News Archive
26/3/2022
Vulcan Nuclear Decommissioning May Be Taken Over By NDA
A new approach to decommissioning the Vulcan nuclear site next door to Dounreay by the Ministry of Defence has been been indicated. It was confirmed at Wednesday's meeting of Dounreay Stakeholder Group (DSG) that the Nuclear Decommissioning Agency was being considered to take over the work.
26/3/2022
Covid-19 Variants Identified In The Uk - Latest Updates On Sars-cov-2 Variants Detected In The UK
UKHSA releases updated analysis into recombinant COVID-19 variants in the UK. UKHSA's most recent variant technical briefing includes examination of a number of recombinant variants which have been identified in the UK, as well as updated epidemiological and genomic analysis of Omicron BA.2.
26/3/2022
Bank Of England And Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Joint Central Bank Digital Currency Collaboration
Money is going to change so the arguments of what currency Scotland uses in future may not matter any more. A digital currency along with, blockchain, bitcoin and others may make traditional cash the past sooner than expected.26/3/2022
UK To Provide Vital Food Supplies To Encircled Ukrainian Cities
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss confirmed that the UK will provide Ukraine with £2 million in essential food supplies for people trapped by Russian advances. The UK is set to provide £2 million in vital food supplies for areas of Ukraine encircled by Russian forces, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss confirmed today (26 March 2022).
26/3/2022
RAF Deploy To Romania To Conduct Air Policing Mission
Typhoon jets and Royal Air Force personnel are deploying to Romania to join the long-standing NATO Air Policing mission for the Black Sea region. The 4 deploying Typhoon jets from 3 (Fighter) Squadron are normally based at RAF Coningsby, and will conduct the NATO Air Policing mission from Mihail Kogalniceanu Air Base on the Romanian Black Sea coast.
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25/3/2022Scottish Baker of the Year 2022/3 shortlist announced and Reid's of Caithness is in the running
Scottish Baker of the Year 2022/3 shortlist announced and Reid's of Caithness is in the running Reid’s of Caithness of Thurso has made it to the shortlist of the 10th Scottish Baker of the Year Awards following the annual judging day held in Dunfermline earlier this month. With Scottish Bakers members each asked to put forward 10 of their star products to be taste tested by some 55 industry experts - nearly 500 products from 57 bakers were delivered for the judges to assess for appearance, the quality of the bake and taste.25/3/2022
Say Bye Bye To Boozy Buys - CMA Warns About Dangers Of Late-night Shopping
A new poll of 2,000 UK adults has revealed that over half (54%) of late-night online shoppers said they had done so while drinking alcohol and more than 8 in 10 (86%) shopped while distracted watching TV, leaving them vulnerable to misleading sales tactics. 1 in 2 shopping online at night drink and click.
25/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 25 March 2022
10,100 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 41 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.25/3/2022
Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26
Child poverty in Scotland is projected to fall to its lowest level in nearly 30 years as a result of the actions taken to date and commitments in the second Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan. More than 60,000 fewer children could be living in relative poverty in 2023 compared to 2017, according to updated modelling.25/3/2022
Supporting The Retail Sector
Improving staff skills and working conditions are key parts of a newly published strategy to support retailers. Getting the Right Change: A Retail Strategy for Scotland outlines how the Scottish Government, business leaders and trade unions can work together to unlock opportunities to grow businesses and the economy, improve wellbeing and address inequality, and support progress towards our ambitious climate change targets.25/3/2022
Tenfold Expansion In Chargepoints By 2030 As Government Drives EV Revolution
New strategy to improve the consumer experience at chargepoints significantly supports people without access to off-street parking and provides fast charging for longer journeys. convenient, affordable and reliable charging for all as government commits £1.6 billion to expand UK charging network - with around 300,000 public chargers expected to be available by 2030.
25/3/2022
Investing In The Food And Drink Sector - Supporting Growth And Innovation
Food and drink businesses across Scotland will benefit from a share of more than £7.3 million to increase production, expand storage facilities and purchase new equipment. A total of 29 businesses, large and small, will receive grants ranging from £1,047 to £1.4m from the Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) grant scheme.25/3/2022
Support For Ukrainians In Scotland
People who ordinarily live in Ukraine will be able to access NHS services at no charge on the same basis as people living in Scotland. An amendment to current legislation will ensure that people who have fled Ukraine can access services such as maternity care, mental health services and treatment for specific conditions at no charge while they remain here.25/3/2022
Green Freeports Prospectus Published
A guide has been published for bidders who want to establish a Green Freeport in Scotland. The joint prospectus, published in partnership by the Scottish and UK Governments, underlines the Scottish Government's commitment to Fair Work First criteria, including payment of the real Living Wage, and invites bidders to reflect that in setting out their fair work strategies.25/3/2022
Water Safety Action Plan
Extra funding, improved signs and lesson plans for pupils are all part of a new Water Safety Action Plan. The plan has been drawn up by the Scottish Government and a range of key organisations following a number of tragic water deaths.24/3/2022
Spring Statement 2022 - Personal Tax
At the Spring Statement 2022, the Chancellor announced measures related to National Insurance contributions (NICs) and income tax. As announced at the Spring Statement 2022, the government is raising the level at which people start to pay National Insurance contributions, increasing the annual National Insurance Primary Threshold and Lower Profits Limit from £9,880 to £12,570 from July 2022.
24/3/2022
Spring Statement 2022 - Business Support
A list of the Spring Statement 2021 measures that will benefit UK businesses. The Chancellor announced a series of measures to support businesses at Spring Statement 2021, building on measures announced at at Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021.
24/3/2022
Government support for the cost of living
The government understands the pressures people are facing with the cost of living. These are global challenges, but the government has taken action to support families worth over £22 billion in 2022-23 to help.24/3/2022
Temporary Cut To Fuel Duty
The Government is cutting fuel duty for petrol and diesel by 5 pence per litre across the whole of the UK for 12 months, taking effect from 6pm on the 23rd March 2022. Unique circumstances globally, including the war in Ukraine, have pushed pump prices up to unprecedented levels.24/3/2022
