News Archive
13/1/2024
Why The World Is Turning Away From The Us Dollar
The invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 prompted the US Treasury Department to impose unprecedented sanctions on Russia, to hold it "accountable for its premeditated and unprovoked invasion". The aim was to prevent Russia from "propping up its rapidly depreciating currency by restricting global supplies of the ruble and access to reserves that Russia may try to exchange to support the ruble".
13/1/2024
Curious Kids - How Much Money Is There In The World?
How much money is there in the world? - Tsubame, aged ten, London If we want to add up how much money there is in the world, a good place to start would be counting all the notes and coins out there - in people's wallets and money boxes and in cash machines. Let's start with pounds.
12/1/2024
The Post Office Paid £15.75 Compensation To One Of Its Victims. Here's The Nine Ways They Minimise Payouts
It is worse than ever you might think. Once you begin to read more of the details about how the Post Office covered up and used all of their power and money (taxpayers money) to flatten claimants and reduce payouts.12/1/2024
Unacceptable Financial Management At Scottish Water
Auditors have found unacceptable use of public funds by senior officials at the Water Industry Commission for Scotland. The Commission is the economic regulator of Scottish Water.
12/1/2024
Pm In Kyiv UK Support Will Not Falter - UK Increase Funding to £2.5billion
The Prime Minister will reiterate the UK's unwavering support for Ukraine in a visit to the capital Kyiv today. Prime Minister to visit Kyiv today [Friday] to set out a major new package of support and reaffirm the close UK-Ukraine partnership Rishi Sunak will increase military funding for Ukraine next financial year to £2.5 billion, supporting largest ever commitment of drones The Prime Minister and President Zelenskyy will also sign a historic UK-Ukraine Agreement on Security Cooperation.
12/1/2024
New Safeguards On Dangerous Dogs
Tight safeguards on XL Bully dogs are to be introduced in Scotland to make it a criminal offence to own the breed without an exemption certificate. The legislation will mirror what has been introduced by the UK Government in England and Wales, and prevent Scotland from becoming a ‘dumping ground' for this breed.12/1/2024
MSPs All Agree That Banking Services Are Vital To Rural Areas - Bank Of Scotland Axes Mobile Banking
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant yesterday held a Scottish Parliament debate on the loss of banking services across rural Scotland. This week the MSP debated, in the Scottish Parliament Chamber, the proposed Bank of Scotland axe of mobile banking branches across 50 locations in Scotland including many in the Highlands and Islands.12/1/2024
PM Statement On Strikes Against Houthi Military Targets - 12 January 2024
The Royal Air Force has carried out targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Royal Air Force has carried out targeted strikes against military facilities used by Houthi rebels in Yemen.12/1/2024
Supporting Local Food And Drink Businesses - £100,000 funding to promote regional products
Projects from the Borders to the Outer Hebrides are being awarded grants of up to £5,000 to help to promote food products from their region and establish new markets. Food festivals, food and drink trails, markets and online shops are among the 22 local and collaborative projects to receive support from the latest round of the Scottish Government's Regional Food Fund.12/1/2024
Steps to be taken to ensure Scotland is part of a UK-wide approach to Post Office convictions
First Minister Humza Yousaf has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calling on joint working to ensure a UK-wide approach. The letter asks to exonerate those wrongly convicted of criminal offences as a result of the Post Office Horizon IT system.11/1/2024
Caithness Community Fund - Main And Micro Grants Open For New Applications
What is Caithness Community Fund and who is it for?. Caithness Community Fund is funded by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) community benefit funds, from its Halsary Windfarm.11/1/2024
Wick Development Trust - Wick Riverside Biodiversity Improvements Success - £6,319
Five local organisations to benefit from the 2023/24 Highland Nature Restoration Fund as further approvals are announced. Five organisations have been awarded funding from the second round of the 2023/24 Highland Nature Restoration Fund.
11/1/2024
How We Make Money By Richard Murphy
It may be more complicated than you think but Richard Murphy explains that in reality it is simple. Would that more politicians understood how it works.
11/1/2024
Online Sales - Improve, Develop And Make More Money - 2 Hours Free Webinar
This event from Business Gateway will cover how your business can look to improve your online sales. Factors to consider when selling online.11/1/2024
UK Government To Quash Wrongful Post Office Convictions
Hundreds of innocent postmasters who were wrongfully convicted due to the Horizon scandal will have their names cleared under new laws to be brought forward by the government. legislation to be introduced within weeks overturning wrongful convictions of hundreds of postmasters.11/1/2024
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Scottish Co-investment Fund For Businesses In Scotland
The Scottish Co-Investment Fund (SCF) from Scottish Enterprise provides match-funding for Scottish start-up, early-stage or growing companies that are seeking investment alongside accredited co-investment partners. The fund is designed to address a finance gap and support your growth plans.11/1/2024
Pounds For Purpose - Age 16 - 26 With A Business Idea - Take A Look
If you have a business idea that could create positive change in Scotland, Pounds for Purpose can provide a grant of up to £500 to help cover the costs. Pounds for Purpose can also provide one-to-one support with a business adviser if you turn your idea into a social enterprise.11/1/2024
Truth And Justice For Victims Of Postmaster Scandal Must Be Priority
Commenting following FMQs, Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said: "The lives of potentially hundreds of Scottish sub postmasters and their families were ruined by the Post Office and Fujitsu. "People lost their livelihoods and some even lost their lives.11/1/2024
