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1/1/2021
Letter To The Profession From The Uk Chief Medical Officers Regarding The Uk Covid-19 Vaccination Programmes
Dear colleagues, Thank you for your remarkable commitment to the health of our nation in the most difficult of circumstances; the COVID-19 pandemic is undoubtedly the biggest health crisis in a generation, and certainly in our professional lifetimes.  We are at a critical point in the pandemic as the emergence of a novel variant of SARS-CoV-2 with a markedly higher growth rate is rapidly shifting the epidemiological curve in the wrong direction across much of the UK in the middle of winter.  
1/1/2021
Update - Covid-19 Testing For HGV Drivers Using The Port Of Dover Or Eurotunnel
Kent travel update, 31 December 2020.   Thanks to the support of the army, the backlog of HGVs in Kent has been cleared and hauliers making their way to Dover and the Eurotunnel continue to be tested swiftly and safely.  
1/1/2021
Covid Infections and Deaths Rising in ScotlandThumbnail for article : Covid Infections and Deaths Rising in Scotland
The latest stats from Scottish Government show - 1,372,469 people in Scotland have been tested for #coronavirus The total confirmed as positive has risen by 2,622 to 127,453 Sadly 68 more patients who tested positive have died (4,578 in total) 70 people are in intensive care with recently confirmed COVID-19 1,174 people are in hospital with recently confirmed COVID-19.  
1/1/2021
Happy New Year To Everyone From Us
We wish that 2021 improves for all of you..  
Subsea 7 are about to commence the launch of a pipeline bundle into Sinclair's Bay.
Please be advised that Subsea 7 are about to commence the launch of a pipeline bundle into Sinclair's Bay.   This operation will take between 24 - 36 hours and we require to open the Wester Bridge on the A99 to allow towheads to pass under and out to sea.  
31/12/2020
Former Highland Councillor and staff among Highland awards in New Year Honours List 2021Thumbnail for article : Former Highland Councillor and staff among Highland awards in New Year Honours List 2021
Four people in The Highland Council area have been awarded in the Queen's New Year Honour's list for their services in health, community care, sport and athletics and response to their communities during COVID-19 response.   Highland Council Convener Cllr Bill Lobban said: "I congratulate all four recipients of the Queen's New Year Honours this year for their services and commitment among their communities.  
31/12/2020
Council Leader Reminds Everyone in Highland To Remain Vigilant As Case Numbers Triple
Following the announcement from NHS Highland yesterday that the number of positive cases of Covid in the Highlands had tripled in just a few days, the Leader of The Highland Council is reminding everyone to follow all guidance and to remain extra vigilant.   Councillor Margaret Davidson said: "Up until now the low Covid numbers we have had in our area has been due to very high levels of compliance with the restrictions and the excellent partnership work across Council, NHS Highland and Police to successfully deal with local outbreaks.  
31/12/2020
Praise and gratitude for all community volunteers
The Leader of The Highland Council and the Chair of the Communities and Place Committee have expressed their heartfelt thanks to all council staff, community groups and volunteers helping with the COVID-19 emergency response.   During the original lock down, in March, staff from across all council services volunteered for new roles that included delivering food and essentials, processing business grants and welfare applications, taking calls on the Council's dedicated helplines and contacting the most vulnerable members of our community.  
Significant Milestone Reached With Concrete 'mega Pour'Thumbnail for article : Significant Milestone Reached With Concrete 'mega Pour'
Work on Dounreay's newest radioactive waste store went up a storey last week, with the completion of a ‘mega' concrete pour.   The construction project was one of the first to re-start work on 22 June, following the easing of lock down restrictions.  
30/12/2020
Oxford University/astrazeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Approved
The new vaccine has been approved after meeting the required safety, quality and effectiveness standards.   The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University/AstraZeneca has today been given regulatory approval by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) after meeting required safety, quality and effectiveness standards.  
30/12/2020
Hogmanay At Home - Public Urged To Mark The New Year Responsibly
Members of the public are being urged to protect each other and the NHS by staying home this Hogmanay to suppress coronavirus (COVID-19).   First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has asked the nation to "stick with it and keep looking after each other" to ensure a safe start to 2021.  
30/12/2020
Brexit Deal Rejected By Scottish Parliament
The UK Government's damaging Brexit trade deal does not have the consent of the Scottish Parliament.   MSPs backed the Scottish Government’s Legislative Consent Memorandum, which says the deal will have "a severe detrimental impact on Scotland" and that leaving the EU is a “mistake of historic significance”.  
30/12/2020
Prime Minister's Statement On Coronavirus (covid-19): 30 December 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference.   Today I want to begin with the good news: the approval of the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine which is a fantastic achievement for British science And which will allow us to vaccinate more people, and also vaccinate them more quickly.  
30/12/2020
Formal Tiering In England Review Update: 30 December 2020
More areas in England move to Tier 4 to limit the spread of the virus as case rates rise across the country.   The Midlands, North East, parts of the North West and parts of the South West among those escalated to Tier 4, with almost all remaining areas escalated to Tier 3.  
30/12/2020
Uk-EU Trade And Cooperation Agreement: UK Statement On Overseas Territorieseu
The UK government is providing extra support and reassurance to Overseas Territories excluded from the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.   FCDO Minister for the European Neighbourhood Wendy Morton said:With the signing of the historic UK-EU trade agreement completed the UK Government affirms its unwavering support for all of our Overseas Territories (OTs).  
29/12/2020
1,895 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Scotland
Report 29 December 2020.   1,895 new cases of COVID-19 reported.  
Communities Encouraged To Check Eligibility For FundThumbnail for article : Communities Encouraged To Check Eligibility For Fund
Community organisations in the region which are delivering, reshaping or reintroducing vital community services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, are being encouraged to check their eligibility for a Scottish Government fund.   Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is administering the Communities Recovery Fund (CRF) in the region.  
29/12/2020
Brexit Deal Means Drop In Key Fishing StocksThumbnail for article : Brexit Deal Means Drop In Key Fishing Stocks
Scotland's fishing sector adversely impacted by exit agreement.   The Brexit fisheries deal negotiated by the UK Government will mean a fall in the quantity of key fishing stocks landed by the Scottish fleet, according to Scottish Government analysis.  
29/12/2020
2,700 tax returns sent in on Christmas Day
More than 2,700 customers filed their Self Assessment tax return on Christmas Day, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can reveal.   The peak time for completing tax returns was 14:00 to 14:59, with more than 200 customers pressing send on their online form.  
29/12/2020
Remember All The Things You Need To Do If Going To The EU From 1st January 2021
Travel to the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein will change from 1 January 2021.   Things you may need to do before you go include: check your passport get travel insurance that covers your healthcare check you have the right driving documents organise pet travel - contact your vet at least 1 month before you go There are more things to do if you're travelling for business.