The Scottish Government will provide £2 million of funding to mitigate the financial challenges facing the residential outdoor education sector as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The package will include funding to help centres provide safe, impactful outdoor learning experiences to support young people's education and wellbeing through this challenging period.
The decision by credit ratings agency Moody's to cut the UK's sovereign credit rating has been a gift to the government's critics. The agency downgraded the UK from Aa3 to Aa2 on the rationale that its heavy reliance on face-face services would mean that economic growth would be worse than expected because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Canary Islands, Denmark, the Maldives and Mykonos added to exempt list. Travellers from Liechtenstein must quarantine on arrival in Scotland for 14 days from 4am on Sunday 25 October 2020.
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Royal Mail announces one of the biggest shake-ups to the daily delivery since the launch of the postbox in 1852. Royal Mail has launched a parcel pick-up service across the UK in a shake-up of the daily round.
The John O'Groats Mill Trust is looking for an experienced and dedicated individual organisation to work with the John O'Groats Mill Trust to lead on the development and implementation of an Action Plan for the regeneration of the Mill into a Community Hub and Visitor Attraction. The Development Manager post is part-time 26 hours pre week and the contract will carry a total remuneration of £56064 over Two years.
Proposed delay to fire alarm regulations - Update today. Change to implementation due to coronavirus impact.
High Life Highland, the Charity responsible for the operation of libraries across Highland has welcomed two new reports on the role of libraries in communities during lockdown and what it will look like after the pandemic. Chairman of High Life Highland's Charity Board, Ian Ross said, "We have been aware of a report written by the Carnegie Trust about libraries since the document was released to the public.
New data suggests long COVID affects around 10% of 18 to 49 year olds who become unwell with COVID-19. The Health Secretary urges people to follow the guidelines to protect themselves and others from the potentially debilitating long-term impact of COVID-19.
House sales rose by 21.3% in September following the introduction of the stamp duty holiday - helping to protect hundreds of thousands of jobs in the housing sector and wider supply chain, new figures revealed today. residential property transactions rose 21.3% in September following introduction of stamp duty holiday.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is supporting businesses to prepare from 1 January 2021. From 1 January 2021, the UK will have sole responsibility for the future of our seas and fishing industry and we need to be ready for change.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 21st) sold 544 weaned calves and store cattle and 8 adult head of breeding cattle. Stot calves (332) averaged 230.5p (last year 207.9p) and sold to 329.0p per kilo for a pair of 152kg Charolais crosses from Dunlichity Farm, Farr and £1,300 for a 745kg Limousin cross from Achavraat, Nairn.
A new Bill designed to ensure the UK's world-leading financial services sector continues to thrive and grasp new opportunities on the global stage will be introduced to Parliament today (21 October 2020). Financial Services Bill to maintain UK's world-leading regulatory standards and openness to international markets introduced today this Bill is the first step in shaping a regulatory framework for the UK’s financial services sector outside of the EU.
Children and young people with additional support needs will be now be directly involved in the decisions that affect them following an independent review. The Scottish Government and COSLA have drawn up a joint action plan for additional support for learning (ASL) after accepting the recommendations made in the independent review chaired by Angela Morgan.
People urged to check if they are eligible to apply again. Young carers are being encouraged to check if they are entitled to further awards as the Young Carer Grant marks it's anniversary.
Highland Council Trading Standards supports FASathon - the Friends Against Scams marathon day Highland Council Trading Standards is encouraging Highland residents to take part in ‘FASathon', the Friends Against Scams marathon day, on 21st October 2020. The aim of the FASathon campaign is to get as many people as possible to complete the free Friends Against Scams online awareness session to learn about the different types of scams and how to protect yourself and others against scams.
Scotland's GDP increased by 2.6% in August, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. This is the fourth consecutive month of increasing GDP following the large drops in March and April, but represents a slowdown from the increase of 6.4% in July.
Electric Vehicle infrastructure just one of the ways Highland Council is battling the climate emergency. Highland Council's ongoing commitment to tackling the climate emergency is being clearly evidenced through its ongoing EV (Electric Vehicle) infrastructure programme.
The Chancellor has decided to conduct a one-year Spending Review in order to prioritise the response to Covid-19, and our focus on supporting jobs. In order to prioritise the response to Covid-19, and our focus on supporting jobs, the Chancellor and the Prime Minister have decided to conduct a one-year Spending Review, setting department's resource and capital budgets for 2021-22, and Devolved Administration’s block grants for the same period.
Responding to this afternoon's (Wednesday 21 October) breaking news over the collapse of a deal between BiFab and EDF. The manufacture of eight turbine jackets was to support the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) offshore wind project.
