News Archive
1/7/2022
More Healthcare Professionals Can Certify Fit Notes From Today
Nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can now certify and issue fit notes in addition to doctors. The change is set to support patients getting advice and fit notes from their healthcare professional - without having to separately see a doctor.
1/7/2022
TRA Helps Preserve Critical Steel Supplies To The UK Following Sanctions On Russia And Belarus
The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended changes to the tariff rate quotas (TRQs) on imports of certain steel products from Russia and Belarus. In light of current UK sanctions on imports from Russia and Belarus, the TRA initiated a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) review of steel imports covered by the UK's safeguard trade remedy measure.
1/7/2022
10 Year Ban For Director Of Online Hair And Beauty Business
Company had ceased trading and wrongly claimed £50,000 Bounce Back Loan. Grigorijs Hacaturjancs, 34 and originally from Latvia, has been disqualified as a director for 10 years after fraudulently claiming a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan.1/7/2022
Over Eight Million Households To Get New Cost-of-living Payment From 14 July
More than eight million households across the whole of the UK will get a cash payment from July to ease cost of living pressures. Millions will receive the first of two cost of living instalments totalling £650 from 14 July 2022, part of the £1,200 support package this year.1/7/2022
22-point Plan To Tackle Aviation Disruption
The 22 measures the government is taking to support the aviation industry and minimise passenger disruption. The majority of UK flights continue to be on time and without disruption.30/6/2022
Jobs Wanted for Two Ukraine Ladies in Thurso
Message posted to Caithnessorg Facebook Can anyone help find jobs for these two Hi. We are a Ukrainian family who recently moved to Thurso.30/6/2022
Fireworks And Pyrotechnic Articles (scotland) Bill Passes - a fireworks licensing system, with mandatory safety training, for people wishing to purchase and use fireworks.
New laws will ensure safety for people across Scotland. New legislation to control the sale and use of fireworks will improve public safety and benefit communities for years to come.30/6/2022
Delivering On Child Poverty Commitments in Scotland
Record investment of almost £8.5 billion was committed to support low income households between 2018-22, with almost £3.3 billion benefitting children. The fourth annual progress report on child poverty, published today, shows that all of the actions committed as part of the first Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, Every Child, Every Chance, have been delivered.30/6/2022
Rising Inflation Weakens Outlook For Growth In 2023
Fraser of AIlender Economic Commentary 2022 Q2. The Scottish economy had shown healthy growth before contracting in April, but the cost of living crisis means that consumers are spending less on non-essentials Scotland's economic growth forecast for 2023 has been revised down due to the impacts of cost increases on consumers and businesses, and the likelihood that these will persist for longer than previously thought.30/6/2022
Bonfire Of The Barriers To Unlock New Export Markets Worth Tens Of Billions
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan announces major plans to lift over 400 trade barriers in speech to British Chambers of Commerce. International Trade Secretary announces ambition to unlock export opportunities worth more than £20 billion by resolving around 100 priority trade barriers.30/6/2022
Insulate Britain Or Miss Net Zero Target
The UK is failing to enact the policies which would put it on track to reach net zero emissions by 2050, according to a progress report by the Climate Change Committee. The head of this expert body, which advises the government on its climate strategy, described the UK's record on home insulation in particular as "a complete tale of woe".30/6/2022
Health Boards In Scotland Face Huge Financial Pressures
Audit Scotland has today published its report on the problems facing Scottish Heath boards. Highland is not included in this report as out of 32 areas only Highland adopted the different Lead Agency model.
30/6/2022
Further Help For Ukraine From Scottish Government - £65 Million Of Funding For Military Aid
Funding of £65 million has been provided by the Scottish Government as part of UK's military aid for Ukraine. It will make up part of the £1 billion being provided for state of the art equipment including sophisticated air defence systems and thousands of pieces of vital kit for Ukrainian soldiers.30/6/2022
Half A Million Benefit Claimants Get Jobs In Under 6 Months
Half a million people have been supported into work in less than 6 months thanks to "Way to Work", a government drive to get jobseekers into vacancies. Over 500,000 jobseekers have been supported to find work through their jobcentre as government meets its target, helping to grow the economy.30/6/2022
UK To Make More Forces Available To Nato To Counter Future Threats
Contribution of fighter aircraft, land forces, and maritime vessels to New Force Model will protect people across the Alliance against future threats. The UK has announced an increased contribution to NATO as the Prime Minister and Defence Secretary attend the NATO summit in Madrid.30/6/2022
1 In 3 UK SMEs Struggling With The Cost Of Staffing
1 IN 3 UK SMES STRUGGLING WITH THE COST OF STAFFING, ACCORDING TO NEW REPORT BY NATWEST RAPID CASH. New research* by NatWest Rapid Cash reveals the employment challenges facing recruiters and SMEs, and how current and future job market trends are creating new opportunities for employers, and employees.
29/6/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 28 June 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June 28th) sold 10 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 259.5p (+7.0p) and sold to 270.0p per kg and £1,554.00 gross.29/6/2022
Letter From The First Minister To The Prime Minister On Independence Referendum
Letter informing Prime Minister that Lord Advocate has, following a request from the FM, decided to refer to the Supreme Court the question of whether Scottish Parliament legislation for referendum relates to reserved matters. Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP Prime Minister 28 June 2022 Dear Boris, In May last year the Scottish Government was re-elected on a clear promise to give the people of Scotland the choice of independence.29/6/2022
Uk Sanctions Russia's Second Richest Man
The UK government has today announced new sanctions, hitting Putin's inner circle. Oligarch Vladimir Potanin, Russia's second richest man and key supporter of the Kremlin, sanctioned.29/6/2022
