News Archive
9/4/2015
Post Office Money Launches Current Account App
- App available to download for free now via App Store or Google Play. - Users can make payments and check account balance on the move.9/4/2015
Concern Over Safe Rent Deposit Levels in Highlands - David Stewart MSP
Highland MSP, David Stewart has expressed his "deep concern" over low levels of private rented sector deposits that are registered with a Tenancy Deposit Scheme, which is required under legislation, in the Highlands. Figures revealed by SafeDeposits Scotland who take on average 60% of the Tenancy Deposit Market show that only 61% of landlords across Scotland are complying with legislation which requires private rent deposits to be registered.9/4/2015
Personal Debt to Hit £2.5 Trillion by the End of the Decade
Adults in the UK will owe an average of over £47,000 by 2020, according to new analysis by The Money Charity. The UK's leading financial capability charity today calls on all parties to make financial capability a key policy priority after next month's election or face a personal debt crisis.8/4/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 8 April 2015 - Cattle
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 8th) sold 631 Aberdeen Angus, native bred and continental store cattle in a special show and sale supported by Morrison's Supermarket, 10 adult head of breeding cattle and 23 OTM cattle. Aberdeen Angus bullocks (241) averaged 228.9p and sold to 259p per kilo for a pair of 390kg Aberdeen Angus from Kirkton Farm, Golspie, and £1,300 gross for a pair of 725kg Aberdeen Angus crosses from Hilton Farm, Tain.8/4/2015
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 8 April 2015 - Young Farmers Over-wintered Cattle
DINGWALL, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd, (April 8th) sold 29 Young Farmers over-wintered cattle at their annual show and sale, kindly sponsored by A M Phillip Agritech, Messrs Craiglands Quarry, Fortrose, and Mill 'n’ Mix Ltd, Dingwall. Bullocks (20) averaged 236.6p and sold to 297.7p per kilo for the supreme champion, a 440kg Limousin cross from Rachel Matheson, Ballicherry Farm, Balblair, and £1,320 gross for a 590kg Limousin cross from Euan MacIver, Upper Knockmuir, Fortrose.8/4/2015
Are You Ready for ESOS?
Nearly three quarters of businesses (73%) have not started their mandatory energy audits to comply with the new ESOS legislation by the deadline of 5 December 2015. According to a new poll, conducted by Energy Live News, 61% of businesses surveyed have not yet appointed a lead assessor, with a minority of only 27% of businesses already ESOS compliant.
7/4/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 7 April 2015
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 7th) sold 45 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (25) averaged 205.7p (+5.5p) and sold to 218p per kg and £1,412.40 gross.6/4/2015
Lybster's Oil Boom Ends With Low Oil Prices
Global oilfield service company Forum Energy Technologies said it has made 12 employees redundant following the closure of its workshop in Lybster, Caithness. The Houston-based firm said it that have been forced to lay off staff due to low crude prices and rising costs.
6/4/2015
SNP Candidate Paul Monaghan To Speak In Thurso
PUBLIC MEETING At the Weigh Inn Thurso On Friday the 10th of April 7.00pm for 7.30pm Come and hear the SNP candidate Dr Paul Monaghan speak and take questions. All welcome whatever your voting intentions..
6/4/2015
Small Shops Need To Cover Tobacco Products From Today
The display of such goods has been illegal in large stores and supermarkets since 2012 in England and Wales and 29th April 2013 in Scotland. Now small stores, and other outlets such as pubs and clubs, will also have to keep cigarettes out of sight.4/4/2015
WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND - Advisory Group - Call for Expressions of Interest
Introduction Wave Energy Scotland is seeking expressions of interest from appropriately qualified and experienced industry representatives to join its independent Advisory Group. The Advisory Group will play a critical role in supporting Wave Energy Scotland meet its objectives, and to support wider Scottish efforts to develop the wave energy sector into one which plays an important role in our future energy mix, and contributor to the Scottish economy.4/4/2015
Over £100 million to fight fuel poverty
New loan scheme combines vouchers and grants to improve energy efficiency. Scotland's most vulnerable households will receive help to make their homes warmer and cheaper to heat thanks to a £103 million investment to tackle fuel poverty.4/4/2015
Landmark voting age bill to engage young people
Work starts on green light for 16 & 17 year olds to vote in May 2016 Scottish elections. The Scottish Government's Bill to lower the voting age to allow 16 and 17 year olds to vote in Scottish Parliament and local elections was published this week.4/4/2015
Ministers approval concurs with previous Highland Council decision on Corriegarth Wind Farm
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has granted consent to Corriegarth Wind Farm near Loch Ness, in Highland Council Area. The development, applied for by NBW Wind Energy Ltd, will have 23 turbines and have a generating capacity of up to 70MW, and effectively replaces the existing planning permission granted by Highland Council for a 50MW, 20 turbine Wind Farm on the same site.3/4/2015
Drilling Has Started At The Meygen Site In Caithness
Work has commence on what may become one of the worlds biggest tidal energy production sites in the Pentland Firth in Caithness. Atlantis Resources Ltd has commenced horizontal directional drilling operations at the MeyGen tidal site in Caithness.
3/4/2015
Taking a Bath, Posting a Letter, Visiting the Dentist or Taxing Your Car? It Will Now Cost You More
Zero inflation doesn't mean the cost of everyday bills are not going up. In fact, this week alone we are going to see a raft of hikes from water providers, council tax, car tax right down to the price of postage.3/4/2015
Hundreds of £10 Origami 'Dogs' Let Loose for People to Find - Watch Out For £10 Dogs
- Brits overspending on life insurance by £109 a year. - - £10 origami 'dogs' released to put money back in people's pockets.
3/4/2015
Current Account Switch Service Enhancements Come Into Effect for Consumers and Businesses
Switch guarantee extended to businesses, charities and trusts with a turnover of up to £6.5 million. Redirection service for customers' payments extended to 36 months.3/4/2015
Complaints on Banking and Credit Cards Up as Total Complaints Fall by 7%
The latest complaints data published by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) shows financial services firms received 2,183,540 new complaints (including those related to PPI) between July and December 2014. Overall complaints decreased by 7% compared to the previous six months and by 12% from the same period last year.3/4/2015
