News Archive
3/5/2022
UK Donates Fleet Of Armoured Vehicles To Ukraine To Evacuate Civilians From Besieged Areas
The UK government is sending 13 protective armoured vehicles to Ukraine, to safely evacuate people from the shelled areas in east of the country. UK to donate a fleet of 13 armoured vehicles to Ukraine to rescue civilians from besieged areas.
1/5/2022
Wick Market Returned To Town Centre but shops are disappearing
The High Streets of most towns are suffering and Wick is in the same boat. Below are some of the stores and banks that have closed their doors.
1/5/2022
UK Exposes Sick Russian Troll Factory Plaguing Social Media With Kremlin Propaganda
UK-funded expert research has exposed how the Kremlin is using a troll factory to spread lies on social media and in comment sections of popular websites. UK Government funded expert research unveils new tactics of the Kremlin's large-scale disinformation campaign.1/5/2022
Over-50s Are Resigning En Masse - New Research Explains Who And Why
The UK economy has a problem with its over 50s: following the COVID pandemic, they have been leaving the labour force en masse, causing headaches for businesses and the government. Roughly 300,000 more workers aged between 50 and 65 are now "economically inactive" than before the pandemic, leading a tabloid paper to dub the problem the "silver exodus".
1/5/2022
Get Ready for Another Interest Rate Rise on 5th May
The next decision day for the Bank of England is on Thursday 5th May. Most pundits seem to expect another quarter point increase to 1.0 per cent.1/5/2022
Studying Economics At High School - A Competition To Win £500 For You And Your School
The Institute for Economic Affairs have launched the 2022 Dorian Fisher Essay Competition. Named after the beloved wife of the founder Sir Antony Fisher, this is our biggest essay competition of the year, exclusively for A-Level and IB students.
30/4/2022
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), working with Public Health Scotland, Public Health Wales and the Public Health Agency, are continuing to investigate the cases of sudden onset hepatitis in children aged 10 and under that have been identified since January 2022.30/4/2022
Three Month Limit For Three HRT Products To Ensure Continued Access
The government has issued Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) to limit dispensing to 3 months' supply for three HRT products to ensure continued access. Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) issued to limit dispensing to 3 months' supply of Oestrogel®, Ovestin® cream and Premique Low Dose® to ensure women across the UK will be able to more reliably access Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) products.30/4/2022
Preparing For Sustainable Farming
Farmers, crofters and land managers now have access to new guidance on financial support for activity that will improve awareness of their climate performance. The first phase of Track 1 of the National Test Programme (NTP): Preparing for Sustainable Farming, aims to help them to prepare their farms to meet the conditions of future agriculture policy and support.30/4/2022
Covid Rules May Have Changed But It Is Still Claiming Lives - Over 12000 Deaths In Scotland
See the stats in the photo..
29/4/2022
Progress Update On Reinstatement Works At Wick Community Campus
The Highland Council and their development partners Hub North Scotland (Wick) ltd have agreed that reinstatement works for a section of wall cladding for the games hall at Wick Community Campus will be carried out during the coming summer holiday period. This is to minimise disruption to the building users, in particular pupils at Wick High School, who are currently undergoing national exams until June.29/4/2022
Thousands Of Logistics And Courier Companies Reach The End Of The Road, As Closures Rise By 75%
New Government figures reveal 15,005 transport and logistics companies failed in the first quarter of 2022 - 75% more than last year. ParcelHero says the end of Covid lockdowns has reduced the need for courier and home delivery services, while many online retailers are also struggling.29/4/2022
Open Day To Highlight Draft Conservation Area Appraisal And Management Plan For Thurso
The Highland Council is inviting individuals, community groups and local businesses in Thurso to have their say on determining how the historic centre of the town is managed in the future. Following the success of an event held at the end of March, the Council will be hosting another public drop-in session at the start of May to highlight the draft Thurso Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan and encourage input and feedback from the local community.
29/4/2022
New Highland Youth Convener Sought
The search is on for a new Youth Convener to champion the cause of young people in the Highlands. The Highland Youth Convener is a sounding board for youth issues in the Highlands and has a direct line into policy makers and decision takers.29/4/2022
Still Over 20,000 Postal Votes To Be Returned In Highland
Postal votes are being opened every day but will not be counted until Friday 6th May along with the votes cast at polling stations. So far Thurso and West Caithness have returned 1947 out of 3049 issued amounting to 63.86% Meanwhile Wick and East Caithness have returned 1791 out of 3111 - 57.57%.28/4/2022
New Stay At Home Guidance Published
People who have symptoms of Covid-19 and who have a fever or are too unwell to carry out normal activities will be asked to ‘stay at home' while they are unwell or have a fever. They will no longer be advised to take a PCR test.28/4/2022
End Of The Highest Risk List
List to close on 31 May. The Highest Risk List - formerly known as the Shielding List - will be formally ended on 31 May, as a result of the success of the vaccination programme and the introduction of new treatments for COVID-19.28/4/2022
Extension To Scotland's Census
Householders across Scotland will be given an extra four weeks to complete their census returns. Over two million households have already completed the census - more than 77% of the total.27/4/2022
British Sign Language Bill Set To Clear Final Stage Before Becoming Law
Tens of thousands of British Sign Language (BSL) users are anticipating a momentous day today as a Bill that will see BSL become a recognised language in Britain is expected to clear its final hurdle on the way to becoming law. The British Sign Language Bill, a Private Member's Bill introduced by Rosie Cooper MP last year and backed by the government, will receive its third reading in the House of Lords today before it passes into law following Royal Assent.
27/4/2022
