News Archive
23/10/2024
Defence Secretary John Healey Provided An Update To The House Of Commons On The War In Ukraine
Mr Speaker, I have just returned from three days of intense defence diplomacy. First, at the NATO Defence Ministers meeting in Brussels where we welcomed President Zelenskyy and then, at the G7 Defence Ministers meeting in Naples where we had important updates from the battlefield, agreed this is a critical point in the conflict and stressed the need to step up and speed up support for Ukraine.
23/10/2024
Trade Secretary Launches New Fund To Unlock Multi-billion Exports Boost 
Jonathan Reynolds will announce Regulatory Partnership for Growth Fund on visit to Brazil including his first G20 meeting. New £2.3million Regulatory Partnership for Growth Fund will help to unlock export opportunities worth nearly £5 billion for UK companies over five years .
23/10/2024
BRICS 16th Summit
The 2024 BRICS summit is the sixteenth annual BRICS summit, currently taking place in Kazan, Russia, from 22 to 24 October 2024. This is the first BRICS summit to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates as members following their accession to the organization at the 15th BRICS summit.23/10/2024
Cyberfirst Girls Competition
The CyberFirst Girls Competition aims to inspire girls interested in technology to pursue a career in cyber security. The competition is being run by the National Cyber Security Centre.
23/10/2024
Flagship Government Export Initiative To Be Sponsored By Santander UK
Santander UK has committed to a three-year sponsorship of a programme of Department for Business and Trade (DBT) events. Santander UK has committed to a three-year sponsorship of a programme of Department for Business and Trade (DBT) events, which will help UK businesses of all sizes realise the opportunities presented by global trade.22/10/2024
Major Jobs Boost For The North Of Scotland As Community-led Changes To £20bn Electricity Upgrades Announced
In November 2023 SSEN announced a huge investment of £20billion in projects. SSEN Transmission to recruit 400 new roles across the north of Scotland in the next 12 months as £20bn clean energy infrastructure programme gathers pace.22/10/2024
Housing Summit To Address Housing Challenge In Highland
The Highland Council has called a Housing Challenge Summit, designed to bring together all parties from National and Local government. Also private sector interests, both large and small, from across the fields of energy, housing development and commerce, to focus on the Housing Challenge in Highland.22/10/2024
Public Sector Finances UK - September 2024 - Increases Again
Borrowing - the difference between public sector spending and income - was £16.6 billion in September 2024, £2.1 billion more than in September 2023 and the third highest September borrowing since monthly records began in January 1993. The interest payable on central government debt was £5.6 billion in September 2024, £4.6 billion more than in September 2023.
22/10/2024
SSEN Transmission To Deliver 1,000 Homes In North Scotland
SSEN Transmission has committed to support the building of more than 1,000 homes for workers across the north of Scotland. The aim is to build 400 homes in the Highlands and a further 400 in Aberdeenshire to deal with housing shortages as the regions increase work in energy infrastructure projects.21/10/2024
New Scottish Benefit For Pensioners - Pension Age Disability Payment Launches In Pilot Locations
A new disability benefit for people of State Pension age opens today for new applications from people living in five local authority areas. Pension Age Disability Payment is the 15th benefit administered by Social Security Scotland.21/10/2024
Dingwall And Highland Marts Ltd - Rams Sale 18 October 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (October 18th) sold 263 Rams at its Second Continental Ram Sale. Texels (78) sold to £1,800 gross for a Shearling from Mr W.21/10/2024
Building Economic Opportunities In Asia
Scotland's first Trade Envoy to Japan has been appointed to secure international investment. Stephen Baker will identify new opportunities in Japan's thriving energy transition, pharmaceuticals, med-tech and food sectors.21/10/2024
Up To £600 Cash Boost For Britain's Lowest Paid To Help Kickstart The Economy
Ten million working people across the country to benefit from an overhaul of workers' rights as the Government's landmark Employment Rights Bill returns to Parliament. Impact assessment shows the Employment Rights Bill will have a positive direct impact on economic growth.21/10/2024
Parts Problems Make Sure The Ferries Fiasco Goes On Even Longer
A story in The Telegraph highlights the latest issues for the ferries being built for the Scottish Government. The latest issue surrounds the need for replacement parts.21/10/2024
There's No Electricity Or Water For Keir Starmer's Planned Investments
Keir Starmer wants high-tech investment in the UK that will demand massive new electricity supply and water supplies we simply have not got, and all for not many new jobs. Why doesn't he grow UK small business instead? .
21/10/2024
Keir Starmer Says He Wants A Bonfire Of Red Tape?
Keir Starmer has said he wants a bonfire of red tape. That is the same goal that ended at Grenfell when David Cameron promoted it.
21/10/2024
The National Debt Is Something To Be Celebrated
The national debt is nothing more than the savings of people with money to spare. It's not a threat to our well-being, it won’t bring the economy down, and it doesn’t need repayment.
21/10/2024
Helpful Insight Into Issues Of Static Fishing Gear And Safety Tips
Hazards relating to poorly marked equipment, and consideration of how these can be avoided, feature in a new report and safety leaflet for fishers. The Static Fishing Gear Safety Working Group Report 2024 dives into the problems relating to the marking and rigging of static fishing gear (fishing equipment that is set in place and does not move), UK regulations, and what can be improved.20/10/2024
Bogus Workmen Operating In The Highlands
Police in the Highlands are receiving increased reports of Bogus Workmen operating in the area. These individuals are offering to resurface driveways, replace roof tiles, fix guttering, along with a host of other general maintenance work.20/10/2024
