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20/11/2024
Carers Urged To Check For Financial Help - Thousands Of Unpaid Carers Could Be Missing Out
This Carers Rights Day (Thursday 21 November 2024), unpaid carers across the country are being encouraged to check their eligibility for financial support from Social Security Scotland. It is estimated that there are around 800,000 unpaid carers, including 30,000 under the age of 18, providing care for a family member, friend or neighbour in Scotland.20/11/2024
Supporting People Who Have Experienced Sexual Assault
Services for rape, sexual abuse and trauma officially opened. New facilities providing healthcare for people who have experienced sexual assault or rape, and a pioneering service for children and young people who have experienced harm and abuse, have been opened.20/11/2024
Putting The AI In IA
Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) continues to make an impact, as we are in high demand to share our expert knowledge about using artificial intelligence in internal audit. GIAA continues to make an impact across the globe as our director of Innovation and Development, Dr Iain McGregor demonstrated when he presented at the recent Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) conference in Cyprus.
20/11/2024
Producer Price Inflation UK October 2024
Producer input prices fell by 2.3% in the year to October 2024, down from a revised fall of 1.9% in the year to September. Producer output (factory gate) prices fell by 0.8% in the year to October 2024, down from a revised fall of 0.6% in the year to September.
20/11/2024
Domestic Abuse Recorded By The Police In Scotland, 2023-24
Scotland's Chief Statistician today released Domestic abuse recorded by the police in Scotland, 2023-24. The main findings include: The police recorded 63,867 incidents of domestic abuse in 2023-24, an increase of 3% compared to the previous year.20/11/2024
Scotland's Migration Service Expanded - Advice And Support For Migrants And Employers
Scotland's Migration Service, which provides information and advice for people, employers and investors, has been expanded to offer support to a wider range of individuals. The service will support newcomers to settle in Scotland, help more people and employers to navigate the immigration system, and attract more working-age people to Scotland - helping address skills shortages and curb population decline.20/11/2024
New Online Safety Priorities For Ofcom And Launch Of Study Into Effects Of Social Media On Children
Technology Secretary outlines priorities for Ofcom as government prepares to enforce the Online Safety Act next year. Technology Secretary exercises powers requiring Ofcom to report back on new online safety priorities.
20/11/2024
The Scottish Household Survey - Satisfaction With Schools 2023 Results
The Scottish Household Survey: Satisfaction with Schools 2023 results, published today, contains the key findings of the question asked in the social survey on satisfaction with local schools for all adults and service users. In 2023, over two-thirds (69%) of adults were satisfied with local schools, the same as in 2022.19/11/2024
Highland Council To Consider Closing 94 Play Parks 26 in Caithness
On 27 November 2024 the Community and Places committee will consider a report on play parks in Highland. 94 play parks across Highland including 26 in Caithness are scheduled to close over 5 years.
19/11/2024
Snow Is Affecting Some Deliveries - What Are Your Rights If Services Are Delayed?
The home delivery expert Parcelhero says most courier and mail services across the UK are delivering as normal, even in snowy areas. However, there are a number of localised exceptions.19/11/2024
BBC One Scam Interceptors Well Worth Watching To See Just how Scammers Work
If you want to increase your awareness of online and other scams the BBC programme Scam Interceptors s well worth watching. The programme often shows live interceptions of scam calls.19/11/2024
What Ukraine Can Now Do With Longer-range US Missiles − And How That Could Affect The Course Of The War
The outgoing Biden administration has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.- supplied longer-range missiles to strike deeper into Russia territory, according to reports citing White House officials. The move comes amid concern in the West that Moscow - aided by the influx of thousands of North Korean fighters - might be preparing a major counteroffensive to regain lost territory in the Kursk region of Russia.19/11/2024
Will Your Business Ban WhatsApp Use By Staff Following Nat West Ban
NatWest has blocked staff from using the messaging app on company devices, but should SMEs follow suit?. Major banking firm NatWest Group has recently banned its staff from using WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and Skype on company devices.19/11/2024
Farmers Protesting About Inheritance Tax Have Got Their Economics And Arguments Wrong
Richard Murphy in his blog on 18 November 2024 tackles the arguments surrounding the changes to Inheritance tax. Anyone with an interest really needs to understand what is happening rather than all the bluster surrounding the issue.19/11/2024
How We Protected The Uk And Space In October 2024
This report was issued in November 2024 and covers the time period 1 October 2024 to 31 October 2024 inclusive. October saw a slight increase in collision alerts from September.
18/11/2024
Farmers Have Hoarded Land For Too Long. Inheritance Tax Will Bring New Life To Rural Britain
In yesterdays Sunday Observer (Soon to be the Sunday Guardian) Will Hutton wrote about the changes to Inheritance tax and farming. Prices and rents will fall under Rachel Reeves' plans, enabling a younger generation with new ideas to enter the field.18/11/2024
Highland Winter Road Conditions Report - Monday 18 November 2024
The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.
18/11/2024
Nuclear Restoration Services Has Appointed Dave Wilson As Managing Director Of Its Dounreay Division
He joins from AtkinsRealis, where he was market director and delivery lead for its nuclear decommissioning and waste services business, and officially takes up the post today (18 November 2024), He succeeds John Grierson who has served as interim MD since May. NRS CEO Rob Fletcher said, "I am very pleased that Dave Wilson has agreed to join the team at Dounreay.
18/11/2024
Business Demography, Uk: 2023 Annual Change In The Number Of Uk Businesses Broken Down By Sector Of The Economy.
Between 2022 and 2023, the number of UK business births decreased from 337,000 to 316,000; this has led to a fall in the business birth rate from 11.5% to 11.0%. The number of UK business deaths fell from 349,000 to 309,000 between 2022 and 2023; this has led to a decrease in the business death rate from 11.9% to 10.8%.
18/11/2024
Nairn Bronze Foundry Expands Business And Creates Jobs
A Nairn-based foundry, which has achieved international recognition for its larger-than-life bronze castings has invested in a £200,000 expansion to help it reach greater heights. An award of £60,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has helped Black Isle Bronze to improve infrastructure and purchase equipment to extend the range of projects the firm can undertake.Our Social Media
