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Caithness Business May Be Offline on Thursday

Caithness Business May be offline for some time on Thursday due to upgrades..  

Scottish Monthly GDP Estimates For January - Output remains 8.4% below the pre-pandemic

Scotland's GDP fell by 2.3% in January, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician.   This is the third consecutive monthly fall in GDP, as restrictions on economic activity were extended to the current lockdown for mainland Scotland.  

Accelerating Scotland's Tech-led Recovery

A leading expert in scaling digital businesses has been appointed to oversee work to establish Scotland as a world-class technology hub.   Mark Logan, former Skyscanner executive and Professor of Computing Science at the University of Glasgow, will advise ministers on implementing the recommendations stemming from his independent review of the Scottish tech ecosystem.  

North Sea Deal To Protect Jobs In Green Energy Transition

High-skilled oil and gas workers and the supply chain will not be left behind in transition to low carbon future as landmark North Sea Transition Deal is agreed with industry.   UK becomes first G7 country to agree a landmark deal to support the oil and gas industry's transition to clean, green energy - while supporting 40,000 jobs.  

£660 Million UK Government Funding For Scotland

Scotland will benefit from additional UK Government funding for the NHS and social care services.   Scotland will benefit from £660 million of additional UK Government funding, as a result of last week's announcement by the Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock of a further £7 billion for NHS and social care services In total, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will receive £1.3 billion new funding.  

Places Of Worship In Level 4 Can Reopen From Friday

Western Isles will move to Level 3 in latest easing of lockdown.   People living in all parts of Scotland will be able to attend places of worship in gatherings of up to 50, where there is space for physical distancing, from Friday 26 March.  

Scottish Secretary Speech On Defence In Scotland

Alister Jack delivered a speech at RAF Lossiemouth.   It's a privilege to be here, at this crucial RAF base from where aircraft and crews are poised 24/7, 365 days a year, to scramble and intercept potential threats to UK airspace.  

Inverness Castle Transformation - Exhibition And Content Design Partner Tender

High Life Highland, the managing agent of the project to transform Inverness Castle into a visitor attraction for the Highlands, has today issued a tender for an exhibition and content design partner for the project on behalf of The Highland Council.   Celebrating and interpreting the ‘Spirit of the Highlands' in 100 Stories will be the core theme of the visitor experience.  

100% Non-domestic Rates Relief For Retail, Hospitality, Leisure And Aviation

Thousands of Highland business are to benefit from the extension of 100% Non-Domestic Rates Relief for the retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation sectors for the 12-month period starting on 1 April 2021.   In contrast to the relief available during the financial year ending 31 March 2021, the Scottish Government is requiring qualifying businesses to apply for the relief available from 1 April 2021.  

Support For People With Neurological Conditions

Over £700,000 allocated to projects around the country.   A total of 16 projects which support people with neurological conditions will benefit from a second round of funding to help drive the delivery of a five-year action plan.