News Archive
10/9/2014
Affordable Lending Campaign Launches
Affordable Lending Campaign Launches as Research Reveals People Are Jumping Into Quick Credit Without Realising the True Cost. Latest research findings revealed today from My Home Finance, a national social lending organisation, show it has become morally acceptable for individuals to pay extortionate rates for short-term loans, with no questions asked by the loan provider to determine whether they can afford it.10/9/2014
Index of Production, July 2014
Production output is estimated to have increased by 1.7% between July 2013 and July 2014. This reflects increases of 2.2% in manufacturing (the largest component of production); and 3.4% in electricity, gas, steam & air conditioning output.9/9/2014
Muirtown cold call control zone launched
Residents in the Highfield Avenue and Blarmore Avenue area of Inverness will begin to help tackle the problem of doorstep crime today (Monday 8 September). Muirtown Community Council have chosen the area to be a Cold Call Control Zone (CCCZ), an initiative facilitated by Highland Council Trading Standards and supported by Police Scotland that aims to educate and empower residents on how to deal with unwanted doorstep traders.9/9/2014
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 9 September 2014
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 9th) sold 48 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (7) averaged 208.5p (-7.7p) and sold to 220p per kg and £1,465.20 gross.8/9/2014
Praise for top apprentice plumber
The success of an apprentice plumber from Dornoch who won the Student of the Year 2013/2014 title for SVQ 3 Domestic Plumbing 2nd Year from Inverness College has been recognised by Highland Councillors. At the start of the recent Community Services Committee, members learned of Andrew Fraser's success and took the opportunity to congratulate him and pay tribute to the support and training given by council staff.
8/9/2014
Energy Innovation award for Council
The Highland Council's Energy and Sustainability team have won the best innovation prize at the annual Energy North Awards which were held in Inverness last week. The Council has embarked on a project entitled Carbon Saving Capital Works for Council Buildings and Properties, with a specific emphasis on biomass, and in doing so has become an innovative leader in the renewable energy and low carbon sector.
8/9/2014
Dingwall & Highlands Marts Ltd - Sale 8 September 2014
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highlands Marts Ltd, (September, 8th) sold 4,229 ewe lambs and gimmers at the Highland Mule Breeders Association annual show and sale. The gimmer judge, Mr L.8/9/2014
Civil Aviation Stats for 2013
The 2013 figures released by the UK Civil Aviation Authority show that Wick John O'Groats airport had a good rise in numbers for the year. Wick John O'Groats showed a 35% increase over 2012 to 2013.
8/9/2014
Motorists Should Check Their Credit Information Before Applying for New Car Finance
According to the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA), finance for new car purchases grew by 15% in the first half of 2014. With manufacturers and dealers offering some competitive deals for the new 64 plate, new car buyers will want to make sure they can make the most of these offers.8/9/2014
CDFIs Generate £100m of 'Extra Value' for the Local Economy Through RGF
- CDFIs generate £100m of 'extra value' for the local economy through Regional Growth Fund - A further £150m government lending pot could unlock thousands more jobs Community lenders have generated over £100m in 'extra economic value' through a government-backed fund supporting small businesses and social enterprises in England. Figures from the Community Development Finance Association (CDFA) have revealed that loans made by its members have delivered economic value worth more than five times the original funding [1].The funding has already secured over 2,600 jobs for English towns and cities, creating substantial benefits for the government and local economies.8/9/2014
New Technologies & Innovative Business Put 'Big Six' On The Back Foot
Value of Europe's top 20 utilities slashed in half. Recent developments in technologies such as solar power, batteries, smart thermostats and appliances could radically increase competition in the energy market, bring down bills and secure a decarbonised energy system, according to a new report from the think tank IPPR, published today.6/9/2014
St Andrews Crowned Cheapest Of Nation's Top Universities
- MoneySuperMarket weighs up the cost of living at the UK's top 20 universities - Freshers will find cheapest halls in Cambridge, and the cheapest pint in Durham - Imperial worst for car crime - Leicester students beware of theft from the home - London and Oxford top most expensive places to live as a student Famed as the starting point of Kate and Will's royal romance, St Andrews has taken the crown as the cheapest place to study out of a list of the nation's best universities, according to research from MoneySuperMarket. With freshers' season fast approaching, the UK's number one comparison site looked at the country's top 20 universities(1) and analysed factors such as the cost of car and home insurance*, crime rate, cost of accommodation and price of a pint in each location.
6/9/2014
Ukash Urges Students Not to Lose Gap Year Savings at the ATM
Smart student travellers heading off on an adventure of a lifetime need to ensure that they manage their finances and avoid getting stung by credit or debit card charges. But research* by the Ukash Travel Money Prepaid MasterCard® has revealed that 18-24 year olds could be vulnerable to commissions, exchange fees and transaction charges swallowing up their travel money and severely denting their gap year budget - as well as putting their safety at risk.6/9/2014
23% of Students Are Worried They Might Have to Give Up Their Studies Because of Their Financial Situation
Over a fifth (22%) believe that having to work while at uni is affecting their studies. 36% of students think courses should be condensed from three or four years to two years.6/9/2014
ECB Adds Stimulus, but Markets Want More
Schroders Azad Zangana, European Economist and Chris Ames, Fixed Income Fund Manager comment on the announcement on Thursday 4th September 2014.: The European Central Bank (ECB) has cut interest rates further in an attempt to boost domestic demand and reduce the risk of deflation in the euro area. The main policy interest rate has been lowered from 0.15% to 0.05%, while the deposit rate, previously lowered to -0.1%, has also been lowered to -0.2%.6/9/2014
Property Panic: Britons Rushed Into Buying Unaffordable Homes
- 3 million would struggle to pay their mortgage if the base rate rose by 3%. - One in four Londoners worry they bought their property at the peak of its value.6/9/2014
Updated GDP Growth and Balance of Payments Estimates
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the latest set of articles setting out improvements to UK National Accounts and their estimated impacts. The new figures give more information about how the official picture of the UK economy will change following the introduction of the planned improvements.6/9/2014
Global: Recovery Continues, but Headwinds Persist
Keith Wade, Chief Economist at Schroders, discusses why Schroders has trimmed global growth projections for 2014 and 2015. "We have trimmed our global growth projections for 2014 and 2015 to 2.6% and 2.8% respectively and also see lower growth in the emerging world in 2015.6/9/2014
51% Haven't Switched Any of the 10 Most Common Financial Products in the Last 12 Months
10m UK adults still haven't switched on to switching to reduce their outgoings 60% of consumers have had the same energy provider for over three years 21% have NEVER switched any of the 10 most common financial products 29% of Brits feel worse off than a year ago Over a fifth (21%) of Brits run out of money before the end of the month New research released today reveals that over half of UK adults haven't switched any of the 10 most common financial products* in the last 12 months in order to get a better deal. In fact, 10 million** consumers (21%) have NEVER switched any of them.5/9/2014
