News Archive
24/5/2022
Energy Price Cap To Be Even Worse Than Expected To Rise To £2800
The energy price cap is expected to hit an al time high from £1,971 to £2,800 a year in October 2022, the boss of Ofgem has told MPs. The energy regulator's chief exective Jonathan Brearley told the the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee he will write to Rishi Sunak, informing the chancellor he expects the cap to be "in the region of £2800.23/5/2022
Return Of The Awaycation As Pound's Power Makes 45 Holiday Hotspots Cheaper
Inflation might mean the pound in your pocket is wilting at home, but it now goes further in 45 popular holiday destinations than it did before the pandemic. Brits heading abroad this summer will get a better exchange rate on four out of five of the most in-demand foreign currencies, new analysis by No1 Currency reveals.
23/5/2022
New Support For Highland Food And Drink Firms
Highland based food and drink companies are set to benefit from new business support services. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded a £371,895 contract to SAC Consulting to provide a mix of virtual and face-to-face support activities over the next three years, focused on innovation and the development of new products and services.
23/5/2022
New study shows 1 in 5 employers in Scotland will insist on staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the year ahead
Over one in five of employers (21%) in Scotland plan to implement a "no-jab, no-job" policy in the year ahead for existing staff, according to a new study. Workplace experts, Acas, commissioned YouGov to ask senior decision makers in Scottish businesses whether they plan to make it a requirement for staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19 as a condition of employment in the year ahead.23/5/2022
Covid In Scotland To 22 May 2022 - 63 Deaths in latest 7 Days
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22/5/2022
Further Action Taken To Improve Supply Of HRT
Action taken as suppliers increase stocks of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products. Head of the HRT Supply Taskforce and industry identify immediate actions to improve short term supply and ensure ongoing stability.21/5/2022
American Foulbrood Found In Perthshire Bee Hive
Beekepers within 3km of affected hive encouraged to increase biosecurity. An outbreak of American Foulbrood (AFB) has been found in a single hive near Blairgowrie.21/5/2022
Uk Covid Alert Level - The Uk Covid Alert Level Has Moved From Level 4 To Level 3
"Based on advice from UK Health Safety Agency, we the UK Chief Medical Officers and NHS England Medical Director have recommended to ministers that COVID Alert Level should move from level 4 to level 3. “The current BA.2 driven Omicron wave is subsiding.21/5/2022
Rail Problems May Get Worse As RMT Will Launch Strike Ballot On Scotrail Over Pay
Railway workers in Scotland will be balloted for strike action, following ScotRail's derisory pay offer of 2.2%. RPI inflation is running at 11.1%, and transport workers have already been subject to repeated pay freezes and real terms cuts in living standards.21/5/2022
State Of The Economy in Scotland
State of the Economy Office of the Chief Economic Adviser Gary Gillespie Chief Economist 20 May 2022. This edition of the State of the Economy presents new analysis on how the economy has been impacted by the three recent economic shocks: Covid, EU Exit and the war in Ukraine.21/5/2022
Calling For A Strengthening Of Global Resilience To Food Insecurity
Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council Open Debate on conflict and food insecurity. Thank you, President, and I join others in thanking you for convening the debate today.
21/5/2022
Increase In Hepatitis (liver Inflammation) Cases In Children Under Investigation
Regular UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) updates on the ongoing investigation into higher than usual rates of liver inflammation (hepatitis) in children across the UK. Latest Update 20 May 2022.20/5/2022
Minor Injuries Unit at Dunbar Hospital to reopen
Thurso's Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) will reopen next month after a period of closure due to staff supporting the COVID Assessment Centre in Wick, and some staffing shortages. The unit, which is based at Dunbar Hospital, will reopen on 06 June between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 allowing unscheduled care, via NHS24 or pre-arranged elsewhere, to take place during these hours.20/5/2022
Minor Injuries Unit at Dunbar Hospital to reopen
Thurso's Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) will reopen next month after a period of closure due to staff supporting the COVID Assessment Centre in Wick, and some staffing shortages. The unit, which is based at Dunbar Hospital, will reopen on 06 June between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 allowing unscheduled care, via NHS24 or pre-arranged elsewhere, to take place during these hours.20/5/2022
NHS Highland Asks - Could you cut the car miles?
Next time you're parking at Raigmore, you might notice that the car park looks a little different as we ask drivers to think about ‘cutting the car miles'. We have installed signs asking drivers to switch from their car to walking, cycling, lift-sharing or using public transport, as part of measures to reduce pressure on parking.20/5/2022
RAC Warns Of Higher Petrol And Diesel Prices In The Next Few Days
Records broken again as prices petrol and diesel prices skyrocket. The average pump prices of petrol and diesel in the UK have both hit record highs for the second time in the space of a week.
20/5/2022
Business Insights And Impact On The Uk Economy
The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses. Based on responses from the voluntary fortnightly business survey (BICS) to deliver real-time information to help assess issues affecting UK businesses and economy, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience.20/5/2022
Covid-19 Infections Continue To Fall Across The UK
The percentage of people testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to fall in every UK country in the week ending 13 May 2022. In England, the percentage of people testing positive decreased in all age groups and regions, apart from the South East and South West, where the trend was uncertain in the latest week.20/5/2022
