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21/6/2018
Raising A Tobacco-free Generation
Further actions to stop young people taking up smoking and raise a tobacco-free generation have been outlined. The Scottish Government's updated Tobacco Control Action Plan sets out 44 specific actions to address health inequalities and cut smoking rates in the communities where people find it most difficult to quit.21/6/2018
New community land management scheme launched
Crown Estate Scotland has opened up coastline, seabed and rural estates for local management under a new scheme launched on (20 June 2018). The Local Pilots Scheme enables community bodies and local authorities to take on land and property to test new and innovative ways of sustainable development.21/6/2018
New Venture To Safeguard Unst Partnership's Future
Britain's most northerly community is to become the first to benefit from acquiring a publicly owned asset from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) through an Asset Transfer under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. The Unst Partnership will purchase and refurbish the building it currently leases from HIE and create a recycling facility and second-hand shop as well as a new part-time post to help run it.
21/6/2018
Colleges' Financial Health Improves But Challenges Remain
A deal to harmonise staff pay at a cost of £50m a year will absorb projected savings from the reform of Scotland's colleges, says the Auditor General. Caroline Gardner's annual report on colleges says the sector reported a very small surplus in its underlying financial position in 2016/17, compared to the previous year's £8m deficit.
21/6/2018
Brexit Roundup: Where Are We Heading?
The Scottish Centre on European Relations in April 2018 published a new report on the big challenges that line the road ahead for the EU, UK and Scotland as the Brexit process unfolds to its autumn denouement. The report contains analysis from 15 leading experts and commentators from Scotland, Northern Ireland and the EU.21/6/2018
Digital Development Loan Launched
A £2 million Digital Development Loan has been launched for Scottish companies which want to improve their digital capabilities and processes. It's open to SMEs which want to develop areas such as cyber security, data analytics and software engineering, and/or increase the digital skills of their staff.
21/6/2018
37% of people living in Scotland think the UK will be cashless in 10 years or less
37% of people living in Scotland think the UK will be cashless in 10 years or less, reveals Equifax research. www.equifax.co.uk Online research from Equifax[1], the credit information provider, reveals 37% of people living in Scotland believe the UK will be a cashless society within the next 10 years.
20/6/2018
Serco Northlink Ferries: Investors in People Silver Accreditation
Serco NorthLink Ferries celebrates being the first ferry company in Scotland to achieve the prestigious Investors in People Silver Accreditation, the most successful framework for business improvement through people in the UK. Stuart Garrett, Serco's Managing Director of NorthLink Ferries, joined the team at NorthLink Ferries' Stromness call centre to celebrate the achievement.
20/6/2018
Highland toilets to remain open until review complete
The process of carrying out a review of public toilet provision in The Highland Council area is underway and is due for completion by the end of October this year. Meanwhile, during the summer tourist season Highland Council toilets will remain open until the end of October.20/6/2018
Land Ownership - New register will improve transparency
The first steps are being taken to create a public register of people who ultimately make decisions about how land is used and managed. The Scottish Government is publishing proposals that will, if agreed, reveal for the first time the controlling interests of land owned by trusts and overseas companies.20/6/2018
Retail Sales, Great Britain: May 2018
In May 2018, the quantity bought in the retail industry increased by 1.3% when compared with April 2018 with growth across all main sectors. Feedback from retailers suggested that a sustained period of good weather and Royal Wedding celebrations encouraged spending in food and household goods stores in May.
20/6/2018
Funding For Offshore Wind
Up to £2 million of funding to encourage innovation in the offshore wind sector and reduce development costs has been announced by the Scottish Government. The funding is targeted at supporting innovation across the sector to reduce long-term costs, improving health and safety standards, and widening educational opportunities within the industry.20/6/2018
Convenience Of Debit Card Payments Puts Cash In Second Place
* At the end of 2017, UK consumers made 13.2 billion debit card payments compared to 13.1 billion cash payments. * Almost two thirds of Britons now using contactless payments as the number of payments doubles in one year.20/6/2018
Stability, Certainty and Simplicity for Farming And Rural Support
Public consultation launched. Proposals for a five year transition period for farming and rural support, should Scotland leave the EU, have been announced by Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing.20/6/2018
Scottish Crown Estate - Bill to give communities a stronger voice
The Scottish Parliament has approved in principle a bill that will give local authorities and communities the opportunity to directly manage Scottish Crown Estate assets. The Scottish Crown Estate Bill will establish a framework for changes in the management of these assets to deliver wider benefits and new opportunities for local control, including giving local authorities and communities a stronger voice in the management of Scottish Crown Estate assets.20/6/2018
Scottish Annual Business Statistics 2016
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland. Scotland's Chief Statistician today released Scottish Annual Business Statistics (SABS) 2016.20/6/2018
Fraser Of Allender Report Says Cautious optimism for growth in 2018/19 but..
Cautious optimism for growth in 2018/19 but lack of clarity on Brexit risks 'holding back Scotland's recovery'. Uncertainties hampering business preparations - Scottish economic growth is set to recover this year but remain below trend, according to analysis by the University of Strathclyde's Fraser of Allander Institute.
20/6/2018
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 20 June 2018
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June, 20th) sold 161 store cattle and 6 adult head of breeding cattle. Bullocks (87) averaged 233.4p and sold to 284.5p per kg for a pen of 362kg Aberdeen Angus crosses from Calrossie Mains, Nigg, and £1,190.00 gross for a 540kg Limousin cross from Muirton Mains, Urray.20/6/2018
UNISON to strike in East Dunbartonshire Council
Unions have served formal notice on East Dunbartonshire Council and its offshoot East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust of four days of strike action over proposed cuts to workers' terms and conditions. UNISON members will take strike action on 21, 22, 25 and 26 June.20/6/2018
New Social Housing Safety - Sprinkler systems to protect against fire
Legislation to make sprinkler systems compulsory in new social housing is to be taken forward. Housing Minister Kevin Stewart confirmed that the Scottish Government will take forward David Stewart MSP's proposal for a Members' Bill to make it a legal requirement for all future new build social housing properties to be fitted with sprinkler systems.Search Our Site
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