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26/2/2022
Ukraine: ‘I'm Surprised The Oil Price Hasn't Hit US$130 A Barrel Yet' - Energy Trading Expert Q&AThumbnail for article : Ukraine: ‘I'm Surprised The Oil Price Hasn't Hit US$130 A Barrel Yet' - Energy Trading Expert Q&A
Energy prices shot up after Russian President Vladimir Putin shocked the world by ordering a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.  Oil is trading over US$100 (£75) a barrel for the first time since 2014 and natural gas prices jumped back towards the highs of late last year, although both eased a little the day after the invasion.  
26/2/2022
Scheduled Flights Are To Restart Between Wick John O' Groats Airport And AberdeenThumbnail for article : Scheduled Flights Are To Restart Between Wick John O' Groats Airport And Aberdeen
The Highland Council and Transport Scotland, who have been working with local stakeholders to reinstate flights from Wick John O'Groats Airport, are delighted to announce that Eastern Airways have been awarded a contract to provide a year-round service to Aberdeen.   The service, which will operate under a Public Service Obligation (PSO), will provide a direct connection to the airport hub at Aberdeen for 3 years.  
26/2/2022
Strategy ‘sows seeds' for communities to grow their own foodThumbnail for article : Strategy ‘sows seeds' for communities to grow their own food
Communities across The Highland Council region who want to grow their own food are to be ‘inspired, empowered and supported' by a new strategy that was approved by Members of the Council's Communities and Place Committee on 23 February 2022.   Councillors have agreed to adopt ‘Growing our Future - Highland Community Food Growing Strategy' and that an annual progress report on the implementation of the strategy will be presented to the Communities and Place Committee.  
26/2/2022
Five Essential Commodities That Will Be Hit By War In UkraineThumbnail for article : Five Essential Commodities That Will Be Hit By War In Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is threatening further disruption to already stretched supply chains.  Ukraine and Russia may only account for a small proportion of the imports of major manufacturing nations like Germany and the US, but they are essential suppliers of raw materials and energy for many crucial supply chains.  
26/2/2022
Uk Government To Assess Whether Online Sales Tax Could Address Tax Imbalance Reported By Retail Sector
The UK government has on 25 February 2022 published an early-stage consultation, exploring the arguments for and against an Online Sales Tax (OST).   As committed to at Autumn Budget, the UK government has published a consultation to explore arguments for and against an Online Sales Tax (OST) Consultation follows concerns reported by businesses of a potential tax imbalance between in-store retailers and online • Whilst no decisions have been made on whether to go ahead with an Online Sales Tax, consultation will look at potential designs and impacts on consumers and businesses of implementing such a tax.  
26/2/2022
Reform Of NHS Key To Pandemic RecoveryThumbnail for article : Reform Of NHS Key To Pandemic Recovery
The Scottish Government must focus on transforming health and social care services to address the growing cost of the NHS and its recovery from Covid-19.   Improving the NHS will be very difficult against the competing demands of the pandemic and an increasing number of other policy initiatives, including plans for a National Care Service.  
26/2/2022
Additional Funding For Community Mental Health
An additional £6m has been provided to the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund to meet the demand for local mental health and wellbeing projects.   The fund was launched in October last year with £15 million to support grass roots community groups and organisations to deliver activities and programmes for adults which tackle the social isolation, loneliness and mental health inequalities made worse by the pandemic.  
26/2/2022
We're Obsessed With Shows About Con Artists Like Inventing Anna: The Fascination Lies In How Easily These People Can Dupe UsThumbnail for article : We're Obsessed With Shows About Con Artists Like Inventing Anna: The Fascination Lies In How Easily These People Can Dupe Us
Two of Netflix's top trending series, Inventing Anna and The Tinder Swindler retell the true stories of convicted con artists, who fleeced their victims through the well-established ruse of presenting as members of high society.   Inventing Anna is a fictionalised version of the case of Anna Sorokin/Delvey, who fooled the New York social set into believing she was a German heiress.  
26/2/2022
Russia-Ukraine And UK Energy: FactsheetThumbnail for article : Russia-Ukraine And UK Energy: Factsheet
FAQ: Russia-Ukraine and UK Energy Is the Government confident that gas supply will not be disrupted? Yes.  The current situation facing the UK is not a question of security of gas supply, but of high gas prices set by international markets.  
26/2/2022
Investing In Sustainable Green Finances
A new taskforce has been set up to transition Scotland in to a global leader for Green and Sustainable Financial Services.   Finance Secretary Kate Forbes and UN Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance Mark Carney will be amongst those speaking at a public launch of the taskforce on Monday 28 February 2022.  
26/2/2022
More Than 1,000 Housing First Tenancies
Settled homes for people with complex needs.   Councils have now provided more than 1,000 Housing First tenancies across Scotland, helping tackle homelessness by offering settled homes to those with multiple and complex needs.  
26/2/2022
Economy Rebounds Amid Growing Inflation
A report on the UK economy by the International Monetary fund(IMF).   Thanks to a rapid vaccination campaign and highly accommodative policies, the United Kingdom's economic recovery has proceeded faster than expected and the near-term growth outlook remains strong, says the IMF European Department's UK Team in a new Country Focus article.  
26/2/2022
UK Forces Arrive To Reinforce NATO's Eastern FlankThumbnail for article : UK Forces Arrive To Reinforce NATO's Eastern Flank
UK sea, land and air forces have arrived to reinforce NATO in the East in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.   Royal Navy ships, British Army troops, and Royal Air force fighters are arriving on new deployments in eastern Europe to bolster NATO's eastern front.  
26/2/2022
European Local And Regional Governments Strongly Support Their Peers In Ukraine!
Council of European Municipalities and Regions European Section of United Cities and Local Governments.   Highland Council supports the declaration.  
Dounreay Foreshore Particle Latest FindsThumbnail for article : Dounreay Foreshore Particle Latest Finds
Particles are fragments of irradiated nuclear fuel discharged to sea as a result of historic practices in reprocessing.   Used fuel from the reactors on site and other research reactors in Britain and abroad was recycled in the site's reprocessing facilities.  
Xponorth Reveal Dates And First Speakers For 2022 Digital ConferenceThumbnail for article : Xponorth Reveal Dates And First Speakers For 2022 Digital Conference
Registration is now open for XpoNorth's highly anticipated annual conference.   15th and16th June 2022 with the them of Story Telling.  
25/2/2022
Community Asset Transfers Approved For Lochcarron And Dunbeath
Two Highland communities are to benefit from the decisions of The Highland Council's Communities and Place Committee today (23 February 2022) as community asset transfers have been approved for the Lochcarron and Dunbeath areas.   Councillors agreed to the sale of the Lochcarron Playgroup Cabin for £1,000 to Lochcarron Leisure Centre subject to a statutory consultation with Council housing tenants in Lochcarron regarding the land upon which the cabin is located.  
25/2/2022
New Divorce Laws Will Come Into Force From 6 April 2022 In England
New online service for applying for a divorce available from 6 April 2022.  Couples must apply under the current law by 31 March 2022 or wait for the changes to come into force.  
25/2/2022
HMRC Announce Closure Of The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme
Final claims for the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme .   The Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will close on 17‌‌‌ ‌March‌‌‌ ‌2022.  
25/2/2022
Foreign Secretary Imposes UK's Most Punishing Sanctions To Inflict Maximum And Lasting Pain On Russia
Following the Prime Minister's announcement to the House of Commons, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has outlined in full punishing new sanctions that will devastate Russia's economy and target Putin's inner circle.   Comprehensive sanctions covering Russian elites, companies and financial institutions announced following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.