News Archive
1/11/2015
Developing Scotland's young workforce
£500,000 to deliver elements of Youth Employment Strategy. Schools will receive additional support to help prepare young people for the world of work, it has been announced today.1/11/2015
Scotland's Population Projected to Continue to Rise
Scotland's population is projected to continue to increase into the future. Statistics published today by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show the population of Scotland is projected to rise from 5.35 million in 2014 to 5.51 million over the next ten years, and then to continue to rise to 5.7 million by 2039 - an increase of seven per cent over the 25 year period.
1/11/2015
Small Businesses Boost
Record numbers benefitting from bonus scheme. Record numbers of small business properties are benefitting from the Scottish Government's Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS), according to new figures.1/11/2015
Non-Domestic Rates Relief Statistics for Small Businesses in Scotland 2015
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Non-domestic Rates Relief Statistics for Small Businesses in Scotland 2015. The publication provides statistics on the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS), which provides non-domestic business rates relief (business rates discounts) to small businesses in Scotland.1/11/2015
Tackling low pay and zero hours
New public sector procurement guidance to promote fair work. As Living Wage Week kicks off, new statutory guidance for the public sector comes into force (Sunday November 1) formalising the Scottish Government's commitment to fair work procurement practices.1/11/2015
Key high value fish stock increase
Monkfish, megrim and West of Scotland langoustine stocks are increasing, according to new scientific assessments published on 30th October 2015. The increased quotas for these high value stocks that are of vital importance to our fishing communities could potentially provide an additional £11 million to the Scottish fleet.1/11/2015
Consumer and competition policy
Recommendations for a new system following transfer of powers to Scotland. Scotland should have a new statutory body to champion Scottish consumers, according to an expert report published today.1/11/2015
Research strategy and genomics fund announced
Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health, Jamie Hepburn opened the annual NHS Research Scotland conference in Glasgow. The event showcases the best examples of clinical research across Scotland; bringing together more than 400 delegates to listen, learn and discuss the opportunities and challenges for clinical research now and in the future.1/11/2015
Insolvencies down by a quarter since 2014
Accountant in Bankruptcy figures show long term decline continues. The latest quarterly figures from Accountant in Bankruptcy show Scottish total personal insolvencies, which include both bankruptcies and protected trust deeds, are 25.4 per cent lower than in the same quarter a year ago.1/11/2015
Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure, 2014/15
Updated statistics on HRA Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure (2014/15) have been released today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. The main findings are: Total housing income and expenditure.31/10/2015
Higher Tax On Insurance Premiums Starts From 1st November 2015
It may have slipped many people's notice form the last budget in July but from 1st November 2015 there will be higher taxes levied on insurance premiums. The tax increases from 6.5 percent to 9 percent.27/10/2015
Facebook Chat Today About Council Tax With Leader Of Highland Council - Begins at 5.30pm
For the eighth successive year, the Council has frozen the Council Tax. Like other Local Authorities, The Highland Council is facing a forecast budget deficit over the next 3 years.24/10/2015
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Energy & Business Services: CNSRP partner Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) ran an event this week as part of the Nuclear Supply Chain project which it runs jointly with Scottish Enterprise. The project aims to provide practical, independent advice and support to companies wishing to enter the nuclear supply chain for the first time, or to existing supply chain companies wishing to enhance their capabilities.24/10/2015
Moray Firth Turbines Project Could See 30% Aqcuired By Three Gorges Corporation Of China
EDP Renováveis, through its subsidiary EDPR UK Limited, has entered into an investment cooperation agreement with China Three Gorges (CTG), whereby CTG would invest in and co-develop the Moray Firth project. CTG would acquire an up to 30% stake in Moray Offshore Renewable Limited (MORL).24/10/2015
Big increase in assaults on public service workers, says UNISON
UNISON Scotland is publishing today (22 October 2015) Violence at Work: A Survey of UNISON employers and Staff in Scotland 2015. It shows an increase of 1,227 assaults compared with 2014.23/10/2015
Highland Council to hold a series of Facebook chats on budget issues
Highland Council is to hold a series of Facebook chats on budget issues, starting with a discussion on the council tax. For the eighth successive year, the Council has frozen the Council Tax.22/10/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 22 October 2015
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 22nd) sold 2,868 store sheep. Lambs (1,906) averaged £45.27 and sold to £74 gross for Texels from Burnside Croft, Jamestown.22/10/2015
Vets Advise Farmers to Investigate Ill-thrift in Ewes Now
Almost a quarter of ewes tested for Maedi Visna (MV) by SAC Consulting Veterinary Services are carrying the disease. This could mean that large numbers of livestock are at threat of ill-thrift, failing to grow at a healthy rate, this winter.22/10/2015
Highland Council backs calls over maritime safety deficit
The Highland Council Leader, Cllr Margaret Davidson welcomed the call for reinstatement of ETVs by Highland MPs. She said: "The provision of Emergency Towing Vessels (ETVs) has been a vital issue for the Highland Council ever since the ETV in the Minch was withdrawn some years ago.22/10/2015
