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Dedicated road marking team mobilised throughout the Highlands

Highland Council's dedicated road marking team has been fully mobilised to carry out road marking across the Highland region.  Finally after many years of depending on contractors from the south a Highland council team will be able to get on with the work regularly as weather allows.  

Construction In America FALLS APART After Trump Gets Rid Of ENTIRE TEAMS

Construction In America FALLS APART After Trump Gets Rid Of ENTIRE TEAMS Of Workers | Projects Halted, Industry in Crisis.   The U.S.  

Supporting small food and drink businesses

Food and drink festivals, farmers markets and culinary masterclasses are just some of the projects from across Scotland set to benefit from grants of up to £5,000.   The latest round of the Regional Food Fund will support 15 local and collaborative projects helping small food businesses to thrive while promoting local produce.  

Unlocking billions in private capital to tackle climate change

The UK's International Climate Finance (ICF) mobilises billions in public and private funding for clean energy projects in developing countries.   Public finance alone is not going to fund the global energy transition.  

Education update and positive destinations for our school leavers

The Highland Council, Education Committee met today (Wednesday 4 June 2025) and received a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the Education and Learning Service.  It included positive school leaver destinations and an update on the refreshed attainment strategy and the Education and Learning management restructure.  

Mission impossible? Five things to look out for at next week's pivotal Spending Review

After a shaky start on the economy, Ministers have been happy to emphasise three trade agreements and some better-than-expected growth in recent weeks.   They will hope the Spending Review (SR), on 11 June, can be a chance to build (build, build) on this, and to flesh out more concrete plans on the Government's other ‘missions'.  

Can bond vigilantes really hold governments to account, forcing them to dance to their tune?

The idea that bond vigilantes can set government policy suits the City and neoliberal politicians, who'd like it to be true.   But is it?.  

European Central Bank Chief Unveils Dollar Replacement Strategy

We are honored to welcome Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, for a keynote address in Berlin on Europe's role in a fragmented world.   Coming shortly after the formation of Germany's new government, this timely speech will provide insightful perspectives on the future of Europe's economic leadership.  

Expanding opportunities to learn Gaelic at school

Tha comhairlichean Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd air fàilte a chur air an obair ionmholta a thathar a' dèanamh gus cothroman a leudachadh do luchd-ionnsachaidh òga na Gàidhlig.   Aig coinneamh Chomataidh na Gàidhlig an-diugh (Diciadain 4 Ògmhios) chaidh an obair leasachaidh a thathar a’ dèanamh aig Bun-Sgoil Bhaile an Fhraoich ann an Inbhir Nis a chomharrachadh mar dheagh eisimpleir de bhith a’ cruthachadh "spiorad mhath is ion-ghabhaltach airson na Gàidhlig thar na sgoile".  

Sellafield's race against time: nuclear waste clean-up not going quickly enough, PAC warns

Report highlights latest picture on delays and cost rises in c.£136bn 100-year nuclear decommissioning project.   The retrieval of waste from ageing buildings at the most hazardous nuclear site in the UK is not happening quickly enough.