News Archive
5/3/2022
Critical Aid For Ukraine - Second Donation Of Medical Supplies
Ventilators, bandages and syringe pumps are being sent to Ukraine as part of the second shipment of medical supplies and equipment donated by NHS Scotland. More than 130,000 items urgently requested by the Ukrainian Government will be flown from Stansted Airport to Poland on Sunday for onward transport to Ukraine.4/3/2022
McColl's Failure Would Have A Significant Impact On Parcel Industry And Small Traders
The convenience store/newsagents chain McColl's is reported to be on the brink of collapse. It's the largest Post Office provider in the UK, and host to hundreds of Amazon lockers and CollectPlus collection points.
4/3/2022
Metal Price Rise Will Make Canned Food More Expensive, Says LME Chief
The surging cost of metals such as aluminium and copper amid the Ukraine conflict means UK shoppers are likely to face higher prices, the head of the London Metal Exchange has said. Matthew Chamberlain told the BBC's Today programme that prices for canned goods and copper wiring may rise.
4/3/2022
Ukraine Crisis: Why You Should Donate Money Rather Than Supplies
The humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and its effect on neighbouring countries has inspired people to collect donations. But these well-meaning efforts can cause headaches for those helping locally.4/3/2022
Ukraine: What You Can Do To Help - From UK Government
Everyone wants to do their bit to support those who have been forced to flee their homes because of the invasion. Here is how you can help.
4/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 4 March 2022
9,551 new cases* of COVID-19 reported. 24 new reported deaths* of people who have tested positive.4/3/2022
Ukraine War Is Economic Catastrophe, Warns World Bank
The war in Ukraine is "a catastrophe" for the world which will cut global economic growth, the president of the World Bank has told the BBC. "The war in Ukraine comes at a bad time for the world because inflation was already rising," said David Malpass.4/3/2022
Caution Urged As Covid Numbers Increase In Highland
After a period where we have seen the number of COVID cases in NHS Highland declining or plateauing, we are now seeing a rise in numbers. Thanks in large part to the vaccination programme, a smaller percentage of people are becoming seriously ill with COVID.4/3/2022
How to lower your bills with a better grasp of home energy use
The future does not look bright for energy bills, with fuel poverty set to affect over 6 million UK households in 2022. And industry consensus appears to be that prices currently squeezing homes and businesses will not come down any time soon.
4/3/2022
Insulting pay offer could turn "cost-of-living crisis into a catastrophe" for tens of thousands of local government workers
GMB Scotland will launch a consultative ballot of its entire local government membership next week, asking if workers are prepared to take industrial action against an "insulting" pay offer tabled by the council employers' organisation COSLA. The union's local government reps today (Friday 4 March) rejected out of hand a 2 per cent across the board increase for 2022/23, warning it could turn the growing cost-of-living crisis into a catastrophe for the lowest paid workers in Scottish councils.4/3/2022
Supporting Gaelic Communities - New Working Group To Consider Economic Opportunities
A' taiceadh choimhearsnachdan Gàidhlig. Buidheann-gnìomha ùr gus meòrachadh chothroman eaconamach Supporting Gaelic communities New working group to consider economic opportunities.4/3/2022
Retail Footfall Slumped in Scotland In February
Footfall fell in Scotland's retail outlets by 17.5% in February compared to the same month in 2020, which is 1.3% worse than the month before. Scotland saw the steepest decline of all four nations in the United Kingdom.3/3/2022
Dental Services For All
Revised arrangements will reward dentists for seeing more NHS patients. Revised payment arrangements for NHS dentists will be linked more closely to the number of patients they see under changes being introduced in April.3/3/2022
Celebrate World Book Day with a visit to your local library
The 25th anniversary of World Book Day is today Thursday (March 3) will be celebrated across High Life Highland libraries with a huge range of activities. Alongside World Book Day-themed Bookbug sessions, there will be book tokens that can be swapped for special books, competitions, fancy dress, book sales and displays.3/3/2022
Oil Price Continues Upwards - At 8.00am Today $119
For full price listings go HERE.3/3/2022
Highland Council Agrees A Collaborative Budget With £10m Investment In 2022-23
The Highland Council has agreed £10m additional investment in 2022-23 as part of a collaborative budget and an ambitious Health and Prosperity Strategy for the Highlands, aiming to secure medium term financial sustainability for the Council. The agreed collaborative budget encompasses investment plans totalling £10m.3/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 3 March 2022
9,491 new cases* of COVID-19 reported. 36 new reported deaths* of people who have tested positive.3/3/2022
Stop Trading With Russia
Businesses urged to show solidarity to Ukraine. Businesses in Scotland are being urged to withdraw from trading with Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine.2/3/2022
More than one million customers take advantage of extra time to file tax returns
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed that more than one million customers filed their late tax returns in February - taking advantage of the extra time to complete their Self Assessment without facing a penalty. About 12.2 million customers were expected to file a return for the 2020/21 tax year and more than 11.3 million customers submitted theirs by 28 February.2/3/2022
