News Archive
2/11/2020
Combating Biodiversity Loss - New Centre Of Expertise In Biodiversity Announced
Plans to commission a Scottish Centre of Expertise in Biodiversity have been announced as part of the new draft strategy for the environment, natural resources and agricultural research programme. The Centre will bring together experts who will advise policymakers in government, local authorities and public bodies on how best to combat biodiversity loss.
2/11/2020
£300k Snow Sports Investment Will Support Jobs In Moray
A project by the Lecht Ski Centre in Moray that will help support recovery in the tourism sector has secured up to £300,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The Lecht is in a rural mountainous area near the village of Tomintoul.
2/11/2020
Business Secretary At The CBI 2020 Annual Conference
Business Secretary Alok Sharma's speech for the Confederation of British Industry's (CBI) 2020 Annual Conference. Good morning everyone, And thank you Karan for that very kind introduction.
2/11/2020
High Life Adult Learning secures Digital funding
The High Life Highland Adult Learning team have been successful in a funding application to the Scottish Council for Voluntary organisations. The application was submitted to Phase 2 of Connecting Scotland and will provide access to devices for people who otherwise would be disadvantaged.1/11/2020
Boris Johnson announces new lockdown in England from Thursday
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a second national lockdown for England as the UK passed one million Covid-19 cases. He said the steps were necessary to avoid the "medical and moral disaster" of the NHS being overwhelmed.1/11/2020
Update With Latest Data At 8,00pm - Furlough System Paying 80% Of Employee Wages Will Be Extended Through November In all of UK
People and businesses across the UK are being provided with additional financial support as part of the government's plan for the next phase of its response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Prime Minister announced today (31 October). Throughout the crisis the government's priority has been to protect lives and livelihoods.1/11/2020
Prime Minister Announces New National Restrictions For England
From Thursday, everyone must stay at home, with a limited set of exemptions. The Prime Minister has announced tougher national restrictions in England from Thursday.1/11/2020
Prime Minister's Statement On Coronavirus Covid-19 31 October 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference. Good evening and apologies for disturbing your Saturday evening with more news of Covid and I can assure you I wouldn't do it unless it was absolutely necessary.
1/11/2020
New Benefit System To Offer Short Term Assistance
People challenging disability benefit decisions will be able to claim a new Short Term Assistance payment under Scotland's new social security system. Short Term Assistance will mean people continue to receive the amount of money they were getting before the decision was made to lower or stop their payment.1/11/2020
Hardship Grants Open To Licensed Sports And Social Clubs
Economy Secretary confirms eligibility for more licensed businesses required by law to close or operate with specific restrictions. Hardship and closure grants will be paid to bowling and other sports clubhouses which are licensed to serve alcohol.1/11/2020
UK Flu Vaccination Supply Protected With New Restrictions On Exports
Government announces restrictions on the export of supplies of flu vaccines to protect supplies for UK patients. The government has today announced restrictions on the export of supplies of flu vaccines to protect supplies for UK patients, following a global spike in demand.1/11/2020
Supporting Emergency Responders This Winter
Additional funding of up to £11 million is being given to the Scottish Ambulance Service to help improve capacity and resilience this winter. Up to £10.5 million will be used to put 148 new staff in place across the country before the end of the year.1/11/2020
Government Bailout Of £1.7billion To Keep London Transport Running
An additional £1.7 billion government funding and financing package for Transport for London. up to £1.7 billion from government for TfL to make up fare revenue lost due to coronavirus pandemic funding deal will last until March 2021 and follows previous support package of £1.6 billion as tougher national restrictions are introduced from Thursday, tubes and buses will remain available for those who still need to travel The government has agreed a second extraordinary funding and financing package for Transport for London (TfL) worth up to £1.7 billion.
31/10/2020
Is It Time To Ban Christmas Presents?
Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert updated his blog on the topic of Christmas presents and debt. Update October 2020: While everything else has changed this year, one thing is still rock solid and steadfast - this 25 December, it'll still be Christmas day.
31/10/2020
A Fair Flexible Work Programme for Scotland: From crisis to opportunity in a post pandemic labour market
A Fair Flexible Work Programme for Scotland: From crisis to opportunity in a post pandemic labour market - By Scottish Enterprise. A webinar from flexible working experts Timewise.
31/10/2020
Remembrance Sunday - No Parades - Only Home Doorstep To Keep Everyone Safe
First Minister to lay wreath at national service in Edinburgh. The National Service of Remembrance to commemorate the sacrifices of the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts will go ahead, but will be closed to the public due to ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.
31/10/2020
England's Patchwork Quilt Governance Is Not Strong Enough For A Crisis Like Coronavirus
This article is from the Institute for Government - Author Alex Thomas is a programme director leading the Institute's work on policy making and the civil service. As the response to the coronavirus pandemic has become more local and regional, nobody should be surprised that things have become confusing.31/10/2020
Update on Covis-19 Business Hardship Fund payments in Highland
The Highland Council has been making good progress with paying out grants on behalf of the Scottish Government's COVID-19 Business Hardship Fund. Since applications opened on 20th October 2020.31/10/2020
Nicola Sturgeon urges People to avoid travel between Scotland and England
The First Minister has asked people not to travel to or from England unless it is for 'essential purposes'. The First Minister has urged Scots not to travel to or from England unless it is for "essential purposes".
31/10/2020
