News Archive
27/12/2020
COVID-19 testing for HGV drivers using the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel
How HGV drivers get their COVID-19 test before leaving the UK for France. Do not travel to Kent HGV drivers should not travel to Kent until further notice.
27/12/2020
Investing In Women - Support for training and business creation
Women living in rural communities and women in agriculture will benefit from two new schemes designed to address inequality and provide more opportunities. The Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund will give women in the agricultural industry the chance to develop their skills and talents with the help of £100,000 worth of training provided by the Scottish Government.27/12/2020
Alister Jack Calls On All Scottish MPs To Back UK-EU Trade Deal
Scottish Secretary says people of Scotland will expect their MPs to do the right thing and vote for the deal. Today [27 December 2020] Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, called on all Scottish MPs to support the UK's historic Free Trade Agreement with the EU when Parliament votes on it this week.27/12/2020
Accelerating Support - Additional £48 Million For Level 4 Changes
Action to ensure businesses across Scotland impacted by level 4 restrictions get additional and faster access to financial support have been announced by the Finance Secretary Kate Forbes. This is in addition to the £570 million package of support, including the Strategic Framework Business Fund which has been open since November.26/12/2020
Post Office To open in Wick At Former Social Work Building At Camps
The new post office service at 125-127 High Street is scheduled to open on Thursday, 7 January 2021, at 11am. The mobile Post Office at Riverside Car Park will cease on 6th January 202 at 3.00pm..26/12/2020
COVID-19 Outbreak Linked to Premises in Dingwall
NHS Highland is aware of an outbreak of COVID-19 linked to the Mallard pub in Dingwall. At present, we are aware of 12 cases that are linked to the premises but we would expect this to increase.26/12/2020
£830 Million Funding Boost For High Streets In England
Funding from the Future High Streets Fund to help 72 areas in England to recover from the pandemic and deliver ambitious regeneration plans. The government will invest up to £830 million from the Future High Streets Fund Investment will support areas to recover from the pandemic and help transform underused town centres into vibrant places to live, work and shop Ambitious plans will help protect and create thousands of jobs as part of the levelling up agenda In a major boost for local high streets, up to £830 million from the Future High Streets Fund will be invested in 72 areas across England, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick announced today (26 December 2020).26/12/2020
UK-EU Trade and co-operation agreement summary
This Agreement with the European Union is designed to honour the instruction of the British people - expressed in the referendum of 2016 and the general election last year - to take back control of our laws, borders, money, trade and fisheries. It changes the basis of our relationship with our European neighbours from EU law to free trade and friendly cooperation.26/12/2020
Home Secretary Hails Security Agreement With Eu
First of its kind agreement ensures UK law enforcement has the tools it needs to help protect the public. Home Secretary Priti Patel has hailed the UK's new comprehensive security agreement with the EU that will see the UK continuing to be one of the safest countries in the world.25/12/2020
Brexit Deal: Statement By First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Statement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Thursday 24 December 2020. Published: 24 Dec 2020 Brexit deal: Statement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon "It beggars belief that in the midst of a pandemic and economic recession Scotland has been forced out of the EU Single Market and Customs Union with all the damage to jobs that will bring.24/12/2020
Prime Minister's Statement On Eu Negotiations: 24 December 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement on the outcome of negotiations with the European Union. It is four and a half years since the British people voted to take back control of their money, their borders, their laws, and their waters and to leave the European Union.
24/12/2020
Over 600,000 People Get First Dose Of Pfizer/biontech Vaccine
More than 600,000 people in the UK have received the first dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of the largest vaccination programme in British history. The government has today published figures which show the number of people who have received the vaccine between 8 December and 20 December in the UK is 616,933.24/12/2020
Scottish Secretary Welcomes Uk's Historic Deal With Eu
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack comments on the UK and EU today reaching a deal on their future relationship. Commenting on today's announcement of the UK and EU today reaching a deal, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said:The UK’s deal with the EU is great news for Scotland’s businesses.24/12/2020
UK Secures ‘listed Status' To Protect £5 Billion Animal Export Market
Exports to the EU of live animals and products of animal origin such as meat, fish and dairy can continue. Seed Potatoes lose out for now - see bottom of this page The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has confirmed today that the UK has been granted ‘national listed status', which ensures exports to the EU of live animals and products of animal origin such as meat, fish and dairy can continue, providing certainty for a market worth more than £5 billion a year.23/12/2020
Highland Council Service Arrangements For Christmas And New Year - Emergency Contact Numbers
The Highland Council has notified its service users and customers of its opening hours and service arrangements over the festive period. The Service Centre will close at 4pm on 24 December.23/12/2020
New Business Grant Scheme to open in New Year
The Leader of The Highland Council is encouraging all businesses to apply for a new support grant. The Council has paid out Business Restriction Grants of over £740,000 to 461 businesses impacted by the current Tier 1 restrictions Businesses required to close due to the Tier 4 restrictions from Boxing Day, will be able to apply for further Scottish Government grants early in the New Year.23/12/2020
The Importance Of Asking For Help - Phone Numbers To Call
The Highland Council and NHS Highland are reminding Highland residents of the importance of reaching out for help if this is needed over the festive period. The current time of year can be difficult for many people anyway, and others may have found that their plans for the festive season have changed at the last minute and the chance to see friends or family is now not possible.23/12/2020
Literacy tool for all launches in Highland schools
We are delighted to announce, in partnership with Text Help, that every pupil and teacher in Highland schools now has access to Read&Write software, which supports learning both in the classroom and in the home on any device. Schools in Highland have over 30,000 Chromebooks to support learning and the Connecting Scotland Grant has enabled investment in Read&Write.23/12/2020
Keeping Highland's Kids Safe At Christmas
As the festive season approaches, the Highland Child Protection Committee is encouraging everyone to keep eyes and ears open for children who may be experiencing harm over the holidays. We've all got a part to play to protect children and young people, even at Christmas.23/12/2020
