News Archive
13/1/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19 Update: First Minister's Statement 13 January 2021
Parliamentary statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Wednesday 13 January 2021. Published: 13 Jan 2021 Coronavirus (COVID-19) update: First Minister's statement 13 January 2021 Presiding Officer, I want to update the chamber on the current position in relation to Covid.13/1/2021
Increase To Carrier Bag Charge
The minimum price of a single use carrier bag is set to increase from 5p to 10p. The Scottish Parliament will be asked to approve the increase from the 1st April 2021.13/1/2021
All Highland young people & teachers gain vital mental health support in lockdown
In light of the recent announcements for Scotland's schools and the uncertainty of the months ahead, The Highland Council and Tree of Knowledge have agreed a partnership to provide mental health and wellbeing support to all pupils and staff across all 200 schools in Highlands, through remote learning and beyond. From next week, all primary and secondary schools in Highland will have access to Treehouse; a groundbreaking online learning platform, for use at home or in classrooms, which addresses the challenges of the pandemic and develops positive mental health.13/1/2021
Strengthening Lockdown Restrictions In Scotland
Further measures to help stop the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and limit non-essential contact will be introduced this weekend. Nobody who lives in a Level 4 area should leave or remain outside their home except for essential purposes.13/1/2021
Pre-departure Coronavirus Testing Update
From 0400 on Friday 15 January 2021, passengers travelling to Scotland from outside the Common Travel Area must have a valid negative COVID-19 test result, taken no more than three days before the scheduled time of departure. This will be checked by operators, and passengers with a positive test result or an invalid certificate will be refused boarding.13/1/2021
National Records For Scotland - Deaths Involving Covid-19 Week 1: 4 Jan-10 Jan
As at 10 January, 7,074 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) today. In the week 4-10 January, 384 deaths were registered that mentioned COVID-19 on the death certificate, this is an increase of 197 deaths from the previous week.
13/1/2021
Uk On The Cusp Of A Transport Revolution, As Self-driving Vehicles Set To Be Worth Nearly £42 Billion By 2035
Report revealing the full economic value of self-driving vehicles in the UK released. report predicts connected and automated vehicles (CAV) to be worth £41.7 billion by 2035.
13/1/2021
Helping To Warm Homes This Winter
First award through £7 million fuel poverty fund. A project which helps people struggling to heat their homes has become the first to receive a share of a £7 million fund to tackle fuel poverty this winter.13/1/2021
CBI Scotland Responds To Announcement Of Further Covid-19 Restrictions On Scottish Business
Tracy Black, CBI Scotland Director, said:"Following the First Minister's announcement, businesses have a clear responsibility to help all employees who can work from home to do so. "Firms have worked relentlessly to keep their shops, offices and factories Covid secure.13/1/2021
State Of The Epidemic In Scotland - 13th January 2021
Over the last two weeks there has been a step change in the course of the epidemic with a sharp rise in case numbers and hospital and ICU admissions. A new variant of SARS- CoV-2 called B.1.1.7 or VOC-202012/01 which can be transmitted more easily than other variants is now circulating widely in Scotland.
13/1/2021
Strategic Framework Business Fund in Scotland
The latest updates for business Covid related grants are available at Strategic Framework Business Fund The grants are dealt with by local authorities and links to all of them are on the above web site. For Highland Go HERE.
12/1/2021
Scottish Child Payment - Check If You Can Claim
Scottish Child Payment helps towards the costs of supporting your family. It's a weekly payment of £10 that you can get for every child you look after who's under 6 years of age.12/1/2021
COVID-19 immunity: how long does it last?
Millions of people across the world have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Countries are also now embarking on massive vaccination campaigns to control the virus and protect their most vulnerable citizens.
12/1/2021
2021 Tourism Forecast From Visit Britain And The Rest Of The World From The IMF
This forecast is from Visit Britain. The annual VisitBritain forecast for the volume and value of inbound tourism to the UK is issued in December each year.
12/1/2021
UK launches Global Health Insurance Card
New agreement ensures the rights of UK residents to access emergency and medically necessary care when travelling in the EU will continue. UK's new Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) launched as part of UK / EU deal Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) will gradually replace existing European Health Insurance Cards (EHIC) UK residents will now be able to apply for a UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), the government announced on 11th January 2021.
12/1/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19 Daily Data For Scotland - 12th January 2021
1,875 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 17,517 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 12.0% of these were positive.12/1/2021
A Vaccine Delivery Plan For Everyone
Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment Nadhim Zahawi spoke to the House of Commons about the UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan - 11 January 2021. Madam Deputy Speaker, with permission, I would like to make a statement on the UK COVID-19 vaccines delivery plan.
12/1/2021
United Arab Emirates Designated For Public Health Quarantine
Travellers returning to self-isolate on arrival in Scotland. Following the move to require travellers Dubai from to quarantine on arrival, Ministers have agreed on the basis of advice today from the Joint Biosecurity Centre to remove the United Arab Emirates in its entirety from the international travel exemptions list.12/1/2021
Economic Update By The Chancellor Of The Exchequer
The Chancellor of the Exchequer provided an update (11January 2021) on the economy and comprehensive economic plan. Mr Speaker, Before I begin, I'm sure the whole House will join me in wanting to send our very best wishes to my Right Honourable Friend the member for Old Bexley and Sidcup.
12/1/2021
