News Archive
22/1/2021
CBI Scotland Quarterly Industrial Trends Survey
BRIEF RESPITE FOR MANUFACTURING SECTOR BUT OUTLOOK REMAINS CHALLENGING. Manufacturing output stabilised in the quarter to January, following three consecutive quarters of decline, according to the latest CBI quarterly Industrial Trends Survey for Scotland.22/1/2021
Convergence Payments Underway - Package of more than £70 million confirmed
Farmers and crofters across the country will start to see additional money paid out to them by the end of the month as the second and final instalment of convergence funding is distributed. Around 18,000 farmers and crofters will benefit from the support worth £71.8 million.22/1/2021
Supporting Health And Social Care Staff
Additional funding of £500,000 is being allocated to provide practical measures of support for health and social care staff working to tackle the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Following direct feedback from staff, this funding will support local provision of hot drinks and snacks and other measures to aid rest and recuperation during their shifts, which will support their wellbeing and ease some pressures they face at work.22/1/2021
Retail Sales, Great Britain: December 2020
Main points In December 2020, retail sales volumes increased by 0.3% when compared with November 2020, resulting in an increase of 2.7% when compared with February's pre-lockdown level. Clothing stores reported strong monthly growth of 21.5%, rebounding from a large fall in November 2020 when stores were closed because of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.22/1/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19 Update: First Minister's Statement - 22 January 2021
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at a media briefing in St Andrew's House, Edinburgh on Friday 22 January 2021. Published: 22 Jan 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: First Minister's statement - 22 January 2021 I will give you first of all the usual daily statistics report.21/1/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19 daily data for Scotland - 21 January 2021
1,636 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 27,873 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 7.0% of these were positive 89 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.21/1/2021
Learning during lockdown and digital inclusion progress in Highland
The Council's ICT in Learning team have been working hard to continue to support our school communities as we deliver remote learning to all children and young people across Highland. Chair of Education committee, Cllr John Finlayson said: "I want to thank all of our staff in Education who have worked incredibly hard to ensure that our school communities are receiving support and a quality education experience.
21/1/2021
Support For Childminders
Funding of £1 million has been made available for childminders who have been financially impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grants of up to £1,000 each will be made to eligible childminding providers, and work is now underway with the Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) to finalise the details of the scheme.21/1/2021
UK House Price Index: November 2020
The Office for National Statistics has published the report on 20th January 2021. Main points UK average house prices increased by 7.6% over the year to November 2020, up from 5.9% in October 2020, to stand at a record high of £250,000; this is the highest annual growth rate the UK has seen since June 2016.
21/1/2021
Green ports to aid economic recovery
Proposals have been unveiled for a new model of green ports focused on inclusive growth, fair work practices and delivering a net zero economy. The Scottish Government is developing plans to establish fair, sustainable, green ports.21/1/2021
A Fairer Recovery From The Pandemic
Tackling poverty and inequality can be central to Scotland's recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new report. The Social Renewal Advisory Board has published 20 Calls to Action to help create a fairer country, with recommendations around the themes of Money and Work; People, Rights and Advancing Equality; and Communities and Collective Endeavour.21/1/2021
Consumer price inflation, UK: December 2020
Details from the Report by the Office for National Statistics. Main points The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) 12-month inflation rate was 0.8% in December 2020, up from 0.6% in November.21/1/2021
Engineering Apprenticeships At Dounreay
Dounreay, Caithness ENGINEERING Apprenticeships (Mechanical, Electrical, Control & Instrumentation). For details see - http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?280861-Engineering-Apprenticeships-(Mechanical-Electrical-Control-amp-Instrumentation).21/1/2021
Coronavirus and the latest indicators for the UK economy and society: 21 January 2021
Published today (21 January 2021) by the Office for National Statistics. Early experimental data on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the UK economy and society.
21/1/2021
Personal And Economic Well-being In Great Britain: January 2021
From the Office for National Statistics published 21 January 2021. Estimates looking across multiple sources for personal and economic well-being to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on people and households in Great Britain.
21/1/2021
Support For Children Of Keyworkers - Advice For Employers And Employees
The definitions of key workers agreed with local authorities previously during the pandemic will continue to apply. The need for local flexibility to suit local circumstances is acknowledged.21/1/2021
People Urged To Apply To The EU Settlement Scheme
Deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme 30 June 2021. With less than 6 months to go before the EU Settlement Scheme's application deadline of 30 June 2021, European citizens are being urged to apply now to secure their rights in UK law.
21/1/2021
New Campaign Urges People To Roll Their Sleeves Up
A new campaign encouraging people to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible launches today 921 January 2021. The ‘Roll your sleeves up' campaign will emphasise the importance of the vaccine and its safety, as well as the prioritisation list set out by Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) to ensure those most at risk are vaccinated first.21/1/2021
Decriminalisation Of TV Licence Evasion Consultation Response
Today, the government published its response to the consultation on decriminalising TV licence evasion. The consultation invited views on whether the government should proceed with the decriminalisation of TV licence evasion by replacing the criminal sanction with an alternative civil enforcement scheme.20/1/2021
