News Archive
21/10/2020
Stamp Duty Holiday Continues To Help Hundreds Of Thousands Of Jobs After Further 21.3% Boost In September
House sales rose by 21.3% in September following the introduction of the stamp duty holiday - helping to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs in the housing sector and wider supply chain, new figures revealed today. residential property transactions rose 21.3% in September following introduction of stamp duty holiday.21/10/2020
New Guidance Published To Support Commercial Fishers, Merchants And Exporters From 1 January 2021
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is supporting businesses to prepare from 1 January 2021. From 1 January 2021, the UK will have sole responsibility for the future of our seas and fishing industry and we need to be ready for change.
21/10/2020
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 21 October 2020
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 21st) sold 544 weaned calves and store cattle and 8 adult head of breeding cattle. Stot calves (332) averaged 230.5p (last year 207.9p) and sold to 329.0p per kilo for a pair of 152kg Charolais crosses from Dunlichity Farm, Farr and £1,300 for a 745kg Limousin cross from Achavraat, Nairn.21/10/2020
Benefit For Young Carers Enters Second Year
People urged to check if they are eligible to apply again. Young carers are being encouraged to check if they are entitled to further awards as the Young Carer Grant marks it's anniversary.21/10/2020
Financial Services Bill Introduced Today
A new Bill designed to ensure the UK's world-leading financial services sector continues to thrive and grasp new opportunities on the global stage will be introduced to Parliament today (21 October 2020). Financial Services Bill to maintain UK's world-leading regulatory standards and openness to international markets introduced today this Bill is the first step in shaping a regulatory framework for the UK’s financial services sector outside of the EU.21/10/2020
Monthly GDP Estimates For August
Scotland's GDP increased by 2.6% in August, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. This is the fourth consecutive month of increasing GDP following the large drops in March and April, but represents a slowdown from the increase of 6.4% in July.21/10/2020
Improving Additional Support For Learning
Children and young people with additional support needs will be now be directly involved in the decisions that affect them following an independent review. The Scottish Government and COSLA have drawn up a joint action plan for additional support for learning (ASL) after accepting the recommendations made in the independent review chaired by Angela Morgan.21/10/2020
Friends Against Scams FASathon Campaign
Highland Council Trading Standards supports FASathon - the Friends Against Scams marathon day Highland Council Trading Standards is encouraging Highland residents to take part in ‘FASathon', the Friends Against Scams marathon day, on 21st October 2020. The aim of the FASathon campaign is to get as many people as possible to complete the free Friends Against Scams online awareness session to learn about the different types of scams and how to protect yourself and others against scams.21/10/2020
Electric Vehicle infrastructure
Electric Vehicle infrastructure just one of the ways Highland Council is battling the climate emergency. Highland Council's ongoing commitment to tackling the climate emergency is being clearly evidenced through its ongoing EV (Electric Vehicle) infrastructure programme.
21/10/2020
GMB Scotland & Unite Scotland Fury Over BiFab Deal Collapse
Responding to this afternoon's (Wednesday 21 October) breaking news over the collapse of a deal between BiFab and EDF. The manufacture of eight turbine jackets was to support the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind project.21/10/2020
Landlord Fined £1,500 For Keeping Deposit In Tin At Mother's House
This story should be of interest to landlords and tenants where deposits are involved in renting property. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A landlord from Gourock has been ordered to pay his ex-tenant £1,500 after failing to protect her deposit with an approved deposit protection scheme.21/10/2020
Spending Review To Conclude Late November
The Chancellor has decided to conduct a one-year Spending Review in order to prioritise the response to Covid-19, and our focus on supporting jobs. In order to prioritise the response to Covid-19, and our focus on supporting jobs, the Chancellor and the Prime Minister have decided to conduct a one-year Spending Review, setting department's resource and capital budgets for 2021-22, and Devolved Administration’s block grants for the same period.
21/10/2020
Council responds to Sutherland flooding
The Highland Council's roads team has been responding to localised flooding in the Sutherland area. The C1140 Lower Gledfield - Baldownie Bridge Road at Gledfield House has been closed at the request of Police Scotland due to localised flooding.21/10/2020
Funding For Scottish Islands To Ditch Single-use Packaging
Scotland's islands could lead a revolution in the way we shop with financial support being provided to eradicate wasteful packaging. Zero Waste Scotland will administer a total of £600,000 in grant funding provided by the Scottish Government and European Regional Development Fund to empower shops, from Shetland to Arran and all the islands in between, to take the next steps in the war on waste by ditching single-use packaging and moving to reusable options.
20/10/2020
Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day - No Gatherings This Year In Highland
Council invites people in Highland to ‘Remember at Home.' Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day will be commemorated across Highland but in different ways than usual because of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Following the latest Scottish Government guidance on commemorative events, Highland Council will not be organising any parades, events or services taking place on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November 2020 or Armistice Day, Wednesday 11 November 2020.
20/10/2020
More Funding For Those Who Need It Most
Over £30 million to tackle financial insecurity. A £30 million package of funding is being made available to local authorities to support people facing financial hardship as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), including money to provide free school meals over the school holidays.
20/10/2020
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 19 October 2020
PORTREE, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 19th) sold 2,052 store sheep of all classes. Lambs (1,036) sold to £69 gross for a Cheviot from 8 Digg, Staffin.20/10/2020
UK Credit Rating Downgraded By Moody's
From The Guardian Credit ratings agency Moody's has downgraded Britain's credit status, citing a decline in economic strength in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and continued Brexit uncertainty. With the government struggling to contain a second wave and ministers under pressure to sanction extra spending to protect businesses and jobs, Moody's lowered the UK's sovereign debt rating by one notch to Aa3 from Aa2.20/10/2020
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale Fort William Sheep - 20 October 2020
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 20th) sold 1,719 store sheep of all classes. Lambs (873) sold to £70.50 gross for Cheviot's from South Laggan, Spean Bridge.20/10/2020
