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6/1/2022
Long Covid Continues To Affect More Than A Million People In UK
Long COVID continues to affect more than a million people. 6 January 2022 An estimated 1.3 million people (2%) in private households in the UK reported having long COVID in the four weeks to 6 December 2021.
6/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 6 January 2022
11,360 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 57,217 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results* 23.1% of these were positive.6/1/2022
HMRC gives Self Assessment taxpayers more time to ease COVID-19 pressures
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is waiving late filing and late payment penalties for Self Assessment taxpayers for one month - giving them extra time, if they need it, to complete their 2020/21 tax return and pay any tax due. HMRC is encouraging taxpayers to file and pay on time if they can, as the department reveals that, of the 12.2 million taxpayers who need to submit their tax return by 31 January 2022, almost 6.5 million have already done so.6/1/2022
Operation Warm Welcome For Afghan - Progress Update
Ensuring Afghans who stood side-by-side with us in conflict, their families, and those at highest risk who were evacuated, are supported upon arrival in the UK. Operation Warm Welcome is a significant cross-government effort, working with local authorities, NGOs and the commercial sector, and will continue over the coming months to ensure those evacuated from Afghanistan can settle permanently, contribute to their communities and rebuild their lives here in the UK.6/1/2022
Unvaccinated People Were More Likely To Be Reinfected
The rate of reinfections was low in the UK between 2 July 2020 and 1 December 2021. People who received a second vaccine dose over 90 days ago were more likely to be reinfected than those who received it 14 to 89 days ago.6/1/2022
Retail footfall 75% of 2019 level
In the week to 2 January 2022, overall retail footfall in the UK was at 75% of the level seen in the equivalent week of 2019. This is lower than the previous week when overall retail footfall was at 86% of the equivalent week of 2019, according to this week's data from Springboard.5/1/2022
France Shuts Down Nuclear Reactors Amid The Deepening Energy Crisis
France's main power generator, EDF (Électricite de France), was forced to extend the outage of two nuclear reactors of its power plants and shut down two more due to maintenance and safety reasons. Traditionally, France exports electricity in Europe, however the unexpected halt has already led to a significant increase in imports to cover the internal demand.5/1/2022
World economy in 2022: the big factors to watch closely
Will 2022 be the year where the world economy recovers from the pandemic? That's the big question on everyone's lips as the festive break comes to an end. One complicating factor is that most of the latest major forecasts were published in the weeks before the omicron variant swept the world.
5/1/2022
Sharing Knowledge & Innovation To Tackle Climate Change
Projects aiding emissions reduction and tackling climate change in agriculture and food production have been selected as part of the last round of the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF). The chosen projects have a specific focus on resource efficiency, cutting emissions, environmental performance and sustainability of agricultural holdings, and are supported by just over £170,000 of funding through the KTIF.5/1/2022
Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems In 2022 - Under-12m Vessels in England
Updated guidance to support fishers with under-12m vessels to get ready for the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems, has been published by the Marine Management Organisation. Updated guidance to support fishers with under-12m vessels to get ready for the introduction of Inshore Vessel Monitoring Systems, has been published today January 5 2022 by the Marine Management Organisation.
5/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19) Update: First Minister's Statement - 5 January 2022
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh on 5 January 2022. Presiding Officer, Firstly, I wish you, members and staff in Parliament, and everyone across the country a happy new year.5/1/2022
NDA Postpones Annual Supply Chain Event
The Nuclear Decommissioning Agency (NDA) has taken the decision to postpone its annual Supply Chain Event, because of the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The event was due to take place on 3 February at The International Centre, Telford, and it will be rearranged when it's suitable to do so.5/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 5 January 2022
16,103 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 69,327 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results* 26.9% of these were positive.
5/1/2022
Pre-departure Testing Removed For Vaccinated Travellers
Testing and border measures are changing for fully eligible fully vaccinated travellers arriving in England. A lateral flow test can be used instead of PCR tests for eligible fully vaccinated travellers and over 5s to take on or before day 2.5/1/2022
Commercial Digital Radio Multiplex Licences Renewed Until 2035
Radio lovers will be able to enjoy the best of the UK's national commercial broadcasters' content through free-to-air digital radio for the next decade. Future of popular radio stations including Absolute Radio, Classic FM and Times Radio will be secured on digital for at least the next decade.
4/1/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 4 January 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (January, 4th) sold 835 prime sheep. Old season lambs (628) averaged 258.9p (+1.3p) and sold to 290.2p and £140 gross.4/1/2022
New Legislation To Crack Down On Cruel Illegal Hare Coursing
Government to introduce tougher sentencing and improved police powers to tackle cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs. Plans to strengthen the powers and penalties available to tackle the barbaric practice of hare coursing were set out by the Government today (Tuesday 4 January 2022).
4/1/2022
Helping those living with chronic pain
Additional funding for pain management care. Additional funding will expand pain management services through the Chronic Pain Winter Support Fund.4/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 4 January 2022
17,259 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 56,290 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results* 35.3% of these were positive.
4/1/2022
Extra £16 Million To Tackle Homelessness
Councils are being given an extra £16 million to help tackle homelessness by moving people swiftly from temporary accommodation into settled homes. The funding, to be awarded over the next two financial years, takes the total investment in rapid rehousing to £53.5 million.Our Social Media
