Firms will need to take action ahead of the end of the transition period. Businesses trading timber between Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland (NI) are being urged by the UK Government to take action to ensure they are prepared for the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020.
The UK has officially signed an economic partnership agreement with Japan, marking an historic moment, as the UK's first major trade deal as an independent trading nation and offering a glimpse of Global Britain's potential. The UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is the first deal that the UK has struck as an independent trading nation. A British-shaped deal that goes beyond the existing EU agreement, securing bespoke benefits for British businesses and citizens.
Thousands of rural homes and businesses across Scotland have been given access to more financial help to get top-of-the-range broadband speeds. New agreement to join up the UK and Scottish Government's broadband voucher schemes to help rural areas get gigabit-capable broadband connections £6m to connect hundreds of public sector buildings across Angus, Dundee, and Perth & Kinross A new collaboration between the Scottish and UK Governments will see voucher funding joined up to make more money available to subsidise the costs of building gigabit-capable broadband networks to hard-to-reach areas of Scotland.
The additional quota can only be caught by hook and line and fishers must become members of the Handline Association and then seek authorisation from the MMO to qualify for it. This additional quota has been made available following a request from industry and subsequent consultation with the quota advisory group for Area 7d.
Three flagship venues will receive funding as part of the ongoing emergency coronavirus (COVID-19) support for cultural and heritage organisations. Capital Theatres - which operates the Festival Theatre, the King's Theatre and The Studio in Edinburgh – will receive £500,000 in addition to £250,000 already awarded through the Performing Arts Venue Relief Fund to help weather the effects of the pandemic.
On this week's Live with Littlewood, we'll be discussing how we chart a course through the winter of discontent. What next for local shutdowns, and should the government offer these regions greater financial support? Is a No Deal Brexit on the cards? And why have Millennials fallen out of love with democracy?.
Rishi Sunak's Job Support Scheme (JSS) fixes deficiencies with his previous post-furlough scheme plan but will almost certainly waste taxpayers' money by propping up over one million unviable jobs. This report says the chancellor is designing policy at an economy-wide level but the crisis affects sectors in different ways.
The Institute for Government has weekly podcast. This week -The government continues to do battle with regional politicians and leaders of the devolved nations over coronavirus restrictions, and with the EU over Brexit.
At the Caithness Area Committee on 22 October 2020 members unanimously confirmed their full support to the business case for Wick John O'Groats Airport to receive Public Service Obligation (PSO) status by putting forward a motion and reinforcing their commitment to working with stakeholders and partners to deliver this as a matter of urgency. The motion lodged recognises the fundamental strategic importance of Wick John O’Groats Airport to the economy of the region, and the energy, business and tourism sectors in particular.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (October, 23rd) sold 586 rams at its annual sale of North County Hill Cheviots. Shearlings (94) sold to £3,200 gross twice from Rhifail Farms.
NHS HIGHLAND has told North MSP Rhoda Grant it cannot reveal whether patients were tested for Covid-19 ahead of being discharged from hospital into a care home. The health board said it was "unable to provide the level of detail you have requested, as this constitutes personal data".
There will be no DWP style assessments to access disability assistance under the new Scottish social security system. Decisions will be made using information gathered through the applications process including from health care providers Should more detail be required to make decisions on an application for the new Adult Disability Payment, it will be gathered through a consultation.
Testing capacity on track to reach 65,000. Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing turnaround times and capacity must be the Scottish Government's priority, a review of the testing strategy has found.
Details of grants available to businesses as part of Scotland's refreshed strategic approach to suppressing coronavirus (COVID-19) have been published. From 2 November, firms that are required by law to close will be eligible for grants every four weeks for as long as the restrictions last.
From 19:00 on 26 October 2020 to 07:00 on 10 November 2020 the following roads will be affected by temporary roads closures for BEAR Northwest Trunk Roads Unit works. The road closures are necessary to allow BEAR to carry out surfacing works.
A five-level framework which will allow for a refreshed strategic approach to suppressing Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreaks across Scotland has been published today (Friday, October 23). The framework indicates different levels of protection that might be needed based on different levels of transmission for the virus.
The Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce has published its recommendations for supporting the sector's recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The taskforce was charged with looking at what priority rescue measures both the Scottish and UK governments can take to bolster recovery.
Ben Wray writing on Source Direct today. As damning indictments go, the government-supported, Fife-based BiFab withdrawing its bid to build jackets for the government-licensed NnG wind farm project off the coast of Fife is right up there.
Article from The Conversation web site - Author Sarah L Caddy Clinical Research Fellow in Viral Immunology and Veterinary Surgeon, University of Cambridge. ------------------------------------------------------- There are currently at least six COVID-19 vaccines in phase 3 clinical trials - the final phase of testing.
Members of the Caithness Committee have identified fuel poverty as their number one concern and are pleased to announce that the member-led capital housing budget has increased to 10% as they welcome £2,253,000 of investment which will be used to carry out improvements to the housing stock across the county. A specific priority of the capital programme is improving heating and make homes more energy efficient, with over £1,300,000 of budget approved to replace the oldest and most inefficient heating systems with a further £150,000 for one-off heating replacements.
