The United Kingdom has announced it is sending another powerfully reassuring signal to our NATO partners of the capabilities that can be brought to bear, should they ever be threatened by an aggressive neighbour, especially in this time of heightened anxiety following the Kremlin's assault on Ukraine, just across the border. The Defence Secretary announced last week that the UK would deploy the Sky Sabre medium-range, anti-air missile system to Poland with about 100 personnel to help protect her airspace.
Two additional RAF Typhoon jets will join four already in Romania. Together with eight Typhoons stationed in Cyprus, this uplift will bring the total number of RAF fighter jets stationed in South-Eastern Europe to 14.
The new support will include more anti-tank missiles and air defence systems, as well as loitering munitions and non-lethal aid like helmets, body armour and night vision goggles. he UK will provide a further package of military aid to Ukraine, the Prime Minister announced today.
Tax avoidance schemes have been named for the first time by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) as users are warned they could face large tax bills. HMRC has today advised anyone involved in Absolute Outsourcing's or Purple Pay Limited's Equity Participation Scheme to withdraw from them as soon as possible to prevent building up a large tax bill.
£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.
6,215 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 35 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
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%.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6,778 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 33 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
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.
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.
