News Archive
20/6/2022
Recent And Future Patterns Of Work Around State Pension Age
There have been dramatic changes in the patterns of work among people in their 50s and 60s over the last 50 years. The gradual increases in employment since the mid-1990s are generally welcome.20/6/2022
Rollout Of Adult Disability Payment
People living in Angus, North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire can now apply for Adult Disability Payment. The new Scottish Government benefit replaces the UK Government's Personal Independence Payment and provides financial support to people aged between 16 and state pension age, who are disabled, have a long-term health condition or have a terminal illness.20/6/2022
Inverness Demands For its own council are rising - What about Caithness?
An item in the Inverness courier today 20 June 2022 may spark some comment in Caithness. Charles Bannerman does not mince his words.20/6/2022
Could Your Business Claim For Research And Development Tax Credits?
Register for a webinar. In this webinar Elizabeth Leonard, Director and Head of Corporate Tax at French Duncan, will be joined by her colleagues Sharon Kinney and Lisa Scott to tell us about one of the biggest sources of tax repayments, Research and Development Tax Credits.20/6/2022
The Festering Issue - The Legality Of A Second Independence Referendum
This article is from the Constitution Unit Blog published today 20 June 2022 With the Scottish government gearing up for a second independence referendum, questions have been raised about whether or not the Scottish Parliament can legislate for such a poll in a way that the courts will find lawful. In this post, David Torrance discusses the wording of the relevant legislation and the impact of subsequent caselaw, concluding that the prevailing legal understanding is that even a consultative referendum would be outside the scope of the parliament's powers.19/6/2022
Increase In Hepatitis - Liver Inflammation - Cases In Children Under Investigation
Regular UKHSA updates on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children across the UK. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published an epidemiological update on the UK-wide investigations into a rise in cases of sudden onset hepatitis in children, updating data and findings on cases resident in the UK up to 13 June 2022.19/6/2022
Covid Spring Booster Dose Reminder
People in eligible groups who, for whatever reason, have not yet had their spring booster jab are being encouraged to make an appointment now. These additional vaccinations have been offered to people aged 75 or over and those aged over 12 who are immunosuppressed, with clinics operating since early March until 30 June.19/6/2022
Funding provided for staff health and wellbeing resources - NHS Highland
Funding of £355k has been provided to NHS Highland by the Scottish Government to support staff health and wellbeing for those delivering health and social care services in the board wide area. Following consultation with staff, these resources are now being allocated out to teams, including for those who work in primary and social care.19/6/2022
Transformative Change To Protect Scotland's Nature
Transformative change is needed in order to protect and restore terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity in Scotland. In light of mounting evidence that Scotland continues to experience dramatic declines in biodiversity, the Scottish Government is seeking views on its ambitious new strategy to halt nature loss by 2030 and reverse it by 2045.
18/6/2022
New HIE Board Members
The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, Kate Forbes MSP, has announced the appointment of four new HIE Board members. Dr Keith Nicholson, Ailsa Raeburn and Anna Salgado began their term on 13 June and Simon Cotton will start on 1 April 2023.18/6/2022
New Data Laws To Boost British Business, Protect Consumers And Seize The Benefits Of Brexit
Data Reform Bill will increase financial penalties for those pestering people with nuisance calls and minimise number of annoying cookie pop-ups people see on the internet. Plans outlined as part of London Tech Week include proposals to replace unnecessary paperwork to deliver around £1 billion in business savings.18/6/2022
The Last Two Recessions Hit Young People Hardest - Here's How You Can Protect Yourself For The Next One
After the pandemic and now a cost of living crisis, it seems unthinkable that the economic situation could get worse. But experts are pretty certain that the UK economy will flatline in 2023, and some are even murmuring that a recession could happen this year.
18/6/2022
Offsite Construction And The Affordable Housing Supply Programme In Scotland
A note setting out current thinking about offsite construction for the delivery of new homes through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. Introduction The potential of increased use of offsite construction (also referred to as modern methods of construction or MMC) has been viewed as an opportunity for new build housing development for many years.18/6/2022
HMRC Late Payment Interest Rates To Be Revised After Bank Of England Increases Base Rate
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 1.25%. HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 1.25%.18/6/2022
Electric Motorbikes And Off-road Trucks To Unlock Growth And Jobs Across The UK
£43.7 million joint industry and government funding to support the development of the latest green auto tech, including electric motorbikes and off-road vehicles. Projects could secure more than 550 jobs, spur growth across the country and save nearly 27.6 million tonnes of carbon emissions Further 19 studies receiving funding could one day secure UK lithium production, fast charging technology and a UK-based battery recycling facility.
18/6/2022
Supporting Scotland's Master Chefs
National team to represent Scotland's food and drink on the world stage. Funding of £20,000 is being provided to enable 11 of Scotland's top chefs to compete at the Culinary World Cup 2022 in Luxembourg.
18/6/2022
Highlands And Islands An ‘ideal' Place For A Green Freeport
Two bids are expected from the Highlands and Islands: one from Orkney and another from Opportunity Cromarty Firth. A green freeport is a large, zoned area designed to boost economic growth through various targeted tax, customs, and other incentives (both reserved and devolved), including planning, regeneration, and innovation.18/6/2022
UK Takes The Lead In Exoplanet Mission With £30 Million Investment
The UK Government will invest £30 million to secure the UK's leading role in developing a space telescope to explore exoplanets. Due to launch in 2029, Ariel's mission is to understand the links between a planet's chemistry, its evolution and its host star, by characterising the atmospheres of 1,000 known planets outside our solar system.
18/6/2022
Publication Of The ACMD Report Into The Availability And Use Of Naloxone
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has published a report reviewing the availability and use of naloxone in the UK, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose. The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has published a report reviewing the availability and use of naloxone in the UK, a drug used to reverse opioid overdose.17/6/2022
