Changes allow Ukrainians in the UK to have their visas temporarily extended or be able to switch onto different visa routes. Building on immediate support provided in recent weeks to assist British Nationals to leave Ukraine, the Home Secretary has today confirmed that Ukrainians who are on work, study or visit visas in the UK will have their visas temporarily extended or be able to switch onto different visa routes.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine. Mr Speaker, I have just come from a meeting of G7 leaders, joined by Secretary General Stoltenberg of NATO, and with permission I will update the House on our response to President Putin's onslaught against a free and sovereign European nation.
New research led by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and the Maynooth University ICARUS Climate Research Centre in Ireland shows that the average winter northern hemisphere jet stream position over the North Atlantic and Eurasia has moved northwards by up to 330km. The research has also revealed that the mean winter jet speed has increased by 8% to 132mph, during the 141-year period from 1871-2011.
Bankrupt from Scunthorpe placed under 9-years of restrictions after he abused government support available for businesses during the pandemic. Kurt John Barkhuizen, 28, from Scunthorpe, applied for and received a £50,000 Bounce Back Loan in June 2020.
Speaking at the NFU Conference, George Eustice set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for each sector. Farmers will be encouraged to keep healthier, higher welfare animals as part of the Government's flagship farming reforms, including fully-funded annual vet visits and grants to improve conditions for livestock.
The UK government has announced a new economic package that is designed to support Ukraine's continued stability. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss reiterates the UK's commitment in standing ready to guarantee up to $500 million in loans to support Ukraine and mitigate the economic effects of Russian aggression.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has designated the initial tranche of sanctions on Russia in response to Russia's further violation of Ukraine's sovereignty. Oligarchs at the heart of Putin's inner circle and banks which have bankrolled the Russian occupation of Crimea have been targeted by the first wave of UK sanctions in response to Russia’s further violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Scotland's onshore GDP fell by 0.4% in December, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. Output remains above the pre-pandemic level of February 2020, by 0.1%.
Three new weather forecasting contracts, which will help keep drivers moving, have been signed by the Met Office, DTN and MetDesk. The Weather Forecasting Information Service (WFIS) comprises two regional winter season contracts and one all year-round national contract, which will provide National Highways' decision-makers with round-the-clock weather forecasting information to support them in making accurate and timely operational decisions.
The full financial impact of a cyber-attack on Scotland's environmental agency is still not clear, and the incident remains a warning to other public sector bodies. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) suffered a sophisticated ransomware attack on 24 December 2020.
COUNCILLORS in Moray yesterday (Tuesday 22 Feb) agreed to increase Council Tax by 3 per cent for the financial year 2022-23. This means a Band D property will cost residents £1,363 per year, marginally above the 2021-22 Scottish average of £1,308.
Commenting on the situation in Ukraine, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:"I am deeply concerned by the actions of Russia and the disturbing reports of its invasion of Ukraine. The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns Russia's actions, which are in flagrant violation of international law and which further destabilise an already volatile situation.
HEAVY snow and 70mph winds are expected to hit parts of the UK this week - with the Met Office issuing yellow weather warnings as Storm Gladys is expected to arrive. It is the fourth storm to hit the country in five days after Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin caused widespread disruption when they swept the UK, with record 122pmh gales recorded in the south of England.
Today (23 February 2022) marks the first anniversary of the Space Bridge between UK and Australia - a partnership focused on facilitating collaboration between the two countries' space sectors. A world first, the Space Bridge has unlocked improved access to trade, investment and academic research opportunities, better advice to businesses and innovative bilateral collaborations.
Almost 4,500 people have signed up to learn how to save someone's life in the event of an opioid overdose. A nationwide awareness campaign, launched in August last year, encouraged the public to go to the ‘Stop The Deaths' website to learn how to recognise the signs of a drug overdose, receive training in the use of the life-saving medication naloxone and get a free naloxone kit.
As rising cost of living bites low paid workers are getting more militant or looking for other jobs. Employers may find it better to raise wages now than continually search for new employees which can be costly in advertising and training.
The Highland Council is set to consider £10m additional investment in 2022-23 as part of its ambitious Health and Prosperity Strategy for the Highlands. The proposals will be put forward at the Council's budget setting meeting on 3 March.
The Highland Council's Trading Standards team are highlighting the dangers of disposable vaping products and warning consumers to be aware. Their warning comes following the findings on a comprehensive Scotland-wide project that Highland officers participated in.
A strategy to combat serious organised crime has been strengthened following a number of notable successes that have greatly benefitted Scotland's communities and businesses. The updated Serious Organised Crime Taskforce Strategy will see better collaboration across all sectors with an emphasis on identifying the key threats and ensures Scotland's response to those threats remain effective and continue to reduce the harm that organised crime causes communities.
6,756 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 15 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
