News Archive
11/3/2022
New Measures To Support Ukrainians
Changes will make the Ukraine Family Scheme quicker and simpler for Ukrainians for those with relatives already here and who hold a Ukraine passport. This is very different to what is being allowed in European countries where many places are not asking for such bureaucratic controls as being used even with changes now coming next Tuesday.10/3/2022
Public Sector And Business To Benefit From New Multi-million-pound Full Fibre Broadband Investment - Thurso, Wick, Fort William, Inverness
A multi-agency investment into digital infrastructure in Highland will ensure the public sector and businesses are equipped to deliver next generation connectivity. Today, The Highland Council and partners within the Highlands, UK Government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport, Capita and CityFibre announced the completion of a four-year project across Inverness, Fort William, Thurso and Wick, as part of the Building Digital UK (BDUK) Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) programme.
10/3/2022
Defence Secretary Statement To The House Of Commons On Ukraine
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gave a statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine. With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on the situation in Ukraine and Her Majesty's Government's support to the Government in Kyiv.
10/3/2022
Biggest Ever Increase in Diesel Prices In UK
Sky News Drivers in UK hit by biggest ever daily rise in diesel prices after global oil price surge amid Ukraine war RAC Fuel Watch BBC Fuel price jump will hit food bills distributors warn.10/3/2022
Scotland's Councils Face A Financially Uncertain Future
Scotland's councils have increased reserves over the last year but must address the impacts of an overall reduction in funding and ongoing challenges caused by Covid-19. An overview of local government finances in Scotland 2020/21, published today by the Accounts Commission, captures the full-year impact of Covid-19.
10/3/2022
PM Drives Up Regional Investment With 30-year Strategy To Secure Shipbuilding Future
The Prime Minister will visit a Merseyside dockyard today as he announces a £4 billion injection into the UK's regional shipbuilding industry. PM announces £4 billion injection into regional shipbuilding to support thousands of high-quality jobs.10/3/2022
Statement On The Phasing Out Of Russian Oil Imports
Statement by Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, on the phasing out of Russian oil imports. Thank you very much Madam Deputy Speaker.10/3/2022
Council Agrees Proposals For Second Round Of Levelling Up Fund
Council agrees proposals for second round of Levelling Up Fund Highland Council has agreed proposals for Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund bid, with submissions expected to be submitted in June 2022. Three bids including projects in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross; Ross, Skye and Lochaber; and a NC500 transport bid, will be submitted.10/3/2022
Action Needed On Dysfunctional Children's Social Care Market
UK has "sleepwalked" into a system in which children are failing to get suitable placements in foster care and children's homes, finds new report published today. Market study recommends development of national and regional bodies to support local authorities with getting suitable placements for children CMA also seeking to address concerns about financial stability of private children's home providers and high profits in the sector, through financial health assessments and by boosting in-house foster care.10/3/2022
Government Backs Innovative Businesses With New £150 Million Loan Scheme
Government launches new series of loans worth £150 million to support innovative SMEs and level up the UK launch of the loans programme will broaden the financial support available to businesses, ensuring they can access funding at all stages of innovation builds on the successful pilot programme that provided £163 million to around 200 businesses in all parts of the UK, supporting hundreds of jobs. Some of the UK's most innovative businesses are set to benefit from a new series of loan competitions offering up to £150 million to support their research and development projects, the government announced today.
10/3/2022
Fast-tracked Benefit Access Extended To More Nearing End Of Life
Changes will extend eligibility to end of life support from six to 12 months from 4 April 2022. Those nearing end of life will be given fast-tracked access to Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance.10/3/2022
Home Secretary Update On Support For Ukrainians
The Home Secretary has updated Parliament on the government's support for people fleeing Ukraine. Mr.
10/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 10 March 2022 - Deaths Rise Again
14,387 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 41 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.10/3/2022
Abramovich And Deripaska Among 7 Oligarchs Targeted In Estimated £15 Billion Sanction Hit
The UK has announced sanctions against 7 oligarchs including Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska. owner of Chelsea FC sees his assets frozen, a prohibition on transactions with UK individuals and businesses, a travel ban and transport sanctions imposed.10/3/2022
Motion on personal safety of Councillors agreed
The Highland Council today (10 March 2022) agreed a Motion by Cllr Pippa Hadley and Cllr Bill Lobban, the motion stated: "This Council recognises we live in rapidly changing times, with ever increasing challenges shaping the roles Councillors have, along with the challenges that are faced in performing this role. There is an increasing awareness of the inherent personal risk that is attached to a public position, but there has been little ongoing discussion on how this risk presents and how it can be minimised considering existing and emerging threats.10/3/2022
NHS Highland warns of continued high levels of COVID in the community
Continued high levels of COVID cases in the communities of the Highlands and Argyll and Bute mean that NHS Highland remains under pressure. A number of outbreaks in hospitals, care homes and other locations relate directly to this increased community spread.9/3/2022
Those With Covid-19 Symptoms To Contact Their GP
Return to pre-pandemic procedures. Patients with COVID-19 symptoms are being asked to contact their GP instead of NHS 24 from the end of March.9/3/2022
Become A Peer Supporter
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9/3/2022
Improving Health And Social Care For Older People In Scotland
Views sought on Strategy for Older People. Older people are being asked how health and social services should change to help make Scotland the best place in the world to grow old.9/3/2022
