News Archive
19/7/2020
A Complex Mesh Removal Surgical Service is being set up for women experiencing complications following vaginal mesh implants. The national service will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) located within NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and will be supported by more than £1.3 million of Scottish Government funding for 2020/21.
19/7/2020
As COVID-19 spread in Britain, journalists and politicians took to comparing the pandemic to the blitz. From the "blitz spirit" to the death toll, the German bombing campaign in the second world war has become a go-to for evaluating Britain's response to the current crisis.
19/7/2020
Question (tongue in cheek) - Did anyone thing about the entertainment connections before calling this multi-million pound Programme Skynet?. The serious bit - A new military communications satellite is set to keep troops safe across the globe for decades to come, thanks to a £500 million contract confirmed today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace.
19/7/2020
This report from the Fraser of Allender Institute was published on 17th July 2020. This update provides a snapshot of new data on the Scottish economy and households.
19/7/2020
Fair work practices highlight need for collaboration. Business groups, trades unions and leaders from local government and the third sector have committed to putting fair work at the heart of Scotland's economic recovery.
19/7/2020
Recovery in activity now underway but longer-term expectations remain cautious. • Enquiries, agreed sales and instructions all improve noticeably in June.
19/7/2020
The Institute for Government - an independent think tank has published it latest paper on Brexit. The coronavirus crisis has left many companies in a worse position to prepare for Brexit than they were ahead of a possible no-deal outcome in 2019.
19/7/2020
New labour market data and an update on statistics relating to the social security system were released this morning, with updates on the UK Government schemes for those on furlough or receiving self-employment support out yesterday. This article gives a summary of these data, and what they tell us about the labour market right now.
High Life Highland are taking the first steps in their Caithness bounceback campaign next week with the introduction of a collect and return service at Thurso Library. From Wednesday 22nd July Thurso library customers will be able to access items by requesting them in advance and booking a timeslot for collection.
18/7/2020
Post-Brexit, Amazon is booting sellers using UK warehouses out of its European services. But ParcelHero warns that Amazon could stop sending UK sellers' products to EU centres early to avoid a red tape returns nightmare after Christmas.
18/7/2020
More protection for passengers following government move to protect refund credit notes. greater protection for passengers through government backing the ATOL protection scheme.
18/7/2020
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Chancellor Rishi Sunak announce £200-million new government funding for the UK Armed Forces' housing and accommodation. Thousands of UK Armed Forces families across the UK will have their housing and accommodation improved and renovated thanks to nearly £200-million of new Government funding, announced today by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace and Chancellor Rishi Sunak.
18/7/2020
A new framework setting out how to manage COVID-19 outbreaks through the use of national and local expertise has been published by the government. The COVID-19 contain framework is the blueprint for how NHS Test and Trace is working in partnership with local authorities, Public Health England, the NHS, other local business and community partners and the wider public to take action against outbreaks.
18/7/2020
The government is set to publish its landmark Bill to deliver the biggest changes to building safety for nearly 40 years and make residents safer in their homes. New laws to bring biggest improvements to building safety for a generation Regulator to raise standards, enforce new laws and give louder voice to residents so building owners ensure their safety Fire safety consultation seeks views on proposals to implement recommendations from Grenfell Tower Inquiry and strengthen Fire Safety Order The government is set to publish its landmark Bill to deliver the biggest changes to building safety for nearly 40 years and make residents safer in their homes.
18/7/2020
Funds raised from today will be matched pound-for-pound. Up to £85 million for charities with government doubling the efforts of funders and philanthropists.
18/7/2020
Scotland's GDP increased by 1.5% in May, after the sharp falls of 18.9% in April and 5.5% in March, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. Although output has picked up slightly in May, it remains 22.1% below the level in February, prior to the direct impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Advice on physical distancing and school transport published. Scientific advice for the safe re-opening of schools and resumption of school transport has been published today (Thursday 16 July).
60 new jobs at ODx. ODx established the medical testing business on Inverness Campus in August 2019, with up to £1.75m investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
17/7/2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus. Good morning, In the two weeks since I last addressed you from this podium, I am pleased to report that we have continued to make steady progress in our collective effort to beat the coronavirus.
Elgin based Hunted Cow Studios is creating innovative new games and is currently searching for new talent to join the existing team of 24 people. A £45,707 grant was secured from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) last year for the expansion project and it expects to increase its annual turnover by 80%.