News Archive
11/10/2024
Scottish Government Accounts 2023-24 - Consolidated Accounts Given Unqualified Audit Opinion
The Scottish Government accounts for the last financial year have been given an unqualified audit opinion. In 2023-24 Ministers were required to make tough choices to navigate the "most challenging financial situation since devolution".11/10/2024
GAD Supports The Setting Up Of National Energy System Operator
We worked closely with the government on a purchase from National Grid to form the publicly owned National Energy System Operator. We worked closely with the government on the purchase from National Grid of the Electricity System Operator to form the publicly owned National Energy System Operator (NESO).11/10/2024
Scottish Secretary Pledges To Take Action On Poverty
Scottish Secretary Ian Murray spoke at the launch of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation's (JRF) annual report into poverty in Scotland this week [7 October 2024]. The report, found that one million people in Scotland are living in poverty and that one in four of them are children.
10/10/2024
Orkney Ferry Funding
Orkney Islands Council has secured £3 million Scottish Government funding for plans to replace its internal ferry fleet. The funding will help the local authority develop a planned pilot for two electric ferries and its business case for a replacement internal ferry fleet.10/10/2024
More Than £14 Million In Joint Government And Industry Funding To Boost Innovation And Working Conditions In Freight
Funding will provide more parking for HGVs, better conditions for lorry drivers and support UK businesses to take advantage of the latest technology. lorry drivers will enjoy better rest areas, more parking and improved security thanks to over £12 million in joint government and industry funding.
10/10/2024
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 8 October 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October 8th) sold 963 Prime Sheep. New Season Lambs (301) sold to 269.0p per kg and £130 gross.10/10/2024
Government Unveils Most Significant Reforms To Employment Rights
Ministers have unveiled the Employment Rights Bill to help deliver economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK. Legislation introduced in Parliament to upgrade workers' rights across the UK, tackle poor working conditions and benefit businesses and workers alike.
10/10/2024
Martin Lewis Clashes With Lisa Nandy In Winter Fuel Payment Row
Four out of five pensioners who are expected to lose out on the winter fuel payment are on or below the poverty line, according to AgeUK. The charity is now urgently calling on the government to expand the automatic payment to those who receive benefits other than pension credit.
10/10/2024
New Warship Steel Cut Milestone Supports Thousands Of Uk Jobs
The production of HMS Formidable underway as steel is cut. Production will sustain 2,500 jobs in Scotland and across the UK, supporting economic growth.10/10/2024
UK And Canada Announce Satellite Collaboration
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory will test a short wave infrared camera to identify objects in orbit over the South Pole as part of a space domain awareness trial. Dstl will test a short wave infrared camera to identify objects in orbit over the South Pole as part of a space domain awareness trial.
10/10/2024
New Scheme To Attract Investment In Renewable Energy Storage
Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects. Government will unlock investment opportunities in vital renewable energy storage technologies to strengthen energy independence, create jobs and help make Britain a clean energy superpower new scheme will remove barriers which have prevented the building of new storage capacity for nearly 40 years, helping to create back up renewable energy.
10/10/2024
New Unit To Boost Effectiveness Of UK Sanctions Against Russia
New unit to help businesses comply with the UK's trade sanctions to launch today. Unit has new and enhanced powers to crack down on businesses in breach and make sure UK sanctions are effective.10/10/2024
Venezuela, The Weimar Republic And Zimbabwe Prove MMT Is True - Richard Murphy
It's said that states that have suffered hyperinflation prove that modern monetary theory is not true. However, the exact opposite is the case.
10/10/2024
Dingwall And Highland Marts Ltd - Several Sales 9th October 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October 9th) sold 948 weaned calves at their second annual district ballot show and sale kindly sponsored by NFU Mutual (Dingwall & Thurso). Bullocks (538) averaged 337.0p and sold to 603.2p per kg and £1,900 gross for a 315kg Limousin cross from Easter Templand, Fortrose.10/10/2024
Trading Standards - Bank Note Scams
A new scam has been reported in the last couple of weeks which particularly targets older people. Scammers are phoning people and asking if they still have banknotes with the late Queen's portrait on them.
10/10/2024
Government Steps In To Prevent Another P&O Ferries Scandal In Major Boost To Seafarers' Rights At Work
New legislation being introduced to Parliament will better protect seafarers against rogue employers. seafarers to gain tough new protections as government closes legal loophole exploited by P&O Ferries and ends unscrupulous fire and rehire practices.
10/10/2024
Cma Cautions Will Writing And Legal Service Providers As New Guidance Launched
CMA issues letters to businesses alongside new guidance following an investigation into unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking action to protect the growing number of UK consumers who are opting for alternatives to high street solicitors when making a will or getting divorced.10/10/2024
Trading Standards - Gardening Scams
There's been a recent increase in scams related to gardening and landscaping, where cold callers offer to cut trees, tidy gardens or clear gutters. They often ask for money on the spot, either as a deposit or to pay for materials, but don't return to complete the work.
9/10/2024
Sellafield Ltd Welcomes Its Largest Ever Graduate Cohort
More than 140 graduates have started at Sellafield Ltd. Over 140 graduates have just started their exciting careers with the company in a range of business and technical disciplines, supporting Sellafield Ltd in its mission to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.
9/10/2024
