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15/9/2021
Innovative New Hydrogen Generation And Fuelling DPS Launched
The Highland Council and The Procurement Partnership Ltd (TPPL) have launched a new Hydrogen generation and fuelling Dynamic Purchasing System, helping councils across the UK to decarbonise transport. This marks an exciting new partnership between TPPL and The Highland Council and is the first hydrogen DPS of its kind available for the public sector.15/9/2021
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - How Successful Has The Furlough Scheme Been And What Should Happen Next?
The institute for Government research paper takes the view that the Furlough Scheme should be finished as planned at the end of September 2021. The furlough scheme risks providing poor value for money and should end as planned at the end of September - even if it is still supporting many jobs.
15/9/2021
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 15 September 2021
FORT WILLIAM, FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (September 15th) sold 348 weaned calves and store cattle, 19 OTM cattle and 12 adult head of breeding cattle. Bullocks (213) averaged 304.9p (+35.5p) and sold 355.9p per kg for 170kg Limousin cross from Crossfield, Anaheilt, and £1,040 gross for a 455kg Limousin cross from Lurignish Farm, Appin.15/9/2021
Inflation Rate Hits Highest Ever Recorded
The Office for National Statistics today reported the highest rate for inflation since records began in the present form. The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 3.0% in the 12 months to August 2021, up from 2.1% in the 12 months to July.
15/9/2021
Records Check For Women Excluded From Cervical Screening Programme
The records of just under 200,000 people excluded from the cervical screening programme are to be individually reviewed to provide reassurance that their exclusions were correct. Women's Health Minister Maree Todd announced the measure in a statement to updating Parliament on progress in addressing errors in the screening system.15/9/2021
Covid-19 Spending Transparency Will Be Increasingly Difficult
The Scottish Government estimates it has spent over £8.8 billion of the £9.3 billion allocated to support Covid-19 spending in 2020/21. However, transparency around what is classed as Covid-19 spending across government portfolios remains challenging in a fast-moving and unpredictable environment.
15/9/2021
Scottish Economy Grows 4.7% In The Second Quarter Of 2021
The Chief Statistician has released statistics showing that the economy grew by 4.7% during April to June 2021. Change in gross domestic product (GDP) is the main indicator of economic growth.
15/9/2021
Scotland's Place In The Union Will Not Be Decided In The Courts: Only Politicians Can Enable Or Prevent Independence
The Constitution web site Blog today (15 September 2021) discusses the legality of an Independence Referendum if is brought forward to the courts. --------------- Whether or not Scotland can legally hold a referendum without the consent of Westminster is a question that has provoked much debate.15/9/2021
Making Just Transition a defining mission
A new Just Transition Commission is to be established to help ensure Scotland's journey to net zero is fair for everyone. It will be chaired by leading climate scientist and IPCC Bureau member Professor Jim Skea CBE and run for the duration of this parliamentary term, reporting annually on the progress Scotland is making to ensure a greener, fairer future for us all.
15/9/2021
Further Progress On Opening Up Care Homes
New guidance will allow care home residents to choose a friend or relative as a ‘named visitor' who will be able to visit them, even during a managed Covid-19 outbreak . This is a change to current practice where most homes suspend routine visiting until outbreaks are over.14/9/2021
Kishorn Port & Dry Dock Masterplan Expansion Video Released
Kishorn Port Limited (‘KPL') welcomes the findings of Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council's recent report Scottish Offshore Wind Strategic Investment Assessment and the earlier Port Enhancement for Offshore Wind report by Crown Estate Scotland (CES), Scottish Enterprise (SE) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Our 45ha port has been recognised for its significant potential to support future offshore wind development building on an already approved port masterplan which will see the creation of additional laydown land, a new deep-water quay and an extended dry dock facility.
14/9/2021
JCVI Issues Updated Advice On Covid-19 Booster Vaccination
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has updated its advice on the COVID-19 vaccine booster programme. The vast majority of the UK population has received a COVID-19 vaccine since the vaccine programme was launched in December 2020 - including 89.1% of the population who have received a first dose and 81% who have received both doses.14/9/2021
Public Opinion Sought On Draft Gambling Policy Statement
Members of the public are being invited to comment on a Draft Gambling Policy Statement for the coming years 2022-25. The Highland Council is consulting on the draft policy statement on behalf of The Highland Licensing Board under the Gambling Act 2005.14/9/2021
Science Fiction Becomes Reality - £72.5m Investment For Laser And Radio Frequency Weapons
Three contracts awarded to produce new Directed Energy Weapons advanced demonstrators for British Army vehicles and Royal Navy frigate. The MOD has awarded three contracts worth around £72.5 million to UK industry to produce advanced laser and radio frequency demonstrators as part of the Novel Weapons Programme (NWP).
14/9/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 14 September 2021
3,375 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 31,837* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 11.4*% of these were positive.14/9/2021
1,402 Suspected Drug Deaths In Scotland Over The 12 Months To June 2021
A publication of statistics on the number of suspected drug deaths during the first half of 2021 shows a small decrease (1%) on the same period last year, though the Minister for Drugs Policy has made clear the figure of 722 remains unacceptably high. This first report covers January to June this year after which they will show statistics for each subsequent three month period.14/9/2021
Government Backs Entrepreneurs Across The UK With £600 Million Of Start Up Loans Outside London
Milestone for government-backed loans provided to businesses outside capital, helping them to create jobs, expand and level up. Lending to small businesses outside London through the government-backed Start Up Loans scheme has passed the £600 million milestone.14/9/2021
Official Data Reveals Industry with The Least Loyal Employees
According to the Office for National Statistics, 90.9% of Brits remain in the same job each year. With alternative career paths so readily available to us, SavoyStewart.co.uk wanted to find out how many people are staying loyal to their industry, and how many are leaving for a new line of work.
14/9/2021
Supporting Children In The Justice System
Transformational change is to be brought about in the way children are treated by the justice system. The Scottish Government will work to ensure that all eligible children who are victims or witnesses to abuse or violence will have access to a ‘Bairns' Hoose' by 2025.14/9/2021
Scottish Government Workforce Statistics June 2021
The latest quarterly Scottish Government Workforce Information statistics have been published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. These statistics cover the numbers of workers, staff sickness rates, and the diversity of staff up to the most recent quarter ending June 2021.Our Social Media
