News Archive
16/4/2024
College Lecturers Strike Action Across Scotland Starts Today 16 April 2024
EIS-FELA members across Scotland should have received a fair pay award in September 2022. College Employers Scotland have so far failed to table an acceptable pay offer with assurances on job security.16/4/2024
Travel Award Scheme Continues To Support Talented Highland Athletes
Talented athletes from across the Highlands are being supported through the latest round of the Highland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) delivered through a partnership between sportscotland and High Life Highland. Ten talented Highland athletes competing at regional, national, and international level, in sports including swimming, mountain biking and surfing will receive funding as well as access to High Life facilities to support them to progress in their sport.
16/4/2024
Smoking Costs Billions More Than Tobacco Taxes
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) published new figures showing the far-reaching impact smoking has on society on the day the consultation to create a ‘smokefree generation' closed. The charity says it demonstrates why action to make smoking history is needed and how this will benefit the whole of society.
16/4/2024
As Fuel Prices Creep Up Again - What are the latest UK petrol prices and diesel prices? 
The RAC keeps a page with the latest prices of petrol and diesel. The prices below are the latest available average unleaded petrol, diesel and liquid petroleum gas (LPG) averages across supermarket, motorway and other independent forecourts in the UK, and are updated daily where data is available.
15/4/2024
Majority Of Brits Planning Family Holidays Despite Rising Costs
In a time of economic uncertainty and shifting travel preferences, are multigenerational family holidays still a priority?. Legal & General surveyed over 2,000 UK adults, aged 18 and over, to shed light on how family holidays are changing.
15/4/2024
Winners Of The Next Election Will Govern Universal Credit Britain - With Working Renters Winning Out From The Reform, While Those With Disabilities Face Major Income Losses
Universal Credit (UC) is on track to be fully rolled-out to seven million families by the end of the next parliament, with working renters the main winners. Those with disabilities the main losers from the reform as it faces up to new challenges like rising long-term sickness, according to new Resolution Foundation research published today (Monday 15 April 2024).
15/4/2024
Enhancing Social Care Services
More than £9 million is being made available over the next three years to give people who access social care more choice and control over decisions relating to their care. This funding builds on an additional £2 billion investment in social care and integration, as part of the Scottish Budget for 2024-25, and delivers on the Scottish Government's commitment to increase spending by 25% over this Parliament - two years ahead of the original target.15/4/2024
Public Procurement Generated More Than £13 Billion In 2021-22
Scotland's public sector procurement spend generated more than £13 billion in economic activity and contributed £7.5 billion to Scotland’s GDP in 2021-22, a new report has shown. The fifth annual report on procurement activity in Scotland shows that in 2021-22 public sector procurement spend during the year reached £16 billion with £8.9 billion spent in Scotland.15/4/2024
Why Batteries Come In So Many Sizes And Shapes
If you've looked in your utility drawer lately, you may have noticed the various shapes, sizes and types of batteries that power your electronic devices. First, there are the round, non-rechargeable button cells for your watches and small items.
15/4/2024
UK Sanctions Businesses Funding Sudan War: 15 April 2024
The UK has announced sanctions on businesses which support activity of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, the military groups behind the conflict in Sudan . Sanctions imposed by the UK on businesses which support activity of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, the military groups behind the conflict in Sudan.15/4/2024
How Are You Going To Pay For It?
‘How are you going to pay for it?' is the question every journalist asks every politician and every campaigner who wants the government to do more. And now there is a way to answer that question.
14/4/2024
How The National Living Wage Helps The UKs Poorest Households: New Research
The UK's national living wage has just been raised by 10% to £11.44 per hour. It is now payable for all workers aged 21 and over, where previously it was for those aged 23 and over.
14/4/2024
If You Get Your Financial Advice On Social Media, Watch Out For Misinformation
When your parents had financial troubles or questions about planning for the future, they may have sought the help of a financial adviser, their bank, or other professional. Today, many people turn to social media.
14/4/2024
Dr John Campbell - Japan Data - Just Makes Things Look Worse For Covid Vaccinations
Increased Age-Adjusted Cancer Mortality After the Third mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticle Vaccine Dose During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan Gibo M, Kojima S, Fujisawa A, et al. (April 08, 2024) Increased Age-Adjusted Cancer Mortality After the Third mRNA-Lipid Nanoparticle Vaccine Dose During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Japan.
14/4/2024
UK Military Activity In The Middle East As Iran Sends Over 300 Drones And Missiles To Attack Israel
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday night, in the Islamic Republic's first ever direct attack on Israel. In response to increased Iranian threats and the growing risk of escalation in the Middle East, the UK Government has been working with partners across the region to encourage de-escalation and prevent further attacks.
13/4/2024
Independent Candidate Wins Inverness South Bi-election
The by-election to elect a councillor to represent Ward 19 - Inverness South on The Highland Council has been won by Duncan Cameron McDonald - Independent who was one of the eight candidates who contested the vacancy. Voters in the ward went to the poll yesterday (Thursday 11 April) and the by-election count was held this morning in The Highland Council Headquarters in Inverness.
13/4/2024
Tv Licence Scams - Letters And Emails Are Still Being Sent To Get Your Cash
For the first time we received a scam tv licensing letter headed up - Local Investigation active in your area. The letter said there was no record of a tv licence at your address.
13/4/2024
£33 Million Of Drugs Seized By Royal Navy In The Middle East
HMS Lancaster seizes almost £33 million worth of drugs in the Middle East. In another blow to drug smugglers, Royal Navy warship HMS Lancaster seized drugs with a street value of nearly £33m as she struck twice against traffickers in the Middle East inside 24 hours.
13/4/2024
UK And US To Clamp Down Harder On The Trade Of Russian Metals
Today's action brings the world's two largest metal exchanges into the scope of existing bans. Russian metal producers blocked from profits from the London Metal Exchange and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, reducing a crucial source of revenue for the Kremlin.12/4/2024
