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Now Red - Amber Weather Warning Raised to Red For East Including Caithness and Orkney

Issued today Friday 26 November 2021.   The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for coastal areas in the northeast of the UK as Storm Arwen will bring high winds and disruption for much of the UK.  

New Covid Variant B.1.1.529 Brings Back Red Travel List - Six African countries added

Six African countries added to red list to protect public health as UK designates new Variant under Investigation.   New precautionary travel restrictions are being introduced as the UK Health Security Agency confirms a new variant under investigation.  

Check The Martin Lewis Video To Spend Less At Christmas

Interest rates are going to rise meaning credit cards and mortgage payment will go up Food prices are rising an look to much higher as petrol/diesel prices rise.   Also Energy prices have gone up and at the end of March the cap on prices goes up by £150 a year hitting everyone.  

Pregnant Women Urged To Get Covid-19 Vaccine Following New Uk Safety Data

Catching COVID-19 carries far higher risk than having the vaccine and only 22% of women who gave birth in August were vaccinated.   Pregnant women urged to get their COVID-19 vaccine, as further evidence published on the jab's safety.  

Leading Uk Health Charities Join Forces To Boost Vaccine Uptake

16 leading health charities partner with government and NHS to boost vaccine uptake amongst the country's most vulnerable.   Cancer Research UK and Diabetes UK among those providing information and reassurance to their members through their trusted networks.  

Self-isolation For All Travellers Returning To Scotland From Six African Countries

Decision taken to protect public health in Scotland in light of emerging variant.   All travellers returning to Scotland from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Botswana will be required to self-isolate and take two PCR tests from 12:00 on Friday (26 November 2021), regardless of their vaccination status.  

UK Government Publishes Union Connectivity Review: Proposed Transport Investments For Stronger And Better-connected United Kingdom

Better connections on local and national transport networks to bring all UK communities within closer reach of social and economic opportunities.   Prime Minister underlines commitment to stronger transport connections across the UK, as government publishes Sir Peter Hendy's independent Union Connectivity Review.  

DIT Removes 20% More Trade Barriers To Unlock Major Markets For British Business

The United Kingdom has broken down hundreds of trade barriers around the world in the year to April, opening up new opportunities for British businesses, according to new data published by the Department for International Trade (DIT).   The United Kingdom has broken down hundreds of trade barriers around the world in the year to April, opening up new opportunities for British businesses, according to new data published on Thursday 25 November 2021.  

Second Forres Building Occupied By Expanding Space Firm

The purpose built 929 square metre manufacturing facility at 5 Innovation Way is owned by park developer, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).  It sits opposite Orbex's existing premises also located in the Enterprise Park and owned by the company.  

Minister For Employment Urges Industry To Help Un-pause The Careers Of Women In Menopause

Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, and this Older Workers Week (22nd - 28th November), Minister for Employment Mims Davies is calling on employers to strengthen their support to keep millions in work.   Menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce, and this Older Workers Week (22nd - 28th November), Minister for Employment Mims Davies is calling on employers to strengthen their support to keep millions in work.