News Archive
20/2/2022
Reducing Fuel Duty Would Help Transport Users
Commenting on record high UK petrol and diesel prices, Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: "The price of petrol and diesel has risen by nearly 40p per litre (27 per cent) in two years, contributing to inflation in all goods and services of just over 1 per cent, or a fifth of the overall rise this year. “We haven't seen prices like this since the financial crisis and, while much of the increase relates to the pandemic recovery, the situation in the Ukraine means it’s likely to get worse before it gets better.20/2/2022
Plea To Help Vulnerable Adults At Risk Of Harm
More than 700 referrals made every week. People are being asked to keep an eye out for vulnerable adults in their local communities amid concerns the pandemic has left some people more isolated.19/2/2022
Coronavirus Guidance For Childcare Services And School Ages
Guidance for the childcare sector to help providers, staff and parents understand how to operate safely during the coronavirus pandemic (updated 17 February 2022). What does this involve? The Scottish Government has published guidance for the childcare sector to help providers, staff and parents understand how to operate safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
19/2/2022
Highlands & Eilean Siar weather forecast
Weather Forecast from the Met Office. Saturday 19 Feb - Wednesday 23 Feb.19/2/2022
Store Openings and Closures - 2021 Closures slow, but consumers and chains still migrating to retail parks
A report from Price Waterhouse Cooper. In positive news for the retail sector, store closures for chains and multiples slowed versus the last two years.
19/2/2022
Innovation Support To Help Your Company Grow Faster
Learn how Scottish Enterprise's innovation support service can help you review your innovation activities, nurture new ideas and implement changes to help grow your business. Innovative businesses grow faster.
19/2/2022
Free Advice On Funding An Apprentice For Your Business
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 7-11 March 2022. Scottish Apprenticeships are playing an essential role in Scotland's economic revival.
19/2/2022
The Honey In Your Jar - Sweet And Delicious But Is It All Honey?
GC team publishes scientific papers on honey authentication. Note - This is complex issue and the two scientific papers are not easy reading for the non scientist.
19/2/2022
Retail Outlook - 2022 What Happened To Retail In 2021, What Did We Learn And How Can Businesses Respond In 2022?
Price Waterhouse cooper, Accountants look at the retail out look for 2022. We look at trading results from the festive season 2021, analyse how specific sectors performed, and reveal the trends we expect to see over the next 12 months, as well as how retailers can win the battle for share of wallet.19/2/2022
Public invited to take part in Wick Street Design Forum
Following on from the recent announcement that The Highland Council has been successful in applying to the Sustran Places for Everyone fund for an ambitious project to redesign Wick High Street. The Council will be hosting a public forum to update the community on progress and give members of the public the chance to ask questions.
19/2/2022
£1.4m For Projects Supporting Sustainable Fishing And Fisheries Science Across The Uk
Eight innovative new projects that will support the UK's fishing industry to be more productive and sustainable have been awarded £1.4 million from the UK Government. Five of the projects - receiving £1.121m – involve Scottish expertise.: One winning project, whose partners include the Scottish White Fish Producers Association, will use its award of almost £282,000 to explore the use of artificial lights to change fish behaviour.
19/2/2022
So You Are Thinking About Hiring Staff From Abroad - Help To Do It Is Available
TalentScotland can help you navigate the UK immigration system. Join their live webinars or watch them on demand.
19/2/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 19 February 2022
7,056 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 16 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
18/2/2022
Unilever: Why The Maker Of Marmite Is Feeling The Squeeze
As a major manufacturer of well known cleaning products, it is perhaps fitting that events at Unilever have started to resemble something of a corporate soap opera. In the last few weeks there has been increased pressure at the top, a failed merger attempt, backlash from investors, and an announcement of major job cuts.
18/2/2022
Highland Council Winter Road Condition Report For Friday 18 February 2022
Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at https://www.highland.gov.uk/gritting The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.18/2/2022
20mph Speed Limits For Inverness Motion Agreed
The Highland Council's City of Inverness Area Committee agreed the following Motion on 17 February 2022. 20mph speed limits - this Committee recognises that increases in active travel, along with children and parents using safe routes to schools, and this Council's policy to develop 20-minute communities, will elevate the instances where motorised vehicles will come into conflict with those engaged in all forms of active travel.
18/2/2022
The UK Carbon Dioxide Shortage Still Hasn't Been Resolved - Here Are Some Long-term Answers
The UK's supply of carbon dioxide (CO₂), which is essential for everything from critical NHS operations to keeping food fresh while being transported, remains in jeopardy. It was recently ensured for the second time in a few months thanks to a short-term deal between leading supplier CF Industries and the UK government, which keeps CF's two English plants up and running until the end of April.
18/2/2022
Girls in gangs: how they are recruited, exploited and trapped
There has long been a misconception that gangs are made up of boys and young men, typically from ethnic minority groups and disadvantaged backgrounds. But the reality is very different.
18/2/2022
Further Support For Culture Recovery
Culture and events sectors to benefit from £16 million The government's Omicron business support fund will help cultural organisations, events, museums and freelancers recover from the economic impact of coronavirus restrictions. £16 million funding for this financial year is being allocated as follows: £12 million to Creative Scotland towards support for a hardship fund for creative freelancers, a recovery fund for cultural organisations and for Edinburgh Festivals celebrating their 75th year.
18/2/2022
