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8/4/2022
Government unveils investment for energy technologies of the future
£375 million package of support for innovative energy technologies that will power British homes and businesses for decades to come. ‘British energy security strategy' backed up with hundreds of millions of pounds of investment for developing cutting-edge energy technologies.
8/4/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 8 April 2022
6,215 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 35 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.8/4/2022
UK Footfall in High Streets Shows Slight Improvement But Scotland Still Worst
Latest figures from the Scottish Retail consortium show Total UK footfall decreased by 15.4% in March (Yo3Y), a 1.2 percentage point improvement from February. This is marginally better than the 3-month average decline of 15.9%.8/4/2022
High Life Highland thanks staff and public for Ukraine donations
High Life Highland will be donating over £15,000 to the Disaster Emergency Committee appeal for Ukraine following a weekend of fundraising. In support The Highland Council's Highland Weekend of Action for Ukraine, HLH is sending £15,426 which comes from staff and public donations to the humanitarian appeal.7/4/2022
Spirit Of The Highlands And Islands Project Receives Funding From The Natural And Cultural Heritage Fund
New funding has been secured for the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project to create innovative and interactive digital content showcasing people's stories of the region. The grant comes from the Natural and Cultural Heritage Fund (NCHF), led by NatureScot and part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).7/4/2022
Energy Bills: Why Yours Is Now So Expensive, And Where All The Money Goes
Energy prices in the UK have soared thanks to a big rise in the price cap for domestic customers set by regulator Ofgem. This follows a smaller increase in the price cap in October 2021.
7/4/2022
Nuclear energy: What you need to know
A summary of the benefits of nuclear power and what the government is doing to support its development in the UK. Why nuclear power? In light of high global gas prices, we need to ensure Britain's future energy supply is bolstered by reliable, affordable, low carbon power that is generated in this country.
7/4/2022
Water Pipes In Yorkshire To Deliver High-speed Broadband In New Trial
Fast broadband will run through water pipes in parts of South Yorkshire as part of plans to get better internet access to people quicker. Plans to test deploying full fibre broadband safely via drinking water mains launched.7/4/2022
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 6 April 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (April 6th) sold 1,020 Aberdeen Angus, Native Bred and Continental Store Cattle, The pre-sale show was kindly sponsored by the Aberdeen Angus Cattle Society and Farm Ness, Dunain Mains and was judged by A Oag, Waterloo. Aberdeen Angus bullocks (472) averaged 232.7p and sold to 320.0p per kilo for a 400kg Aberdeen Angus cross from Ardross Castle, Ardross and £1,500 gross for a 485kg Aberdeen Angus cross from Croft Martin, Insh.7/4/2022
UK Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions To Starve Putin's War Machine
The Foreign Secretary has today (Wednesday 6 April 2022) announced a significant ratcheting up of UK sanctions on Russia. Full asset freeze on largest Russian bank and end to all new UK outward investment into Russia announced.
7/4/2022
Royal Assent Received For The New Economic Crime (Transparency And Enforcement) Act
Under the Act, a new Register of Overseas Entities will be created, requiring those behind foreign companies which own UK property to reveal their identities. Companies House is now working to implement the register as quickly as possible, working closely with the UK's 3 land registries.7/4/2022
Major Acceleration Of Homegrown Power In Britain's Plan For Greater Energy Independence
Cleaner and more affordable energy to be made in Great Britain under bold plans to boost long-term energy independence, security and prosperity. The Prime Minister's plan boosts Britain’s energy security following rising global energy prices and volatility in international markets bold new commitments to supercharge clean energy and accelerate deployment, which could see 95% of Great Britain’s electricity set to be low carbon by 2030.
7/4/2022
Businesses Are Being Hit By Tax Hikes And Higher Energy Costs - And It Will Mostly Hurt Poorer People
In the UK, much attention has been paid to the fact that employees' national insurance (NI) contributions have increased from April 6 - from 12% to 13.25% for earnings between £9,880 and £50,270 and then from 2% to 3.25% for earnings above that threshold. It tends to be overlooked, however, that this is only half of the tax rise.
7/4/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 7 April 2022
6,778 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 33 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.7/4/2022
Russia's War Of Aggression Against Ukraine: G7 Foreign Ministers' Statement, 7 April 2022
G7 foreign ministers and the High Representative of the European Union issued a joint statement on Russia and Ukraine following a meeting at NATO today, 7 April 2022. We, the G7 Foreign Ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, and the High Representative of the European Union, condemn in the strongest terms the atrocities committed by the Russian armed forces in Bucha and a number of other Ukrainian towns.
7/4/2022
UK Defence Ministers Host Ukrainian Government To Plan Future Military Aid
The demonstrations of UK equipment were held on Salisbury Plain and were followed by planning for future equipment requirements. UK Defence Ministers hosted a Ukrainian government delegation to Salisbury Plain Training Area this week to consider their equipment requirements and options for further military support, as they continue their defence against Russia's unprovoked and illegal invasion.
7/4/2022
Horrifying Evidence Of Russia's Atrocities In Ukraine: UK Statement To The OSCE, 7 April 2022
Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe. UK Ambassador Neil Bush responds to horrifying reports of the barbarity of Russian forces, and highlights that the perpetration of sexual violence in armed conflict is a war crime.6/4/2022
Spaceport Backer And Neighbouring Landowner Sign Memorandum Of Understanding
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Wildland Limited have signed a memorandum of understanding relating to the development agency's plans to establish a satellite launch site in Sutherland. Space Hub Sutherland will be sited on the A’ Mhoine peninsula, within the community-owned Melness Crofters Estate and next to land owned by Wildland.
6/4/2022
Scotland's Full Fibre Charter
The Scottish Government has updated its Broadband charter. Charter consisting of a series of pledges to help extend full fibre broadband across Scotland.6/4/2022
Less Than Two Weeks Left To Register To Vote In Upcoming Council Elections
With less than two weeks until the voter registration deadline for local elections in May, the Electoral Registration Officer for Highland & Western Isles urges residents to make sure they are registered in time. Anyone living in Scotland who will be 16 or over on 5 May, can register to vote in these elections.
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