News Archive
3/11/2020
Public Trust In Public Bodies And Companies Handling Our Data Is Little Changed
Scotland's Chief Statistician has released results on levels of trust in data from the Scottish Social Attitudes 2019: Data Trust. The findings are drawn from the latest Scottish Social Attitudes Survey, which took place between August 2019 and March 2020, before lockdown.2/11/2020
Scottish Government Launch Postcode Tracker For Covid Tier Rules
A postcode tracker has been launched by the Scottish Government today to prevent any confusion around which local restrictions people are in. "It's crucial that everyone knows what level their local authority is in and that they stick to the rules in their area," Sturgeon said.
2/11/2020
Courts Playing Catch Up With Remand Cases
Scottish Labour has called for the SNP Government to step up its plans for dealing with a backlog of court cases as figures released this week show a sharp rise in remand prisoners who now make up almost a quarter of the prison population. Recent figures from the Scottish Prison Service show that as of 23 October there were 1,717 untried prisoners in Scotland's prisons.2/11/2020
CMA to examine if ‘eco-friendly' claims are misleading
The CMA will investigate descriptions and labels used to promote products and services claiming to be ‘eco-friendly', and whether they could mislead consumers. This new programme of work is a response to the growing number of products and services being marketed as environmentally friendly, as awareness of environmental issues increases.
2/11/2020
A Statement Regarding Kate Bingham And The Vaccine Taskforce
The Chair of the Vaccine Taskforce, Kate Bingham, has placed the UK at the leading edge of the international effort to fight the Covid-19 pandemic through the development of clinically safe and effective vaccines. An article published this week in the Sunday Times has made a series of allegations and insinuations about Kate Bingham and her role.2/11/2020
Educational Supplies Firms Abandon Merger During CMA Investigation
Update 2 November 2020. YPO has abandoned its proposed deal with Findel.
2/11/2020
Highland urged to continue to prevent the spread of Covid-19
The Highland Council area has been set at Protection Level One in the Scottish Government's 5 tier framework. This means fewer restrictions for the hospitality, retail and leisure sectors than elsewhere in the UK.2/11/2020
Children And Young People's Mental Health
Funding of £15 million is being made available to respond to children and young people's mental health issues, with a focus on those brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The funding will be distributed to local authorities to support a local response for five to 24-year-olds, their families and carers.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
