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4/2/2020
Community Council elections - Opportunity for people to represent their local community
In Caithness - Cairhness West. Nominations are invited from people seeking election to 16 Community Councils across the Highlands that remained unformed after the elections held in December last year.4/2/2020
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 4 February 2020
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February, 4th) sold 13 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (2) averaged 199.0p (-9.6p) and sold to 200.0p per kg and £1,257.30 gross.4/2/2020
Fishing Vessel Weekly Licence Variations
OPERATIONAL UPDATE: BREXIT Business as usual As you are aware legislation has now been passed in the House of Commons which ratifies the EU Withdrawal Agreement, taking the UK out of the European Union. As of 23:00 on 31 January 2020 the UK will be in an Implementation Period (also referred to as the transition period) where current EU rules and regulations (and any new legislation made during the course of 2020) will continue to have effect whilst the terms of our future relationship with European Union are negotiated through an EU UK Trade Deal.3/2/2020
Employment May Be At An All Time High In The Uk, But Austerity, Low Pay And Zero Hours Contracts Inflict Misery On Millions
This article was first published on the The Conversation web site on 23 January 2019. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The UK government has asserted that "employment is at a record high" with 32.5m people in work, the highest figure since 1971.
3/2/2020
UK Space Sector Lands In Singapore
A large UK space sector delegation touches down in Singapore this week to explore new partnerships and seek valuable opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region, supported by the UK Space Agency. More than 30 representatives from the UK space industry, universities and government will visit GeoWorks, ST Engineering, the National University of Singapore and the Nanyang Technological University, before attending the Global Space and Technology Convention on 6-7 February.
3/2/2020
The Future Relationship Between The UK And The EU
This statement sets out the Government's proposed approach to the negotiations with the EU about our future relationship. Further details on this and other trade negotiations will be made available to Parliament as the process develops.1/2/2020
NDA group enjoys a big WiN at awards ceremony
Employees from across the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group have been honoured at a prestigious national awards ceremony in London. The Women in Nuclear (WiN) Annual Awards recognises those who have gone above and beyond to promote gender balance and diversity across the nuclear sector.
1/2/2020
Hundreds Of Thousands Of People Needed To Power UK's Net Zero Energy Commitment
Research reveals 400,000 job opportunities for a ‘Net Zero Energy Workforce', including nearly 100,000 roles across the north of England The UK will need to recruit hundreds of thousands of people into its energy sector if it is to meet its target to deliver net zero emissions by 2050. Research published by National Grid today reveals the industry will need to fill 400,000 jobs, bringing opportunities for skilled tradespeople, engineers and other specialists across every region of the country.
1/2/2020
America Has A Unique 300 Year Old View Of Free Trade - UK Must Recognise This To Strike A Deal
Emma Hart, Senior Lecturer in American History, University of St Andrews poses some thoughts on historical connections as we move to an American Trade deal. With Boris Johnson hailing parliament's vote towards Britain leaving the EU on January 31, there is a general consensus among the country's leaders that there will be an intimate trading relationship with the US after Brexit.31/1/2020
Parking Charges Take Another Step Closer
On 6th February 2020 the newly formed Economy and Infrastructure Committee of Highland Council will consider the way forward and approach to bring in parking charges in a number of areas including Wick and East Caithness. Item 7 on the agenda for the meeting is Off-Street Car Parking Policy - Update and sets out the way for ward for information and consultations.30/1/2020
40 New Jobs Expected In Five Years As Ashley Ann, Wick Plans Further Growth
A Caithness company is planning to invest more than £2m in its Wick plant, in a move that could see up to 40 new jobs created in the town over the next five years. Family-run Ashley Ann Ltd (AAL) designs and manufactures kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms.
30/1/2020
Radio Active Particles At Dounreay Foreshore Latest List
The latest particle find on the Dounreay foreshore was on 17th January 2020. See the updated list.
30/1/2020
Hi-scot Credit Union Offers Payroll Deductions
HI-Scot, the credit union for the Highlands and Islands, has vowed to make 2020 the year when saving and borrowing are even more accessible. With a focus on payroll deduction, allowing people to save directly from their pay packet every month via their employer, the credit union offers a viable alternative to high street banking in 2020.30/1/2020
Home care services for the dying in Scotland are patchy at best
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart told MSPs today that end of life care should be at the top of the political agenda but home care services for the dying in Scotland were patchy at best. He highlighted how one GP had told him that resources for supporting care to help patients who wished to die at home seemed to have been "designed out of the system." Mr Stewart, who is also Labour's Shadow Public Health Secretary, was speaking in the Scottish Parliament at his cross-party member’s debate on the ‘Right to Full Care to Die at Home’.30/1/2020
Ex Highland Council Chief Steps Up To Chair Of Highlands And Islands Enterprise
Current chair, Professor Lorne Crerar CBE, leaves the post on 29 February. Deputy chair, Alistair Dodds CBE, will then assume the responsibility as an interim measure.
30/1/2020
Countries In The IMF Financial Spotlight In 2020
By IMFBlog In 2020, the IMF plans to assess the stability of twelve financial systems. Seven assessments are of jurisdictions with systemically important financial sectors (Austria, Denmark, Hong Kong SAR, Italy, Korea, Norway, and the United States), for which it is mandatory to undergo financial stability assessments every five years.30/1/2020
Quantitative easing now looks permanent - and has turned central banks into pseudo governments
After a pause of a few months, the world's leading central banks are "printing" money again to try to bolster their economies. Commonly known as quantitative easing or QE, the European Central Bank (ECB) resumed its programme just before the turn of the year.
30/1/2020
Remote Working Is Transforming The Digital Economy And UK Businesses Must Adapt To Keep Up
UK businesses are being advised to ensure they are ready to accommodate the rise of remote working - or risk being left behind. The advice follows the publication of a new essential guide to remote working, produced by utilities and communications specialist Glide, which contains new research, predictions and guidance for businesses.
30/1/2020
Bank Rate Maintained At 0.75%
At its meeting ending on 29 January 2020, the Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of England voted by a majority of 7-2 to maintain Bank Rate at 0.75%. The Committee voted unanimously to maintain the stock of sterling non-financial investment-grade corporate bond purchases, financed by the issuance of central bank reserves, at £10 billion.
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29/1/2020Planning Permission & Building Warrant - Advice From Thermohaus
The latest article on building your own house from Thermohaus. See links below for all the earlier articles.
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