News Archive
9/8/2014
NDA decommissioning supply chain event returns
The NDA estate's showcase event for suppliers is returning for a fourth year and is looking forward to welcoming even more visitors and exhibitors. More than 1,000 delegates from across the country attended the 2013 event, including existing supply chain members and decommissioning newcomers.8/8/2014
Police appeal for information following reports of bogus workmen
Police in Caithness and Sutherland are appealing for information following a report of bogus workmen operating in the area. These individuals are advertising their work using the business name of MD Roofline and distributing leaflets to promote themselves.8/8/2014
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Week commencing 4 August 2014. Energy & Business services: As financial closure for the Meygen tidal project approaches, RE News last week reported that parent company Atlantis Resources had agreed a contract with Andritz Hydro Hammerfest to supply three 1.5MW turbines for its initial deployment in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth.8/8/2014
Driving away candidates? Advertising an intention to discriminate
Do you really need to be a man to be handy? Do the young have the monopoly on being dynamic? Is being Scottish a genuine occupational requirement of working as a nanny? Do you need a driving licence to be mobile and willing to travel? The Commission has recently considered a number of complaints regarding the wording of job advertisements which potentially advertise an intention to discriminate across the range of protected characteristics. The most common complaint relates to posts where having a driving licence is advertised as an essential requirement, which may deter, and discriminate against, disabled applicants.8/8/2014
Adding Up To A Brighter Future
Scottish Renewables believes we should all be proud of the valuable green energy we produce in Scotland. That's why they have created this infographic booklet and accompanying video, to help present some key facts and figures about the industry.
8/8/2014
Scotland has limited lender of last resort options in an informal currency union
If an independent Scotland chooses an informal currency union (called ‘dollarization' or 'sterlingization') as Plan B, its financial institutions cannot be sure they will have access to emergency liquidity in the next financial crisis. This is likely to have important consequences for Scotland's financial sector, and therefore its capacity to export financial services, its new balance of payments and general economic prosperity.
8/8/2014
Last chance to help find top apprentice
Businesses urged to nominate in Scotland's Modern Apprenticeship Awards. Businesses in the Highlands are being urged to make the most of their last chance to nominate in the search for Scotland's top apprentice.8/8/2014
Glasgow is focused on securing a lasting legacy from the best Commonwealth Games ever.
As the Games drew to a close yesterday, they were hailed as the greatest ever staged by Commonwealth officials, athletes and spectators. But, although the last 11 days will live long in the memory; for Glasgow, the Games story doesn't end at the closing ceremony.7/8/2014
Late Sailing Scheduled for County Show Visitors
Serco NorthLink Ferries has scheduled a later sailing to accommodate those visiting this weekend's Orkney County Show (Saturday, 9 August). The 1645 hours M.V Hamnavoe sailing from Scrabster to Stromness will depart one hour later than timetabled, whilst the return sailing from Scrabster will now depart at 2000 hours, arriving into Stromness at 2130 hours.6/8/2014
Soil Muck & Money Event
Thursday, 11th September, Caithness. A practical day looking at soil & grassland management and making best use of FYM & slurry; there will also be a seeder demonstration.5/8/2014
Study reveals where Scots are keeping their savings
With interest rates at an all-time low, many Scots are shunning traditional savings accounts to get better returns on their cash. A study by TopCashback, released today, reveals that the majority now choose to keep their savings in a current account, while around half are depositing money into ISAs.
4/8/2014
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Week Commencing 28 July 2014 Energy & Business services: It has been another good week for Wick Harbour. Following the recent news that Wick Harbour Authority had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Moray Offshore Renewables Ltd, thus maintaining their position as a potential base for MORL's offshore wind operations, this week has seen Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Ltd (BOWL) announce that Wick Harbour is the preferred location for its operations and maintenance base in support of its development off the Caithness coast.4/8/2014
Police acknowledge 8 year sentencing of Duncan Begg for serious violent and sexual crimes
Police Scotland acknowledges the 8 year sentence given to Duncan Begg at the High Court in Glasgow on Friday 01 August 2014, following his conviction in July for serious violent and sexual crimes. Mr Begg was convicted of rapes, sexual assaults and assaults of women in Caithness between 1984 and 2010.4/8/2014
Scottish Independence, the EU and the Rebate Debate
This short film posted on Youtube 24 July 2014. With the indyref showdown fast approaching, Scotland needs to know the implications of a YesScotland or a BetterTogether vote.
4/8/2014
Half of Scottish credit card holders offered unsolicited credit limit increase
*50% of credit card customers in Scotland offered higher credit limit by their lenders. *Two-thirds of these accepted the increased limit.2/8/2014
"New Switching Figures Hint at a Big Bank Backlash"
Matt Sanders, Gocompare.com's banking expert, said: "These figures make interesting reading and it's clear that customers have been enticed by incentives and cash back deals. The figures show that the biggest winners are Santander with its 123 account, which offers varying amounts of cashback, and Halifax with its £100 payment for those who switched to its Reward account, as well as the £5 per month in credit incentive.2/8/2014
Scotland's first Archaeology Institute established in the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands has announced the establishment of its new Archaeology Institute. Centred in the heart of the rich and diverse archaeological heritage of the region, the Institute aims to advance our understanding of the historic environment through the creation, interpretation and dissemination of archaeological knowledge.
2/8/2014
Revealed: How the Savings Market Is Failing Consumers
In the most comprehensive analysis of the cash savings market ever, Which? reveals the full extent of how some providers are failing consumers and leaving them with next to no return on their money. While there have been improvements from a handful of providers, our new report - The Savings Trap - is a damning indictment of the systemic failings and poor practices in this market that distort competition and make it difficult for people to know whether they are getting a good return on their savings.1/8/2014
Euromillions FIFA World Cup Online Lottery scam
The Highland Council's Trading Standards is alerting consumers to be on their guard if they receive a ‘Final Award Notification' letter address from "Euromillions FIFA World Cup Super-Lottery". Letters are being sent out by fraudsters claiming that people have won £725,000.1/8/2014
