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12/10/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 12 October 2021
1,908 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 19,394 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.5% of these were positive.12/10/2021
Poultry Keepers - Act Now To Reduce Your Risk From Bird Flu This Winter
Poultry keepers are being urged to prepare for avian flu and reduce the risk of disease in their birds over the winter. The UK's Chief Veterinary Officers are encouraging poultry keepers to take action now to reduce the risk of avian flu over the winter.12/10/2021
UK Unemployment Falls
June to August 2021 estimates show a continuing recovery in the labour market, with a quarterly increase in the employment rate, while the unemployment and economic inactivity rates decreased. Total hours worked increased on the quarter with the relaxation of many coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.11/10/2021
Fuel Shortages: Could The Uk Switch To E10 Petrol Be The Underlying Cause?
The shortage of fuel at forecourts has been wreaking havoc in the UK in recent days, leading to long queues and forcing many stations to close. The main reasons being cited in the media are too few lorry drivers to replenish forecourt stocks, coupled with temporary spikes in fuel demand that have been magnified by panic-buying.11/10/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 11 July 2021
2,297 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 21,229 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 11.4% of these were positive.10/10/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 10 October 2021
2,363 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 29,419 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.7% of these were positive.10/10/2021
Northern Lights Festival in Caithness
9-16 October. Entry is free.10/10/2021
Caring For Those Who Care For Us
The Scottish Government is asking what types of wellbeing support health and social care staff need the most from the recent £300 million announcement of a Winter Support Package. Following the announcement of a further £4 million for workforce wellbeing, health boards and Health and Social Care Partnerships are being invited to identify the services which would most assist their staff.10/10/2021
Meeting Sought On Carbon Dioxide Supplies
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has called for an urgent meeting with her UK Government counterpart as concern over the impact of a shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2) supplies on the food and drink sector continues to grow. She highlighted the short-term deal with carbon dioxide manufacturer, CF Fertilisers is drawing to a close - with no information on contingency plans.9/10/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 9 October2021
2,417 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 31,935 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.1% of these were positive.9/10/2021
Investment To Help Industry Decarbonise In Scotland
The first recipients of a fund set up to help Scotland's manufacturing industries reduce emissions have been announced. Eight companies will share £3.4 million through the first round of the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF), with additional private funding bringing total investment across the projects to more than £10 million.9/10/2021
The price of everything looks set to rise
Articles are coming faster and faster detailing why prices of almost everything look set to rise up to next April 2022. Energy prices are making the big headlines in recent months as more and more smaller energy companies throw in the towel.9/10/2021
Statement On Roundtable Between The Business Secretary And Energy Intensive Industry Representatives
Statement from Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy - BEIS on roundtable discussions between the Business Secretary and representatives from energy intensive industries. Today the Business & Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng met with representatives from energy intensive industries, such as steel, cement and chemicals, to discuss high global gas prices as part of his ongoing engagement with industry.8/10/2021
Searches For ‘truck Driver UK' Skyrocket 1300% Across Globe During HGV Driver Shortage
A new finding by delivery management experts Urbantz reveals that online interest in truck driver positions in the UK skyrocketed to 14 times the average volume from the 26th September - an unprecedented spike in interest for truck driver vacancies, according to Google search data analysis. The data also shows that interest in truck driver positions in the UK is the most widespread in Zimbabwe, followed by Nigeria and Sri Lanka.
8/10/2021
Wick High Pupils Determination Shows At Annual Prize Ceremony
Yesterday, in slightly unfamiliar circumstamces due to Covid, we held our annual prizegiving ceremony. Sadly, it was not the same without parents/carers and associated guests, but nevertheless the outstanding achievements of so many of our pupils were evident.8/10/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 8 October 2021
2,627 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 35,891 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 7.9% of these were positive.8/10/2021
More than 4,000 young people in Highland learning an instrument
More than 4,000 youngsters across the Highlands are now learning a musical instrument - the highest level since High Life Highland started lessons. The charity began offering music lessons when the service transferred over in 2017 with 2,900 pupils.
8/10/2021
Carer's Allowance Supplement Bill Passed
Tens of thousands of unpaid carers will receive a double payment of the Carer's Allowance Supplement this winter under legislation passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament this evening. Recognising the additional pressures unpaid carers face as a result of the pandemic, the December payment of the Carer's Allowance Supplement will be doubled to £462.80, benefitting more than 91,000 people.8/10/2021
Pandora Papers Unravelling Corruption World Wide
The latest in a line of leaked papers shows that no place is safe from money being laundered or hidden. Here is an item highlighting the problems in USA.8/10/2021
Fast-tracking Net Zero Infrastructure - Green growth pathfinder projects announced
The first projects to benefit from a programme driving investment in low carbon infrastructure have been announced. Coming from five different local authority areas, the pathfinder projects - part of the Green Growth Accelerator programme - range from the development of hydrogen hubs to the restoration of peatland and energy efficiency upgrades of buildings.Our Social Media
