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10/6/2020
Coronavirus Destroys Jobs And Worsens Inequality,with or without full lockdown
This article is from The Conversation website. Author - Tim Lee - Reader in Economics, Queen Mary University of London Coronavirus plunged the world into the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression.
10/6/2020
Pm Statement At The Coronavirus Press Conference: 10 June 2020
Remember this is mainly for Englandshire but it maybe of interest to know whats happening in the far south Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a statement at the coronavirus press conference on 10 June 2020. Good evening, two weeks ago, I set out the progress we as a country have made against our five tests for adjusting the lockdown, and the measures we could introduce as a result.10/6/2020
Initial Test and Protect data published
The first set of data from week one of the coronavirus (COVID-19) Test and Protect system has been published. The data, which will be published weekly, shows: the number of positive index cases from 28 May to 7 June the number of index cases where contact tracing has been completed the number of contact traces Since Test and Protect was launched, 681 cases have tested positive with 741 contacts traced.10/6/2020
One Of The Million - Women In Science And Engineering
Today, the campaign group Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) is celebrating the fact that for the first time ever there are more than 1 million women working in science and engineering roles in the UK. Sellafield Ltd recently joined the organisation and are supporting the campaign.
10/6/2020
Support For Tourism Industry In Scotland - Sector Prepares For Return To Business - 15 July
Further measures have been announced by Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing to support Scotland's vital tourism industry. A new Scottish Recovery Tourism Taskforce will assist with the ongoing reset of the sector - and a provisional date of 15 July has been set for when tourism businesses may be able to resume operations, dependent on public health advice and progression to Phase 3 of the Scottish Government lockdown route-map.10/6/2020
Veteran Politician Labour MSP David Stewart Is To Retire At The Next Election
Seasoned campaigner and veteran politician, Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart, is to retire at the next Scottish Parliament election at the age of 65. Mr Stewart is one of a small band of Scottish politicians who have served as a councillor, an MP and an MSP.
10/6/2020
£50 Million To Improve Attainment
Schools and local authorities receive funding boost. Pupils living in Scotland's most deprived communities will benefit from targeted funding from the Attainment Scotland Fund to help close the poverty-related attainment gap.9/6/2020
New health measures for travellers to Scotland
Further safeguards from Monday to prevent new COVID-19 cases. New public health measures will come into force on Monday (8 June) to help suppress coronavirus (COVID-19) and prevent new cases being brought into Scotland.9/6/2020
More Support For Small Businesses - Grants extended to help more companies in need
Small businesses which share properties but do not pay business rates are now eligible to apply for grants to help with the impact of COVID-19. The extension to the Small Business Grant Fund will apply to firms occupying shared office spaces, business incubators or shared industrial units and who lease the space from a registered, rate-paying landlord.9/6/2020
Updated Advice For People Shielding
Outdoor exercise can be taken from later this month. People who are shielding are being advised that though they should continue to do so until at least the end of July, they can if they choose, go outdoors to exercise from 18 June while maintaining strict physical distancing.9/6/2020
£300,000 For Young Carers
Carers Week launched with additional support. £300,000 from the £350 million communities funding to support people and communities affected by COVID-19, is being given to support young carers across Scotland.9/6/2020
Advisory Board on Social Renewal
An expert advisory board is to be established to drive progress towards a fairer, more equal Scotland in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The group will listen to and learn from people with lived experience of poverty and inequality and membership will draw on expertise from equality and disabled people's organisations, housing and homelessness bodies, town centre and regeneration groups, and anti-poverty campaigners.9/6/2020
Community Funding Maps
A new collection of digital maps is to display the funding being given to support communities across Scotland affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). The online dashboard enables users to view financial support by local authority across four main funds.9/6/2020
Action Against Inequality
A new expert group will work with the Scottish Government to provide a clearer picture of the impact on minority ethnic communities of coronavirus (COVID-19). Following indications that minority ethnic communities may face higher risks from COVID-19, the group will consider evidence and data being gathered by the Scottish Government, Public Health Scotland, National Records of Scotland and the NHS, and advise on policy actions to mitigate any disproportionate effects.8/6/2020
Highland Council staff share their views on lockdown, home working and the future in new video series
Highland Council has been speaking to staff about their wellbeing during the coronavirus lockdown, working from home and how they see their roles developing in the future. Today, the local authority launched the first in a series of video interviews with staff, who offered honest accounts of how the crisis has affected them and how it has changed their roles.
8/6/2020
NHS Highland has admitted five hospital patients were discharged to Home Farm Care Home
NHS Highland has admitted five hospital patients were discharged to Home Farm Care Home in March before ministers introduced routine testing. The disclosure was made following questions from Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant.8/6/2020
Algal toxins affecting shellfish in coastal waters - East Isle of Skye - Kyles of Scalpay
The Highland Council's Environmental Health Team has identified raised levels of naturally occurring Algal Toxins following routine monitoring at Kyles of Scalpay, off the east coast of the Isle of Skye. Eating shellfish such as mussels, cockles, oysters or razor fish from these areas may pose a health risk arising from the consumption of these algal toxins.8/6/2020
Asia offers opportunities for UK red meat exports
Coronavirus has significantly impacted global trade, but there remains a myriad of opportunities for UK red meat exports - particularly in the Asian marketplace. During the first AHDB export webinar, around 180 delegates were told that while the pandemic presents serious challenges for the sector, the UK is ‘weathering the storm' and continuing to ship red meat to key target markets.8/6/2020
Oil Company BP To Cut 10,000 Jobs Worldwide
Oil company BP (BP.L) today (Monday 8 June 2020) that it was to cut 10,000 jobs at the company.,The slump caused by the Covid 19 pandemic and the resulting slump in oil prices has meant profits turning to losses. The company is aiming to reduce capital expenditure by $3bn (£2.4bn) in 2020, and operating expenditure by $2.5bn.7/6/2020
Caithness Voluntary Group Awarded £200,000 From The Aspiring Communities Fund Of The European Community
Eleven community organisations in the Highlands and Islands have been awarded a total of £1.5m to develop and deliver long-term solutions to tackle poverty based on local priorities and needs The Aspiring Communities Fund, which levers in European Social Funds, was launched by the Scottish Government in 2017 to help reduce poverty and enable inclusive growth in disadvantaged and fragile communities across Scotland. Regional development agency, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), helped community organisations in the region to apply to this recent round of funding.Our Social Media
