News Archive
24/11/2020
Government Investment In Fusion Energy Boosts British Economy By £1.4 Billion
For every £1 invested in UKAEA, approximately £4 is pumped back into the economy. The British economy has gained £1.4 billion from the Government's direct investment in fusion energy over the past decade and an average of 4,000 jobs each year.24/11/2020
Uk-wide Christmas Arrangements Agreed By The Uk Government And The Devolved Administrations
The UK Government and the Devolved Administrations have agreed on joint arrangements for an easing of social restrictions that will allow friends and loved ones to reunite over the Christmas period. The UK Government and the Devolved Administrations have today agreed on joint arrangements for an easing of social restrictions that will allow friends and loved ones to reunite over the Christmas period.23/11/2020
Investing In Scotland's Future - First Minister Launches Scottish National Investment Bank
The Scottish National Investment Bank has officially opened for business with the completion of its first major investment. It is the UK's first mission-led development bank and it is being capitalised by the Scottish Government with £2 billion over ten years.
23/11/2020
Expressions Of Interest Invited For New Highland Coastal Communities Fund - Caithness Awarded Caithness - £409,652
The Council is inviting communities to come forward with expressions of interest for projects that, if successful, could receive a share of funding aimed at supporting coastal communities throughout Highland. The Highland Coastal Communities Fund has been set up by the Council following an allocation of over £3 million from the Scottish Government of Crown Estates revenue funding.23/11/2020
Avian Influenza - Bird Flu: Latest Situation
An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone has been declared across England, Scotland and Wales. Following a number of confirmed cases of avian influenza in the UK in recent weeks, on Monday 11 November an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) was declared across England, Scotland and Wales to mitigate the risk of the disease spreading.
23/11/2020
Pfizer/biontech Covid-19 Vaccine: MHRA Statement Confirming Data Received
Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency {MHRA}, Chief Executive Dr June Raine said: We are pleased to have received further data for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine candidate. It is our job now to rigorously assess these data and the evidence submitted on the vaccine's safety, quality and effectiveness.
23/11/2020
Fishing Industry - Are You Ready For 1 January 2021? Join Us To Find Out How To Prepare
Join our Operations Director, Phil Haslam for a video call about the latest marine and fishing guidance for what you'll need to do from the 1 January 2021. We have been listening to our marine and fishing industries and adapting accordingly.23/11/2020
IMPACT30 programme which provides 12-months of free business support and mentorship for age 35 or under
Are you aged 35 or under? Do you work in a business less than three-years old? Well don't click away as you will want to keep reading - this is something you definitely need to know. We are delighted to be back supporting IMPACT 30 as they recruit their next cohort! IMPACT 30 are looking to help new and upcoming businesses - and we can definitely vouch for the fact that this is invaluable support as Cecilia Grigor (MD) of Planit Scotland received advice and support to grow our business.
23/11/2020
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week 2020
Our Chief Inspector, Captain Andrew Moll, makes a statement at the start of this year's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. Carbon monoxide awareness week Today is the start of carbon monoxide awareness week 2020.
23/11/2020
Brexit - Changes For Accountants And Auditors
Letters to audit firms and companies setting out changes to the UK's corporate reporting framework from 1 January 2021. The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit comes to an end this year.
22/11/2020
Transforming Planning For The Digital Age
A £35 million five-year programme will make it easier for planners to work together and for members of the public to get involved in creating and shaping their places. The new data and technology system, to begin development in early 2021, will provide a single place to access services and information about planning.22/11/2020
Call For £98 Billion Stimulus Package
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has called on the UK Government to prioritise public services and economic recovery through a fresh fiscal stimulus package of £98 billion, ahead of the Spending Review on Wednesday. This support, which is at least 5% of GDP, would be on par with the economic recovery packages and renewed emergency support provided by other nations such as Germany, France and New Zealand.21/11/2020
Food & Drink Recovery Plan
he food and drink sector is getting £5 million to help its recovery from coronavirus (COVID-19) and prepare for Brexit. A new joint industry and government plan containing more than 50 actions has been developed to assist in stimulating demand for produce in key markets and supporting businesses to capitalise on consumer demand.21/11/2020
The Philippines and the United Kingdom: old friends, new horizons
21 November 2020: OpEd by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Minister for Asia Nigel Adams As the United Kingdom's Minister with responsibility for relations with the Philippines, I was delighted to visit Manila for the first time this week. I met leading figures in government, business and beyond and was pleased to play my part in building on the broad and ever expanding range of areas where our two countries work together.21/11/2020
Impact Of Withdrawing Emergency Benefits
Report shows 60,000 Scots face poverty as result of UK cuts. More than 60,000 people in Scotland, including 20,000 children, will be plunged into poverty if the UK Government continues with plans to withdraw benefits brought in to provide support through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a new report has shown.20/11/2020
Will people living in remote and rural Highlands & Islands will have full access to the Covid-19 vaccine?
Rhoda Grant MSP raised concerns in Parliament yesterday (Thursday 19TH November 2020) that people in remote and rural Highlands & Islands will have less access to the Covid-19 vaccine when it becomes available. Speaking to the chamber and addressing the Cabinet Secretary Jeane Freeman, Mrs Grant said: "The cabinet secretary will be aware that many of my constituents cannot access Covid-19 testing simply because of where they live.
20/11/2020
Leader Of The Council And Chair Of The Brexit Working Group Welcomed The Scottish Government's Position Paper On The Replacement For European Structural Investment Funds
The Leader of The Highland Council Margaret Davidson and Chair of the Brexit Working Group Jimmy Gray welcomed the Scottish Government's position paper on the replacement for European Structural Investment Funds. This paper was as a result of a wide consultation process in which the Highlands & Islands made a significant contribution towards.20/11/2020
Councillors approve over £4.786 million investment in Inverness housing
Members of The Highland Council's City of Inverness Area Committee have today agreed a proposed £4,786,000 investment in council housing for 2021-22. The one-year Inverness Area Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme is part of the Highland wide HRA Capital Plan for 2021-22 which will see over £15m invested in improving the housing stock across the region.20/11/2020
Historic Inverness bridge may need to close
The category B listed suspension Infirmary footbridge in Inverness which traverses the River Ness between Ness Walk and Ness Bank may need to close for public safety until The Highland Council considers and secures funding for necessary repairs. This was the message that the Council's Roads Operations Manager, John Taylor informed Members of the City of Inverness Area Committee this week.
20/11/2020
