News Archive
19/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 19 January 2022
8,495 new cases of COVID-19 reported. Please note that this figure now includes cases identified using either a first LFD (Lateral Flow Device) or PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) positive test.
18/1/2022
Important Changes To The Highway Code Coming In 2022
UK motorists can expect big changes this new year according to research done by vehicle finance specialist Carvine. Later this month, from January 29th, a batch of new Highway Code rules will come into force that will significantly impact how motorists behave behind the wheel.
18/1/2022
Wick High S2 Computing Students Excel In National Challenge
This year, Wick High S2 Computing Science pupils took part in the BEBRAS UK Challenge. The challenge aims to introduce computational thinking to students and is designed to get students all over the world excited about Computing.
18/1/2022
Always pack your High life Card - Leisure Link Partnership extends to Shetland
A partnership providing free use of leisure facilities across Scotland - including Highland - now includes access to multiple leisure facilities across the Shetland Islands. The Leisure Link Partnership allows highlife card holders to access gym, public swimming and fitness classes at leisure centres across Aberdeen, Argyll and Bute, the Borders, Highland, Moray, Orkney, and The Western Isles - all at no extra cost.
18/1/2022
Will The Oil Price hit $100 a barrel again in coming months?
Articles are all over the internet predicting increases in the oil price following the attack by Yemen's Houthi group on the United Arab Emirates, escalating hostilities between the Iran-aligned group and a Saudi Arabian-led coalition. After launching drone and missile strikes which set off explosions in fuel trucks and killed three people, the Houthi movement warned it could target more facilities Brent, WTI jump over $1/barrel to highest since October 2014.18/1/2022
Earnings And Employment From Pay As You Earn Real Time Information, Uk: January 2022
Report from the Office for National Statistics. Early estimates for December 2021 indicate that the number of payrolled employees rose by 4.8% compared with December 2020, a rise of 1,340,000 employees; the number of payrolled employees was up by 1.4% since February 2020, a rise of 409,000.18/1/2022
TV Licence Fee Frozen For Two Years - Err Anything To Divert Attention From Parties
The TV licence fee has been frozen for two years as the government moves to support families in the face of rising living costs. Fee will remain at £159 until 2024 before rising in line with inflation for four years.
18/1/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 18 January 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (January, 18th) sold 9 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (4) averaged 237.1p (-0.8p) and sold to 248.0p per kg and £1,450.80 gross.18/1/2022
Labour Market In The Regions Of The Uk: January 2022
The Office for National Statistics published its latest report today. Between November and December 2021, the number of payrolled employees in each of the regions of the UK continued to increase.
18/1/2022
Focus On The National Insurance Fund
The Government Actuary has published his annual report on the National Insurance Fund (NIF) for Great Britain. The report: projects contribution income, benefit payments and the balance of the NIF over the coming financial years is a source of information for MPs who scrutinise the government's draft legislation for up-rating social security benefits and pensions and updating National Insurance contribution (NIC) terms National Insurance contributions are split between the NHS and the NIF.18/1/2022
Immersive Content Partner Announced For Spirit Of The Highlands And Islands Project
On behalf of The Highland Council, High Life Highland this week announced Airborne Lens as the successful partner for the immersive input to Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project. Director of the Inverness Castle Project, Fiona Hampton, said: "This is a very exciting part of our project, allowing people to become immersed in the natural and cultural heritage of the Highlands and Islands through virtual and augmented reality.18/1/2022
Local government unions call for a fair and decent pay increase as they submit joint pay claim
Local government trade unions have today (Tuesday 18 January 2022) submitted a joint pay claim to COSLA calling for a ‘fair and decent' pay increase to make up for decades of cuts and to recognise the vital role these workers have played during the pandemic. The three trade unions - UNISON, Unite and GMB - submitted the pay claim calling for: • A £3,000 flat rate increase to all spinal column points (based on a 35 hr working week).18/1/2022
Broadband Bills May Rise Up To An Inflation Busting 10%
New research from Choose finds 87% of broadband and mobile customers are unaware prices may increase by as much as 10% by April 2022. With annual price rises linked to inflation set to come into force over the coming months, almost half of respondents (46%) did not know prices would be increasing at all.
18/1/2022
Slashing Carbon Emissions Across Scotland - £8.7 Million For Green Infrastructure Projects
Funding is being awarded to deliver carbon-cutting projects across the country. Eight projects will share £8.7 million of Scottish Government investment, with project partners providing match funding, taking total investment to £24.4 million.18/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 18 January 2022
7,752 new cases of COVID-19 reported. Please note that this figure.
17/1/2022
Neil Gunn Writing Competition 2021/22 - Closing Date Friday 04 March 2022.
High Life Highland and the Neil Gunn Trust are delighted to announce that from Monday 20th September 2021, the 21/22 Neil Gunn Writing Competition is open for entries. The lead judge is distinguished author and patron of the Neil Gunn Trust, James Robertson.
17/1/2022
Offshore Wind Impact Could Be Similar To Oil And Gas Sector, Says HIE
The economic impact of the offshore wind industry in the Highlands and Islands could be similar to that of historic oil and gas developments, according to Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The agency has welcomed today's ScotWind offshore wind leasing round announcement by Crown Estate Scotland.17/1/2022
Highland Hospitality Businesses Invited To Apply For Funding
Hospitality businesses who lost bookings during the Christmas/New Year period are to secure grant support from the Scottish Government. Business will receive either a grant of £4,500 or £6,800 depending on their rateable value.17/1/2022
Offshore Wind Development
First Minister hails "truly historic" opportunity of ScotWind. Billions will be invested in high quality green jobs as part of Scotland's transition to net zero.17/1/2022
