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20/12/2021
Physical Proof Of Status Should Be Offered To Eu Citizens
The governments of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are calling on the UK Government to offer EU citizens physical proof of their settled or pre-settled status. Currently, EU citizens who have secured settled or pre-settled status have no physical documentation to prove that they have the right to reside in the UK and this has been causing problems for citizens' employment and access to services.19/12/2021
HIE Publishes Results Of Latest Business Panel Survey
This is according to the findings of the latest business panel survey undertaken by Ipsos MORI for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in October. More than a thousand businesses in the region were contacted for their views on topics such as financial health, priorities and concerns.19/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 19 December 2021
5,924* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 47,382* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 13.9%* of these were positive.
19/12/2021
Preventing Homelessness
Views sought on proposed legal duties for public bodies. Health and social care services, children's services, police and other public bodies will have a legal duty to ‘ask and act’ to prevent homelessness under Scottish Government proposals.18/12/2021
Latest Radio-active Particle finds At Dounreay
Glossary of terms Term Explanation ID number Unique reference number given to each particle Date Date on which the particle was found Easting East co-ordinate of particle find in UK national grid Northing North co-ordinate of particle find in UK national grid Depth Approximate depth in centimetres at which the particle was located. Cs137 Bq Content of Caesium 137 activity in the particle, measured in becquerels.
18/12/2021
Young Persons' Free Bus Travel Scheme For Under 22s
The Chairs of Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure and Education Committees are urging young people and families to be ready for the Young persons' Free bus travel scheme for under 22s next year. Cllr Trish Robertson said: "To take advantage of this free travel 5 - 21-year-olds will need a valid entitlement card.
18/12/2021
Bird Flu - Latest Situation: Uk-wide Housing Measures Introduced To Protect Poultry And Captive Birds Against Avian Flu
vian influenza (bird flu), a disease of birds, has been identified in captive and wild birds in the UK. All poultry keepers should review their biosecurity, sign up for disease alerts, and register their birds with APHA.
18/12/2021
Plans to phase out the use of peat in the amateur horticulture sector
Government seeking views on a ban of the retail sale of peat in horticulture by end of this Parliament. Plans to ban the use of peat in horticulture in England and Wales by the end of this Parliament were set out by the Government today (Saturday 18 December) in an effort to protect precious peatland habitats and meet net zero targets.
18/12/2021
State Of The Epidemic In Scotland - 17 December 2021
This report summarises the current situation of the Covid-19 epidemic in Scotland. It brings together the different sources of evidence and data about the epidemic in Scotland at this point in time, why we are at that place, and what is likely to happen next.18/12/2021
More Than Half Of Over 18s Boosted Against Covid-19
More than 50% of the adult UK population are now boosted after the programme was accelerated this week. 50% of adult population has now had a booster following record daily totals.18/12/2021
Rail Fares Capped To Prevent High Increases For Passengers
Government caps rail fare increases in 2022 and delays the rise in prices until March to allow passengers more time to buy cheaper flexible and season tickets at the existing rate. government caps annual fare increase at 3.8%. Book with Confidence scheme extended to 31 March 2022, supporting passengers as they return to the railway . changes to rail fares will come into force in March next year, giving passengers more time to purchase cheaper flexible and season tickets at the existing rate.
18/12/2021
Virtual Activities Showcase Careers In Coding
Pupils in Bettyhill are gaining an exciting insight into the future of careers without even leaving the classroom. From their classroom in the far North of Scotland, Farr High School pupils in S1, S2 and S3 have been gaining a taste of the life of a game designer.18/12/2021
HMRC Late Payment Interest Rates To Be Revised After Bank Of England Increases Base Rate
HMRC interest rates for late payments will be revised following the Bank of England interest rate rise to 0.25%. The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted on 16 December 2021 to increase the Bank of England base rate to 0.25% from 0.1%.18/12/2021
A Christmas Classroom Treat!
The Highland Council and Eden Court's Engagement Team have worked together to stream a live performance of Festive Letter, a brand-new show for primary schools, to over 500 classrooms across Highland. Cllr John Finlayson, Education Chair said: "I am delighted that we have funded and supported this fantastic opportunity to provide a very special festive treat to our children and young people in over 500 classrooms across Highland.18/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 18 December 2021
5,917* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 53,472* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 12.2% of these were positive.17/12/2021
Advice On Visiting Care Homes And Hospitals
Visits to people in hospital and care homes to continue with additional measures of protection. Visitors to hospitals and adult care homes are being asked to take an LFD test before every visit under new guidelines Adult care homes and hospitals should continue to support visits for residents and patients, however new recommendations set out that visits should be in line with the rules for the general public brought in to control the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.17/12/2021
Adult Disability Payment Launch Dates Announced
New Applications to open in March. The Scottish Government's next benefit, Adult Disability Payment (ADP), will open for new applications in pilot areas from 21 March 2022.17/12/2021
Orthopaedic elective work suspended for December and January At NHS Highland
NHS Highland's clinical emergency pathways have been under significant pressure across primary and secondary care. As a result of these pressures we are struggling to maintain all the services we are currently aiming to deliver to as a part of the remobilisation of planned elective care.17/12/2021
Limiting The Spread Of Omicron
Guidance for business published. New guidance to help limit the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has been published.17/12/2021
Keeping Schools Safe
Guidance to reduce the risks of COVID-19 in schools has been updated in light of the Omicron variant. Safety mitigations that were already in place must continue to be strictly followed and some measures that were previously relaxed are being reintroduced.Our Social Media
