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20/7/2020
Capital works in Council homes to restart
Following the Council's announcement that contract work valued at over £60 million for new housing development projects across the Highlands has resumed, the Chair of the Housing and Property Committee has confirmed that capital investment works for the Council's current housing stock will be re-starting shortly.   Contractors have supplied The Highland Council with detailed work plans for safe working, encompassing social distancing and following all guidance relating to Covid-19.  
20/7/2020
Care Homes And Human Rights During Covid-19
The Scottish Human Rights Commission has published a new briefing on care homes and human rights during COVID-19.  The briefing sets out the human rights framework as it applies to the issues that have arisen in care homes, and details the requirements of human rights law to ensure effective investigations are carried out by the state.  
20/7/2020
Inverness Castle Transformation - Major City Region Deal Investment To Boost Tourism For The HighlandsThumbnail for article : Inverness Castle Transformation - Major City Region Deal Investment To Boost Tourism For The Highlands
The Highland Council today announced the completion of the purchase of the South Tower of Inverness Castle, following the move of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service to the new Inverness Justice Centre in the city earlier this spring.   With the entire Castle now in the ownership of The Highland Council, the project to transform the building to become a visitor attraction is ready to progress to the next stage.  
20/7/2020
HMRC Covid Latest Important Information On Claiming For The Coronavirus Job Retention SchemeThumbnail for article : HMRC Covid Latest Important Information On Claiming For The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
We're writing to remind you about key dates for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) and actions you might need to take.   Key dates Submit your CJRS claim for periods ending on or before 30‌‌‌ ‌June 2020 by 31‌‌‌ ‌July 2020.  
20/7/2020
More Mental Health Support For Health And Social Care Staff
New helpline will provide round the clock service.   All health and social care workers in Scotland will now have access to mental health support 24 hours a day, seven days a week through a new national helpline.  
20/7/2020
Energy Price Comparison Sites Are Bad News For Consumers - Here's How To Fix ThemThumbnail for article : Energy Price Comparison Sites Are Bad News For Consumers - Here's How To Fix Them
When it comes to electricity and gas, consumers in many countries choose between a wide range of tariffs.  In the UK there are hundreds of options from scores of suppliers, varying up to 30% in price.  
19/7/2020
UK Invests Extra £16 Million To Prevent Amazon Deforestation
New £16 million funding package to support environmentally friendly farming and replanting projects in the Amazon.   UK government invests £16 million into projects to protect the Amazon rainforest.  
19/7/2020
£1.3 Million Of Scottish Government Funding For Surgery For Women Experiencing Complications Of Vaginal Mesh
A Complex Mesh Removal Surgical Service is being set up for women experiencing complications following vaginal mesh implants.   The national service will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) located within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and will be supported by more than £1.3 million of Scottish Government funding for 2020/21.  
19/7/2020
Why Londoners In The Blitz Accepted Face Masks To Prevent Infection - Unlike Today's ObjectorsThumbnail for article : Why Londoners In The Blitz Accepted Face Masks To Prevent Infection - Unlike Today's Objectors
As COVID-19 spread in Britain, journalists and politicians took to comparing the pandemic to the blitz.  From the "blitz spirit" to the death toll, the German bombing campaign in the second world war has become a go-to for evaluating Britain's response to the current crisis.  
19/7/2020
Skynet From Fiction To Reality - Uk Defence Teams Up With World Leading UK Space Company To Secure Next Generation Of Military CommunicationThumbnail for article : Skynet From Fiction To Reality - Uk Defence Teams Up With World Leading UK Space Company To Secure Next Generation Of Military Communication
Question (tongue in cheek) - Did anyone thing about the entertainment connections before calling this multi-million pound Programme Skynet?.   The serious bit - A new military communications satellite is set to keep troops safe across the globe for decades to come, thanks to a £500 million contract confirmed today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.  
19/7/2020
Latest data on the Scottish economyThumbnail for article : Latest data on the Scottish economy
This report from the Fraser of Allender Institute was published on 17th July 2020.   This update provides a snapshot of new data on the Scottish economy and households.  
19/7/2020
UK Residential Market Survey from RICS
Recovery in activity now underway but longer-term expectations remain cautious.   • Enquiries, agreed sales and instructions all improve noticeably in June.  
19/7/2020
Protecting Workers During Economic Recovery
Fair work practices highlight need for collaboration.   Business groups, trades unions and leaders from local government and the third sector have committed to putting fair work at the heart of Scotland's economic recovery.  
19/7/2020
Overview Of Labour Market Statistics From Fraser Of AllenderThumbnail for article : Overview Of Labour Market Statistics From Fraser Of Allender
New labour market data and an update on statistics relating to the social security system were released this morning, with updates on the UK Government schemes for those on furlough or receiving self-employment support out yesterday.   This article gives a summary of these data, and what they tell us about the labour market right now.  
19/7/2020
Preparing Brexit: The Scale Of The Task Left For UK Business And Government
The Institute for Government - an independent think tank has published it latest paper on Brexit.   The coronavirus crisis has left many companies in a worse position to prepare for Brexit than they were ahead of a possible no-deal outcome in 2019.  
Thurso Library kicks off Caithness bounceback campaignThumbnail for article : Thurso Library kicks off Caithness bounceback campaign
High Life Highland are taking the first steps in their Caithness bounceback campaign next week with the introduction of a collect and return service at Thurso Library.  From Wednesday 22nd July Thurso library customers will be able to access items by requesting them in advance and booking a timeslot for collection.  
18/7/2020
Brexit Cancels Christmas For Amazon Sellers In UKThumbnail for article : Brexit Cancels Christmas For Amazon Sellers In UK
Post-Brexit, Amazon is booting sellers using UK warehouses out of its European services.  But ParcelHero warns that Amazon could stop sending UK sellers' products to EU centres early to avoid a red tape returns nightmare after Christmas.  
18/7/2020
Package Holiday Refunds Guaranteed By UK Government - Boost To Passengers As Government Bolsters ATOL Scheme
More protection for passengers following government move to protect refund credit notes.   greater protection for passengers through government backing the ATOL protection scheme.  
18/7/2020
£200-million Announced For Vital Improvements To Troops' Accommodation
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Chancellor Rishi Sunak announce £200-million new government funding for the UK Armed Forces' housing and accommodation.   Thousands of UK Armed Forces families across the UK will have their housing and accommodation improved and renovated thanks to nearly £200-million of new Government funding, announced today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Chancellor Rishi Sunak.  
18/7/2020
New Powers And Framework To Help Contain Coronavirus (covid-19) Locally In England
A new framework setting out how to manage COVID-19 outbreaks through the use of national and local expertise has been published by the government.   The COVID-19 contain framework is the blueprint for how NHS Test and Trace is working in partnership with local authorities, Public Health England, the NHS, other local business and community partners and the wider public to take action against outbreaks.