News Archive
30/3/2022
DWP Proposals To Help Pension Schemes Boost Investment Diversity
The government has today (Wednesday 30th March) announced proposals to help pension savers benefit from more diversified investment portfolios. The DWP's combined consultation - which runs until 11th May - seeks views on policy proposals and draft regulations designed to make it easier for defined contribution (DC) pension schemes to invest in illiquid assets, if trustees deem it in members' interests.30/3/2022
Thinking Of Investing? Make Sure You Are Prepared To Invest Safely
Fraud Advice from Royal Bank of Scotland. In the first 6 months of 2021 more than 107m GBP was lost to fake investments in the UK.[Builders]
29/3/2022Scottish Quarterly Housing Statistics, March 2022
There were 18,974 all-sector new build homes completed in Scotland in the year to end June 2021, according to quarterly statistics on housebuilding and affordable housing supply published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. This is an increase of 10% (1,751 homes) on the 17,223 completions in the previous year, in which activity levels were impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown measures.
29/3/2022
Thousands Of Families Can Receive Help With Easter Childcare Costs - HMRC Advice
Working parents could get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and out-of-school activities in the Easter holidays. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding working parents in the UK to not miss out on the opportunity to get up to £2,000 a year to pay for regulated childcare, including holiday clubs and other out-of-school activities, during the Easter holidays.
29/3/2022
Moray Timber Firm To Create Jobs In Green Expansion
Plans to develop a new timber manufacturing and processing facility in Forres, Moray, have secured up to £279,000 Green Jobs Fund investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The funding was announced on Friday (25 March 2022) by Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work, Richard Lochhead, during a visit to family-owned timber processing firm James Jones & Sons (JJS).29/3/2022
NDA Group Gender Pay Gap Report: 2020 To 2021
This report published on 28 March 2022 summarises the gender pay gap for the NDA group as a whole. Within the individual organisations that make up the group: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Sellafield Limited Magnox Limited Dounreay Site Restoration Limited Low Level Waste Repository Limited Radioactive Waste Management Limited International Nuclear Services Limited Direct Rail Services Limited.29/3/2022
Evolution Of Fire And Rescue Services In Scotland
Framework to reduce harm for Scottish communities. Improving safety for Scottish communities is at the heart of a new Framework for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
29/3/2022
Scottish Farm Income Statistics
Average farm income has risen to the second highest level since 2012, after adjusting for inflation. The average farm income is estimated to be £39,300 in 2020-21.
29/3/2022
The truth about the ‘great resignation' - who changed jobs, where they went and why
The great resignation is a buzzphrase that first appeared in May 2021, and has struck fear into the hearts of employers ever since. Coined in the US, the term refers to the unprecedented rise in the number of workers resigning from their jobs following the pandemic.
29/3/2022
Fresh look for UHI signals shift to where learning means more
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) partnership has revealed a new visual identity to strengthen engagement with communities and market its offerings more effectively through a connected and recognisable brand family. As well as new approaches to photography and design, the change features a new logo across campuses, based on the letters UHI, and an embedded plus sign and strapline: ‘where learning means more'.
29/3/2022
Ukraine: Foreign Secretary's Statement To Parliament, 28 March 2022
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss updated the House of Commons on the situation in Ukraine and on the NATO and G7 Leaders meetings in Brussels last week. With permission, I want to update the House, on behalf of my Rt Hon Friend the Prime Minister, on the NATO and G7 Leaders meetings in Brussels last week.
29/3/2022
Supporting Headteachers - £520 Million To Help Close Attainment Gap
Scotland's headteachers will receive more than half a billion pounds of secured funding over the next four years to help close the attainment gap. Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) totalling £520 million will be distributed to schools in every council area to help headteachers put in place more support for children and young people.29/3/2022
UK Will Supply A Further 6000 Missiles To Ukraine - PM Announces Major New Military Support Package For Ukraine
Prime Minister will urge Allies to ensure Ukrainians have the means to continue to protect themselves at NATO and G7 summits. UK will provide 6,000 new defensive missiles and £25m for Ukraine's armed forces.
29/3/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 29 March 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March 29th) sold 15 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (5) averaged 245.0p (+19.0p) and sold to 256.0p per kg and £1617.85 gross.29/3/2022
Still Time To Have Your Say In May In Local Council Elections
The Electoral Registration Officer for Highland is reminding anyone who wants to take part in the May local government elections to make sure they are registered to vote by the deadline of midnight on Monday 18 April 2022. The Scottish Local Government Elections for The Highland Council are taking place on Thursday 5 May 2022 to elect 74 Local Councillors in 21 wards.29/3/2022
Less Than One Week To Go For Making Tax Digital (MTD)
Businesses have less than a week to prepare for Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Value Added Tax (VAT) becoming mandatory for VAT-registered businesses on 1 April, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) said today. MTD helps taxpayers get their tax returns right by reducing common mistakes as well as saving time managing their tax affairs and is a key part of the overall digitalisation of UK tax.29/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 29 March 2022 - 39 New Deaths
9,311 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 39 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.29/3/2022
New Statutory Code To Prevent Unscrupulous Employers Using Fire And Rehire Tactics
A statutory code on the practice of ‘fire and rehire' will clamp down on controversial tactics used by employers who fail to engage in meaningful consultations with employees. Today in Parliament (Tuesday 29 March 2022) Labour Markets minister Paul Scully announced a new statutory code on the practice of ‘fire and rehire'.28/3/2022
Caught COVID? Here's what you should and shouldn’t do when self-isolation isn’t mandatory
We are all tired of COVID. But even though the news has moved on to other concerning geopolitical issues, it is a fact that COVID is still very much with us.
28/3/2022
