News Archive
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
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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
‘Putin's War’ is already having an impact on costs, supply chains and international trade that goes far beyond the borders of Ukraine and Russia
ParcelHero says ‘Putin's War' is already having an impact on costs, supply chains and international trade that goes far beyond the borders of Ukraine and Russia. The international delivery expert ParcelHero says freight transport services to Ukraine are at a virtual stop, and many services to Russia have been suspended.2/3/2022
National Radiotherapy Plan For Scotland
£1.5 million for specialised radiotherapy services. A new plan has been published to improve radiotherapy services for cancer patients.2/3/2022
First Minister: Waive Visas For Ukrainians - Scotland ready to welcome refugees
The UK Government has been urged to waive all visa requirements for any Ukrainian nationals seeking refuge in the UK. In a letter to the Prime Minister, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said "It is vital that rapid, safe and legal routes be established immediately, cooperating with our international partners wherever possible.2/3/2022
UK Pledges Another £80 Million In Aid To Help Ukraine Deal With Humanitarian Crisis
The UK government has pledged another £80 million in aid after Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. new funding brings total UK support during current Ukraine crisis to £220 million, which includes £120 million of humanitarian aid.
2/3/2022
UK Imposes Sanctions On Belarus For Its Role In The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
The Foreign Secretary launched a first tranche of sanctions against Belarusian individuals and organisations in response to Belarus' role in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. first tranche of sanctions implemented against Belarus for its role supporting Russia's military invasion Belarusian Chief of the General Staff and 3 other deputy defence ministers sanctioned two military enterprises sanctioned Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has today (Tuesday 1 March) launched a first tranche of sanctions against Belarusian individuals and organisations in response to the role the country is playing in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including facilitating the invasion from within its borders.2/3/2022
