Caithness Map :: Links to Site Map Great value Unlimited Broadband from an award winning provider  

 

News Archive


27/3/2020
Self Employed Via A Limited Company May Not Gain From New Self Employed Scheme
Those who pay themselves a salary and dividends through their own company will not be covered by the Self-Employment Income Support scheme.   They may be covered by the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme if they are operating PAYE schemes to pay themselves salary that is taxable and dividend.  
26/3/2020
Letter From Maree Todd MSP To All Child Minders
Sent Out Via The Care Inspectorate in Scotland.   To: All registered childminders Following the Scottish and UK Government's announcements on 23 March 2020 about the latest measures necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, this guidance note sets out the implications for childminding services in Scotland.  
26/3/2020
Highland Recycling Centres close and waste service collections changed during Coronavirus
The Highland Council's Waste and Recycling team are reminding the public that all Council run Recycling Centres are currently closed and garden waste and the bulky uplift services have been suspended until further notice.   Householders are being asked not to put out their brown bins as they will not be emptied.  
26/3/2020
Statement from Transport Scotland on restrictions on non-essential ferry travel Coronavirus - Covid-19
Statement from Transport Scotland on restrictions on non-essential ferry travel to Scotland's remote and island communities In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Government has made clear the need to avoid all but essential travel by ferry to Scotland's remote and island communities.   From Sunday 22 March 2020, until further notice, ferries will be for those who live on our islands, who have an essential need to travel to or from the mainland and for essential supplies or business.  
26/3/2020
Protecting Workers During Coronavirus Outbreak
Joint statement from Scottish Government and STUC.   Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop and STUC General Secretary Grahame Smith have issued a joint statement outlining the shared commitment to fair work practices in Scotland.  
26/3/2020
Scottish Government begins monitoring uptake and provision of childcare placesThumbnail for article : Scottish Government begins monitoring uptake and provision of childcare places
Scottish Government begins monitoring uptake and provision of childcare places The Scottish Government has begun monitoring the uptake and provision of places in early learning and childcare settings.   This includes private and third-sector all-day childcare services including nurseries, out of school care and childminders (not local authority settings).  
26/3/2020
Tax Helpline To Support Businesses Affected By Coronavirus (covid-19)
New HMRC helpline launched to help businesses concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19).   HMRC has a set up a phone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to coronavirus (COVID-19).  
26/3/2020
Coronavirus Update - Benefit Reviews And Reassessments Suspended
Reviews and reassessments for disability benefits are being suspended for the next three months.   This temporary measure, effective from (Tuesday 24 March), is being taken to reassure vulnerable people about the continuity of their benefits during the coronavirus outbreak and to ensure the Department's resources are focused on enabling access to financial support for new claimants.  
26/3/2020
Covid-19: Hotel Accommodation To Support Key Workers And Vulnerable People
Letter regarding the exemption for hotels, hostels and B&Bs to open so they can offer accommodation to key workers and support rough sleepers to keep them off the streets and in suitable accommodation.   Letter from the Minister for Local Government and Homelessness, Luke Hall, to hotel chief executives regarding the exemption for hotels, hostels and B&Bs to open so as to offer accommodation to support key workers and vulnerable people.  
26/3/2020
G20 Leaders' Summit - Statement On Covid-19: 26 March 2020
5 Trillion dollars to Be Injected To the world Economy.   G20 leaders made a statement on COVID-19 after a virtual summit.  
26/3/2020
PM Announces Record Funding To Find A Coronavirus Vaccine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced record funding to find a coronavirus vaccine.   Prime Minister calls on world leaders to collaborate to speed up vaccine development for coronavirus.  
26/3/2020
Be Vigilant Against Coronavirus Scams
Issued by the UK Government Insolvency Service.   orking with our partners, we are warning our customers and members of the public to be vigilant in the face of scams connected to the coronavirus (Covid-19).  
26/3/2020
Joint Statement By The FCA, FRC And PRA
The Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Reporting Council and Prudential Regulation Authority released a joint statement to address Covid-19.   The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Reporting Council (FRC) and Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have today announced a series of actions and issued a series of statements that are intended together to: (a) ensure that information continues to flow to investors (and thereby supports the continued functioning of the UK's capital markets);.  
26/3/2020
Calmac Introduces Essential Lifeline Timetable In Light Of Covid-19 Outbreak
West Coast Ferry Operator CalMac is introducing an Essential Lifeline Timetable from tomorrow (Friday 27 March) as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.   The new reduced timetable, which will run for an initial three-week period, comes amidst a lockdown on all but essential travel across the whole of the UK.  
26/3/2020
Statement By Scottish Qualifications Authority
SQA statement on coursework for National Courses.   Tuesday 24 March 2020 Following the announcement by the First Minister on Sunday, that no young person with SQA coursework to complete should attend school to do so, we continue to work hard on how we should take coursework evidence into account, in determining young people's final grades.  
25/3/2020
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Advice for Highland Council tenants
As a landlord, the Council's priority is maintaining the welfare of our tenants and providing you with essential services at this difficult time.   The situation is changing daily, but this bulletin contains the most up-to-date information about where you can seek advice if you have any concerns about your wellbeing, income or other tenancy matters.  
25/3/2020
Business Grant Applications Sought - Grants £10,000 To £25,000 Now Available
The Highland Council today launched on behalf of the Scottish Government, the COVID-19 business grant scheme.  Grants of £10,000 and £25,000 are available for eligible businesses.  
25/3/2020
Covid-19 Testing To Get Key Workers Back To Work
Household members with symptoms to be tested.   Prioritised testing for coronavirus (COVID-19) will allow key health and social care workers to return to work, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has announced.  
25/3/2020
Shielding People At Risk From Coronavirus
Tailored support to protect those at highest risk.   New guidance and local support is being implemented to help shield around 200,000 of the most at-risk Scots from coronavirus (COVID-19).  
25/3/2020
Highland Council helpline now up and running from 2.00pm Today
THE HELPLINE GOES LIVE TODAY FROM 2:00pm ONWARDS.   The Highland Council has launched a free helpline to give assistance and to collect details of individuals and community groups looking to provide volunteering support during Covid19.