News Archive
13/10/2020
Council provides details on accessing Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grants
The Highland Council has published new information on the Coronavirus Covid-19 button on the front page of its website on how people can access the new Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant. https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus Funded by the Scottish Government, the new grant is available for individuals who are asked to self-isolate by the NHS Test and Protect Service, in receipt of low-income benefits and who will lose income as they are unable to work from home.13/10/2020
The Narrow Corridor - Suggested Change To The Job Retention Bonus
This article from The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) which is a registered charity and the UK's pre-eminent progressive think tank. The Chancellor's ‘Winter Economic Plan' included a redesigned version of the Job Retention Scheme - the Job Support Scheme.
13/10/2020
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 12October 2020
STORNOWAY, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 12th) sold 1,941 sheep of all classes. Lambs (858) sold to £90 gross for a Cheviot from 6 Glen Kyles, Leverburgh, Isle of Harris.13/10/2020
Government consults on new measures to boost the fishing industry and coastal communities
Package of consultations launched seeking views on opportunities for the fishing industry. The government is seeking views on new measures to boost our fishing industry, including how to fairly distribute the new opportunities from leaving the Common Fisheries Policy, and increase the economic benefits from fishing activity for our coastal communities.
13/10/2020
New Hotline Launched To Report Covid Fraudsters
In an initiative between government and the independent charity Crimestoppers, the public can now call a new COVID Fraud Hotline (0800 587 5030) anonymously and free of charge to report suspected fraudulent activity. Over 150 COVID support schemes have been introduced by the government to help those struggling financially, but a minority of individuals have been abusing these schemes by claiming support illegally.13/10/2020
54,800 Customers Claim Tax Relief For Working From Home
From 6 April 2020, employers have been able to pay employees up to £6 a week tax-free to cover additional costs if they have had to work from home. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has received more than 54,800 claims from customers using a new online portal which allows workers to claim tax relief for working at home.13/10/2020
Scottish Labour Market Statistics For Three Months To August 2020
Unemployment in Scotland rose by 12,000 over the last 12 months. Responding to today's [13 October 2020] Labour Market Statistics, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said:Today’s unemployment figures continue to be a concern, and we know that there will be further challenges to come.13/10/2020
Government Secures Critical Freight Flows As Uk Nears End Of Transition Period
Freight routes secured after government signs contracts with ferry companies. Vital medical supplies and other critical goods will continue to be smoothly delivered into the UK whatever the outcome of negotiations with the EU, thanks to multi-million-pound government contracts announced today (13 October 2020).
12/10/2020
Options For The Future Of Lifeline Corran Ferry Service To Go Before Highland Council
Highland Council is currently looking at options to secure the future of the lifeline ferry service at Corran Ferry, Lochaber. The local authority is responsible for operating the Corran Ferry service, which is the busiest single vessel route in Scotland.
12/10/2020
Garden Waste collections continue until the end of November
The Highland Council would like to thank householders who have purchased a Garden Waste Collection Service permit for 2020/21. The current permit started on the 1st of September and will run until the 31st of August 2021, with collections continuing until the end of November.12/10/2020
Tackling Single-use Plastic
Consultation launched on banning common single-use plastic items. Plans to ban some of the most environmentally damaging single-use plastic items in Scotland, including plastic cutlery and plastic straws, have been published for consultation.
12/10/2020
Way Rates - Many warnings about buying from this site
A company advertising cheap clothing currently all over the internet is raising serious concerns about scamming. Be warned and check it at https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.wayrates.com..12/10/2020
Bitcoin: The UK And US Are Clamping Down On Crypto Trading - Here's Why It's Not Yet A Big Deal
The sale and promotion of derivatives of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to amateur investors is being banned in the UK by the financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It is a further blow to the burgeoning cryptocurrency market, coming days after the US authorities indicted the owners of leading crypto derivatives exchange BitMex for operating without being US-registered and allegedly failing to follow anti-money-laundering rules.
12/10/2020
Council Issues Reminder On How To Get Support
The Highland Council is reminding the public that although their offices and buildings remain closed to the public a full range of support and information is still available. Access into all service point buildings continues to be currently restricted for people to complete birth registrations and other high priority registrations by appointment only, and following all current social distancing and hygiene guidance.12/10/2020
Scottish Enterprise: A Head Rolls, But Why?
BBC Scotland economy editor Douglas Fraser examines Steve Dunlop's resignation as head of Scottish Enterprise, less than three years into the job. It does not make for good reading about the state of business politics in Scotland.12/10/2020
Analysis: Why so much depends on a fight at Glasgow Ikea
An Article from Source Direct. "Employers will be watching what's going on at Ikea, to see if they can get away with attacking their own trade unionists." IN THE WEEKS after the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown first gripped Europe and the UK, much was made of frontline workers.12/10/2020
Bowel Screening Programme To Resume
The Bowel Screening Programme which was paused in March because of coronavirus (COVID-19) will resume today (Monday 12 October 2020). As part of the wider remobilisation of the NHS, bowel screening kits will begin to be posted out again, and people who were sent a screening kit before the pause are now also being asked to complete and return them.
12/10/2020
Business Secretary Urges Businesses To Prepare For The End Of The Transition Period
Businesses need to take action now to prepare for the UK's new start on 1 January 2021. With just 81 days to go until the end of the transition period, Business Secretary calls on companies to take action now to prepare Government to host range of webinars to help businesses get ready for the UK's new start Sector-specific webinars will cover areas such as visas, work permits, and tariffs Businesses need to take action now to prepare for the UK's new start on 1 January 2021, the Business Secretary Alok Sharma will write in a letter to over 600,000 firms across the UK tomorrow (Monday 12 October).12/10/2020
The Debate About The Future Of Social Care Is Heating Up
An article from Source Direct. The fight-back has started.12/10/2020
