccinations Ahead Of Freshers' Week
Students should get up to date with 3 vaccines: Men ACWY (meningitis), MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) and, for female students, HPV, before the start of the new term. Students heading to university in September are being encouraged to ensure they are up to date with their vaccinations ahead of Freshers' Week to protect themselves against a range of life-threatening illnesses.24/8/2022
Council Strikes Spread To Cleaning, Janitorial, Catering And Pupil Support Services Starting In Glasgow And East Renfrewshire
Strike dates confirmed for Glasgow and East Renfrewshire schools as COSLA pay talks continue. GMB Scotland has today (Tuesday 23 August) confirmed strike action for schools and early years services in Glasgow City Council and East Renfrewshire Council.24/8/2022
Government seeks views on reducing livestock methane production
Call for evidence launched to collect views on using animal feed products that can reduce methane emissions from livestock The UK Government has launched a UK-wide call for evidence asking agricultural industry, scientists and the wider public for information on the use of new types of animal feed products that can reduce methane emissions from livestock. Ruminant livestock - cows and sheep - are the leading cause of farm greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.24/8/2022
One week left to update post-16 Child Benefit claims
HMRC is reminding parents and carers of 16 to 19-year-olds that they have just one week left to confirm whether their teenager is staying in full-time education or approved training. While young people are considering their future beyond their GCSE or Scottish National Certificate results, HMRC is asking parents and carers to make sure they update their Child Benefit records by 31 August, or risk seeing their payments end.24/8/2022
STEP Forward To Fusion
UKAEA confirms partners to help advance STEP and the commercial viability of fusion energy. UK Atomic Energy Authority has confirmed several partners this month to help advance its ambitious STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme as it seeks to demonstrate the commercial viability of fusion energy.24/8/2022
Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) 2021-22 - The Main Headlines And What Does It Really Tell Us?
Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) is a National Statistics publication. It reports estimates of the revenue raised in Scotland and the cost of public services provided for Scotland.
24/8/2022
UK And Ukraine Launch Talks On Digital Trade Deal To Support Ukrainian Businesses
The UK and Ukraine have today [Wednesday 24 August 2022] announced their intention to pursue a new digital trade agreement to help Ukraine rebuild its economy and protect livelihoods. New agreement will remove barriers to digital trade, providing much needed support for Ukrainian jobs and livelihoods following Russia's invasion.24/8/2022
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon Hosts Energy Summit
The Scottish Government, energy companies and advice organisations met at Bute House today (Tuesday 23rd August) for a summit chaired by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. During the meeting a consensus emerged around next steps that must be taken by the UK Government, and where further work and action will take place between energy companies, advice organisations and the Scottish Government ahead of a follow up meeting next month.24/8/2022
Biggin a strang future for Gaelic an Scots - Languages Consultation Launched
Biggin a strang future for Gaelic an Scots Langage consultation Launchit. A commitment for tae mak siccar the lang term growth o Gaelic an Scots is at the hairt o a new public consultation launchit the day.24/8/2022
Investing In Scotland's Workforce - Up To £15,000 For Eligible Businesses
Thousands of businesses can now apply for up to £15,000 to help retrain and upskill their workforce. The Scottish Government's Flexible Workforce Development Fund provides workers in organisations of all sizes with access to training courses through local colleges, the Open University in Scotland and Skills Development Scotland.23/8/2022
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 23 August 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August 23rd ) sold 20 Prime Cattle. Prime Bullocks (1) averaged 253.0p per kg (+1.7p) and sold to 253.0p per kg and £1,581.25 gross for a 625kg Limousin cross from Bridgend Farm, Dingwall.23/8/2022
