News Archive
23/9/2020
Podcast | Taxing times ahead? When and how to raise taxes
The coronavirus pandemic has brought new and severe pressures on the UK economy. The challenge now facing Her Majesty's Treasury will be how to balance the need for increasing revenues through taxes with stimulating much-needed economic growth.
22/9/2020
Scottish Government Harden Covid Rules - Latest Announcements Today - New Measures To Drive Down Infection Rate
Household restrictions and 10pm closing time for hospitality settings. Further measures to protect the population from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been announced by the First Minister today (Tuesday 22 September 2020) as Scotland faces an upsurge in cases.22/9/2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Commons Statement On Coronavirus: 22 September 2020 - England
Note - The first minister Nicola Sturgeon will make a statement to the Scottish Parliament from about 2:20pm today on changes in Scotland. Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus to the House of Commons.22/9/2020
Don't Panic! - There's No Need To Stockpile.
As online grocers report a spike in orders and shoppers post pictures of newly emptied shelves, ParcelHero says we must all learn the lessons of March and avoid panic-buying ahead of a second coronavirus wave. It also warns pandemic profiteers, who buy cleaning products now to sell at a higher price during lockdown, won't get away with it a second time.
22/9/2020
Covax: Ensuring Global Equitable Access To Covid-19 Vaccines
The global pandemic has already caused the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives and disrupted the lives of billions more. As well as reducing the tragic loss of life and helping to get the pandemic under control, introduction of a vaccine will prevent the loss of US$ 375 billion to the global economy every month.
22/9/2020
Record numbers offered flu vaccine as those with flu and COVID-19 more likely to die
New Public Health England research suggests that people infected with both viruses between January and April were more at risk of severe illness and death. Announcements were made for Scotland in August - See bottom half of this page.22/9/2020
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 22 September 2020
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September 22nd) sold 11 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (2) averaged 222.0p (-0.9p) and sold to 223.0p per kg and £1,338.00 gross for a 600kg Aberdeen Angus cross from Bridgend Farm, Dingwall selling to Messrs John M Munro Ltd, Dingwall.22/9/2020
As More Local Lockdowns Begin, The Hard Truth Is There's No Return To Normal
An article in the Guardian on Monday 21st September 2020. The only certainty about the year ahead is the uncertainty.22/9/2020
New Measures In Response To The Acceleration Of Coronavirus In England
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about the government response to the recent acceleration of coronavirus, including an isolation support payment and testing allocation. Mr Speaker, with permission, I'd like to make a statement on coronavirus.22/9/2020
Negotiations On The UKs Future Trading Relationship With The US: Update
The fourth UK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiating round took place from 8 September to 18 September 2020.21/9/2020
Expired driving licences automatically extended by 11 months
Photocard licences or entitlement to drive that expires between 1 February and 31 December 2020 have been extended for 11 months from the date of expiry. Under the changes, drivers whose photocard driving licence or entitlement to drive runs out between 1 February 2020 and 31 December 2020 will have their entitlement automatically extended from the expiry date, for a period of 11 months.
21/9/2020
Coronavirus Covid-19 Daily Data For Scotland
Scottish numbers: 21 September 2020. 255 new cases of COVID-19 reported; this is 6.3% of newly tested individuals.21/9/2020
School Access For Highland Highlife Offers Support To Young People
Young people at school are the winners as a result of discussions between High Life Highland and The Highland Council that will see the Charity's staff phased back into schools after the October break. Speaking about the arrangement, High Life Highland Chairman, Ian Ross said, "I am delighted that once again our partnership working arrangements with colleagues in The Highland Council mean that High Life Highland staff will be able to recommence their work with young people during the school day and within school buildings.
21/9/2020
Rail Franchising Finally Hits The Buffers
Rail Franchise companies raked off plenty in fees and directors payments over the years. Even with huge increase in passenger number and higher fares they could not make it pay and finally handed it back to errrr .....You the taxpayer!!! Basically the pandemic put paid to what already looked like a shaky set up.
21/9/2020
Availability Of Lactating Cow Intramammary Antibiotics
Marketing Authorisation Holders (MAHs) have informed the VMD of supply problems with the following lactating cow intramammary antibiotics. Note: * These are defined as a Highest Priority Critically Important Antibiotics for human medicine and, under the Red Tractor farm assurance scheme for beef and dairy, should be used as a last resort and supported by sensitivity and/or diagnostic testing.
21/9/2020
First Ministers Speech Today Highlights Increasing Covid Numbers As Second Wave Looms
Good afternoon, and thank you for joining us today. I am joined, as you can see, by the Chief Medical Officer and the National Clinical Director, and both of them will say a few words shortly.21/9/2020
Human Tissue And Body Parts Legislation Passed With Hardly Any Responses To The Consultation
For a topic so much discussed over the years it is surprising how few people or organisations responded to the consultation so presumably most people are in favour of the change to an opt out system. Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Excepted Body Parts) (Scotland) Regulations: Analysis of consultation responses.21/9/2020
The Big Banks Alleged To Help Fraudsters To Launder Money
Leak about UK banks like never before. By law, banks must file suspicious activity reports when they spot transactions that bear the hallmarks of money laundering or other financial misconduct, such as large, round-number transactions or payments between companies with no discernible business relationship.21/9/2020
Huge Job Losses May Hit Scotland When Furlough Scheme Ends
Rhoda Grant MSP fears job losses may be high in Scotland if Furlough comes to and end. Over 360,000 jobs in Scotland are at risk if the furlough scheme is withdrawn next month, according to new Scottish Labour analysis.20/9/2020
