News Archive
18/3/2022
Russian Elites, Proxies, And Oligarchs Task Force Ministerial Joint Statement
On Wednesday 16 March 2022, the inaugural ministerial meeting of the Russian Elites, Proxies and Oligarchs Task Force took place. It brought together international allies who committed to working together on enforcing sanctions that have been placed on oligarchs connected with Russia's latest unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.18/3/2022
P and O Risking Reputation With Possible Illegal Move
Yesterday ferry company P&O announced to 800 staff it was to make them all redundant and replace them with agency workers. University of Salford HR expert, Dr Jonathan Lord assesses the decision and looks into the legal basis of the move.18/3/2022
UK Stands With Ukraine - Links To The Latest Uk Actions
The UK condemns the Russian government's invasion of Ukraine. We stand with the Ukrainian government and its brave people.
18/3/2022
P and O Chaos Is Disrupting Freight And International Supply Chains
P&O's crass mass-firing of 800 staff is inevitably leading to supply chain and cross-Channel freight disruptions, says the international delivery specialist ParcelHero. The ferry operator P&O’s controversial mass-firing of 800 employees without warning is impacting on cross-Channel freight and UK exporters and importers, warns the international delivery specialist ParcelHero.17/3/2022
UK PROPERTY PREDICTIONS FOR 2022: Insights from GPA's experts
Government Property Agency experts share their predictions on what we can expect to see across the UK property industry this year. 2022 will be a pivotal year for the workplace.
17/3/2022
Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme
Highland Council has a strong track record in supporting refugees and has already welcomed Syrian and Afghan families. The Highland Council debated the Ukrainian crisis last week (Thursday 10 March) and gave its unequivocal support to the people of Ukraine.
17/3/2022
£15 Million For Ukraine Response By Scottish Government
Additional funding to support people fleeing Ukraine A further £15 million of funding will be made available by the Scottish Government to support Scotland's response to the illegal invasion of Ukraine. The funds will be used to bolster the support available to Ukrainian nationals arriving in Scotland, with just over £11 million to be allocated to local authorities and £2.25 million set aside for temporary accommodation.
17/3/2022
Increase In Social Security Benefits - Additional Support To Help With Cost Of Living
Six Scottish social security benefits will be increased by 6% from 1 April. Social Security Minister Ben Macpherson has announced the rise in support for low income households and carers in light of the increasing cost of living pressures.17/3/2022
Treatment Target For People With Problematic Drug Use
Aim to have more people accessing opioid treatments. A national target will be introduced to ensure more people with problematic opiate drug use are accessing life-saving community treatments.17/3/2022
Scottish College Workers Reject Pay Offer By 92%, Says Unison
UNISON, the union for further education staff, has lodged a formal dispute with college bosses after its members overwhelmingly rejected the latest pay offer by 92 per cent. The pay offer, a real-terms pay cut, falls far short of rocketing rates of inflation and UNISON will be consulting its members on next steps - including industrial action.17/3/2022
Report Highlights Scale And Speed Of Covid Business Support
Over £4.5 billion of funding given to businesses, helping safeguard jobs, since the start of the pandemic. A report published by Audit Scotland and the Accounts Commission has highlighted the scale and pace of the emergency business support from the Scottish Government in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.17/3/2022
Update On The Scottish Government's R100 Broadband Programme
Why is broadband important? The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted that people need good broadband services, now more than ever. For keeping in touch with family and friends, working from home and accessing education, healthcare and other services.
17/3/2022
Government Clampdown On The Abuse Of British Courts To Protect Free Speech
Wealthy individuals and powerful corporations who seek to silence critics by abusing the UK legal system have been put on notice by the government. The Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab will today set out proposals that take aim at so-called Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs).
17/3/2022
War-Fuelled Surge in Food Prices to Hit Poorer Nations Hardest
From the IMF Blog by Christian Bogmans, Jeff Kearns, Andrea Pescatori and Ervin Prifti. Global food prices are poised to keep climbing even after jumping to a record in February, placing the heaviest burden on vulnerable populations while adding to headwinds for the global economic recovery.
17/3/2022
Data Gap Limits Analysis Of Covid-19 Business Support
A detailed analysis of how Covid-19 business support funding was distributed during the pandemic is not possible due to gaps in data. The Scottish Government provided about £4.4 billion of grants and non-domestic rate reliefs between March 2020 and October 2021, mostly paid out to businesses by councils.
17/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 17 March 2022
9,721 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 28 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.17/3/2022
Ukrainians Fleeing War Granted Free Access To Nhs Healthcare
All Ukrainians arriving in UK will be able to access NHS healthcare free of charge, including GP and nurse consultations, hospital services, and urgent care centres. Changes coming into force today (Thursday 17 March) will also cover any treatment that has taken place since the start of the Russian invasion.16/3/2022
Caithness initial agreement For Two Health Hubs approved by Scottish Government
The redesign of services in Caithness has taken another step forward this month after the Scottish Government's Capital Investment Group (CIG) approved the initial agreement. Professor Boyd Robertson, Chair of NHS Highland, said: "I'm pleased that we have reached what is a significant milestone for the redesign project.16/3/2022
Wick High School Open Again - Thursday 17th March
We are glad to report that the school will be open tomorrow, Thursday 17th March. Tomorrow is also a fundraiser for Ukraine with staff and pupils being asked to wear something blue or yellow to support the aid effort.16/3/2022
