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Reform's plans to block renewable energy will increase energy costs. Why do they want to do that?
Reform has pledged to do everything it can to block green energy, but doing so will increase energy prices. Why do they want to do that? .
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Dounreay awarded Gold status for fourth year by ECITB
NRS Dounreay has been awarded Gold status for skills and training for the fourth consecutive year by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board. The engineering construction industry values its members, who design, construct, maintain, renew and dismantle the UK's strategically important industrial infrastructure.
Highlands and Islands supply chain spotlight at All-Energy 2025
More than 30 of the region's businesses are took centre stage at the UK's biggest renewable energy exhibition and conference at Glasgow’s SEC 14-15 May. Global experts, academics and innovators gathered at the annual All-Energy exhibition and conference to advance Scotland’s goal of net zero and achieving a sustainable future.Today
Keir Starmer - The world has paid the price for Putin's aggression. He must now pay for avoiding peace.
Piling the pressure on the Kremlin will be the focus of discussions at the European Political Community [EPC] today, after Putin dodged US arranged peace talks in Istanbul yesterday [Thursday]. Prime Minister to convene leaders at EPC to drive forward response to Putin's stalling tactics.Innovative project at Moray carrot firm will lead to growth
An innovation project by a major carrot grower in Moray is forecast to strengthen the company's position and create more jobs. Family-run firm, AA Carrots Ltd grows carrots on 400 acres of land around Moray and Aberdeenshire, of which around half is organic.
New green training skills facilities open in Stornoway - Fosgladh Goireasan Trèanaidh Sgilean Uaine ann an Steòrnabhagh
The new, state-of-the-art Technology and Innovation Centre at UHI North, West and Hebrides' Stornoway campus officially opened following a £2.3m investment. It is the first capital project to be delivered under the Islands Growth Deal, a ten-year package that seeks to drive economic growth and the creation of sustainable jobs across Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides.
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Tackling the housing emergency
A range of measures have been taken by the Scottish Government to increase investment in housebuilding. Additionally to help reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation since declaring a housing emergency last year.Today
New action to expand Scottish exports
A bespoke plan to help Scottish companies export to the United States will be drawn up as part of new measures aimed at boosting trade. It is one of six actions announced in the First Minister's Programme for Government to assist exporters and address global trade challenges.Today
Expanding NHS orthopaedic services - Major increase in surgical procedures
Health Secretary Neil Gray visited Gartnavel General Hospital today to see first-hand how Scottish Government investment is supporting increased capacity in orthopaedic services to deliver faster care for patients. The visit follows the Programme for Government announced by the First Minister last week, which committed to the delivery of more than 150,000 additional NHS appointments and procedures, including in surgical procedures such as hip and knee replacements compared to last year.Operator sought for new innovation centre
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is looking to contract a specialist operating company to run a new multi-million-pound innovation centre under development in Moray to support manufacturing. The three-year contract will involve developing and managing the service offering of the new Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM), as well as stakeholder engagement, marketing and promotion of the facility.
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Taskforce launched to enhance police response to people smuggling
A new dedicated taskforce has been launched to transform the way in which the police respond to organised immigration crime gangs operating from the UK. A new dedicated taskforce has been launched to transform the way in which the police respond to organised immigration crime gangs operating from the UK, facilitating people-smuggling across the Channel.
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Flagship Sellafield project seals major milestone
Plutonium treatment plant moves a step closer to completion. The Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP) is one of our largest and most complex construction projects.
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Supporting climate education and engagement
First Minister John Swinney has announced new funding to support groups and schools across Scotland to learn more about climate change and nature loss, and take climate action where they can. The Scottish Government supports the Eco-Schools programme to help embed climate environmental and outdoor learning as a meaningful part of daily learning and teaching.Today
MHRA approves vaccine to protect against pneumococcal infections such as pneumonia and meningitis
As with all products, the MHRA will keep its safety under close review. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today (15 May 2025) approved a vaccine (Capvaxive) for people aged 18 years and older to help protect against illnesses caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus.Yesterday
Highland Council awards new contract for road repairs
After a successful three-week trial of thermal technology in 2024, Highland Council has appointed Thermal Road Repairs for a two-year patching repair contract worth a seven-figure sum. This will provide an additional resource for repairing surface defects such as potholes, cracking and deteriorating surfacing joints.
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Water scarcity report from SEPA
The river catchments of the Nith, Dee (Galloway), Cree, Doon, Irvine and Ayr and the Clyde have been raised to Alert. The river catchments of the Shin, Naver, Conon, Spey, Deveron, Ythan, Don (Aberdeenshire), Dee (Aberdeenshire), Esk, Firth of Tay, Firth of Forth, Almond, Tyne (Lothian), Tweed, Esk (Dumfriesshire), Annan and Thurso remain at Alert.
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Water scarcity and Council support for private water supplies users
Following an unusually dry start to 2025, Scotland has been placed on an "early warning" for water scarcity by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). Considering this warning, Highland Council's Environmental Health Team is recommending that consumers on private water supplies use water responsibly, to check the water system for any indications of leaks or contamination risks and think about other options if your water supply is potentially in shortage.Yesterday
Toxic lead in the UK: Laura Hughes, Financial Times - Paul Foot Award Nominee 2025
For six days Page 94 is covering the extraordinary stories of the investigative journalists shortlisted for this year's Paul Foot Award, before the winner's announcement next week. First up is Laura Hughes (The Financial Times) for her deep-dive about the abandoned mines leaching toxic lead into British soil, livestock and food, and why nobody is taking responsibility.Yesterday
ScotRail reminds customers of timetable improvements coming this weekend
ScotRail is reminding customers that significant timetable improvements will come into effect from Sunday, 18 May, with a focus on enhancing rail connections for Fife and other parts of the country. The updated timetable will see more frequent services to and from Leven, improving links to Edinburgh and better connecting communities throughout Fife.Yesterday
