News Archive
28/2/2024
Renters Reminded Of Rights Before Rent Cap Ends
Private renters are being urged to know their rights before the emergency rent cap and additional evictions protections in Scotland come to an end from 1 April 2024. Tenants in Scotland have some of the strongest rights of any part of the UK.
28/2/2024
Cutting Back On The Investment And Delivery Of Public Services Is Not What The Economy Needs - Or What The Electorate Wants
The Government's current plans for post-election cuts to public spending look undeliverable given rising prices and increasing demand on services. As discussed below, plans to cap day-to-day spending increases at 1 per cent (after allowing for inflation) imply very big cuts to departments not covered by existing spending commitments.
28/2/2024
Spittal To Loch Buidhe To Beauly Overhead Line Public Events
SSEN Transmission are hosting a series of public information events across the project route from 11 March to 28 March 2024. SSEN Transmission are reinforcing the overhead line network from Spittal to Loch Buidhe to Beauly as part of the wider Pathway to 2030 strategy.
28/2/2024
Monthly GDP Estimates For December For Scotland
Scotland's onshore GDP grew by 0.4% in December, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. This follows 0.8% contraction in October and no growth (0.0% change) in November.28/2/2024
Budget Bill Passes In Scottish Parliament
With all the billions mentioned it is hard to get your head round the fact that many cuts are coming in local councils. Tomorrow 29 February 2024 Highland will discussed its budget and the cuts being proposed and use of reserves.28/2/2024
New Report Outlines How Pro-innovation Regulation Could Unleash Quantum's Potential For UK Economy
New report by the Regulatory Horizons Council sets out a pro-innovation approach to regulating quantum technologies, setting the stage for safe and effective advancement while cementing the UK's position as a global leader in the technology. New Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) report showcases progress in delivering the UK's National Quantum Strategy, unlocking its transformative potential.
28/2/2024
Holyrood Committee Calls For Systems-wide Change to Achieve a Circular Economy
A Holyrood Committee has today welcomed the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill but said that the Bill on its own is not enough to make the systems-wide changes needed to create a truly circular economy. The Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee says the Scottish Government must look at additional opportunities to act.
27/2/2024
SNP Greens Freezing The Council Tax Has Been A Disaster For Local Services - Roads Testify To That
With the latest round of Scottish council budgets ongoing and Highland Council due on Thursday 29 February 2024 we wait to see if they will toe the line. The recommendation in the budget papers budget papers is to do what the government asks and freeze the tax.27/2/2024
Don't Believe House Prices Indexes In 2024! - UK House Price Crash
The INCOVENIENT TRUTH about the UK HOUSE PRICES and why you shouldn't believe any of the house prices you see reported in the mainstream media. Rightmove, Halifax, Nationwide, Acadata and the Land Registry release their house price indexes every month, however, the accuracy of these HPI's should certainly be up for debate.
27/2/2024
Compared To Any Other Sector, Fewer Transport & Storage Firms Saw An Increase In January Turnover
A new survey reveals only 6.7% of transport & storage sector businesses enjoyed an increase in turnover in January, the lowest result of all business sectors. The survey also reveals that transport companies are among the most pessimistic about growth in March, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero.27/2/2024
The Highland Council Budget Meeting To Be Broadcast On Youtube
The Highland Council will be broadcasting our upcoming special budget meeting on Thursday 29 February 2024. Alongside our regular webcast platform, you will be able to watch proceedings live on our YouTube channel in high definition Coverage on YouTube will start at 10am, with the meeting starting at 10.30am.27/2/2024
Rightcharge Flips The Switch On Its Home Charging Payments Solution, Sparking Savings And Simplicity For Fleets
Leading electric vehicle charging software company, Rightcharge, has launched its latest technology that allows fleets to cover the costs of an employee's home charging by making payments directly to the employee's energy account, regardless of their supplier. The service is the first part of the Rightcharge Electric Fuel Card, which is being launched in stages this year and will soon offer a public charge card to access over 30 networks plus workplace charging integrations.
27/2/2024
Is Your Business Missing Out On Thousands Of Pounds?
The rates paid on business savings accounts are at their highest in years. It's no surprise then that we've had many businesses asking if they can improve the interest they can earn on their company cash.
27/2/2024
If the Chancellor wants to cut taxes, he should tell us where the spending cuts will fall
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will announce his second Budget, and fourth fiscal event, on Wednesday 6 March. This will possibly be the final fiscal event of the current parliament.
27/2/2024
Families of more than 327,000 young people helped by Scottish Child Payment
Scottish Child Payment was helping the families of more than 327,000 children at the end of December last year, official statistics have shown. The £25-a-week payment helps families as part of a wider package of Scottish Government actions to tackle child poverty and support people during the cost of living crisis.27/2/2024
Improving Scotland's Diet - Move To Restrict Promotions On Unhealthy Food And Drink
The public is being asked for views on proposals to restrict the promotion of food and drink high in fat, sugar and salt. The consultation, which will run for 12 weeks, will outline the detail of proposed regulations aimed at creating a food environment which better supports healthier choices.27/2/2024
20,000 Can Get Best Start Foods For The First Time
Changes to a key Scottish Government benefit will see an estimated 20,000 people able to access money to help with the cost of food shopping for the first time. Rule changes around eligibility for Best Start Foods come into force on Monday Feb 26 extending eligibility by making it easier to qualify.27/2/2024
The UK And US Sanction Houthi Enablers
A UK sanctions package, coordinated with the US, targets those that support or enable the work of the Houthis across the Middle East. UK sanctions package, coordinated with the US, targets those that support or enable the work of the Houthis across the Middle East and around the Red Sea.
27/2/2024
Homelessness Statistics, April To September 2023
An update on Homelessness Statistics covering 1 April to 30 September 2023 has been released today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. Over that period: There were 20,144 applications for homelessness assistance.26/2/2024
