News Archive
1/10/2024
Faster Reform Needed To Protect Key Services
An Audit Scotland report published today (1 October 2024) is yet another warning about he state the finances in Scottish councils. The jargon in he report hardly disguises the fat that yet more cuts in some places are coming.
1/10/2024
UKAEA Newsletter - Edition 11 Published Today
Find out what has been happening at UKAEA in our monthly newsletter. Read about our recent activities and upcoming events.
1/10/2024
Government Will Need To Find Better Targeted Support Than Winter Fuel Payments To Help The 7.7 Million Households Suffering From Fuel Stress
7.7 million households in England are at risk of fuel stress this winter, including the majority of families with children. The Government will therefore need to do more to support vulnerable households who are no longer eligible for Winter Fuel Payments (WFP) and those who never have been, according to new research published by the Resolution Foundation today (Tuesday 1 October 2024).1/10/2024
Pension Credit Awareness Advice - Citizens Advice - Wednesday 2 October - Thurso
A message for everyone who may be entitled to Pension Credit!. On Wednesday 2 October 2024, Caithness CAB is running a Pension Credit Walk-in Clinic between 11 am and 3 pm at our Thurso office.1/10/2024
People Told To Read Meter As Energy Bills Rise
Billpayers have been urged to give an accurate meter reading as gas and electricity price rises take effect. A household in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of gas and electricity will now pay £1,717 a year, a 10% rise to the annual bill of £149.
1/10/2024
Will Rachel Reeves Resort To Fiscal Fiddling
Recently many articles have appeared discussing the national debt situation. Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies in an article for the Times newspaper outlines the problems.1/10/2024
Wes Streeting Really Does Want To Privatise The NHS - Richard Murphy
Wes Streeting's plans for the NHS all have one purpose, and that is to increase the role of the private sector and big pharmaceutical companies within it, at cost to us, the patients. He should not be trusted.
30/9/2024
Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd - Sales Dingwall and Uist 27 September 2024
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd (September 27th) sold 6,324 Store lambs & feeding sheep. Lambs (5,539) averaged £62.28 (+£9.24) and sold to £148 gross for a pair of Texel crosses from Salmon Bothy, Rockfield.30/9/2024
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Dingwall Sales 24 September 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September 24th) sold 9 Prime Cattle. Prime Bullocks (2) averaged 312.0p per kg and sold to 314.0p per kg and £1,891.00 gross.30/9/2024
Not Good For Your Wealth - Electricity and Gas Price Rise from 1st October
From 1 October to 31 December the price for energy for a typical household who use electricity and gas and pay by Direct Debit will go up to £1717 per year. This is an increase of 10% and adds around £12 per month to an average bill.
30/9/2024
British Beetroot Growers To Put Down Roots In US Market
The UK government has delivered a significant early victory for British farmers, securing access to the US market for UK beetroot growers. Following extensive talks between the two Governments and trade representatives, this will open new opportunities for British farmers by increasing export opportunities and raising the profile of British beetroot in international markets - and is a springboard to grow the economy and expand UK trade relationships post-Brexit.
30/9/2024
Earthshot Prize Winners 2024
Every year over the course of this critical decade, five Winners with the best chance of helping to achieve our Earthshots will be awarded £1 million each to scale their solutions, with all 15 Finalists receiving tailored support from our global alliance of partners. By spotlighting environmental innovators and their solutions, we aim to spark the world's collective imagination and drive the mindset of urgent optimism and action.
30/9/2024
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Dingwall Sale Cattle 25 September 2024
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (September 25th) sold 988 store cattle, and 175 OTM cattle. Bullocks (605) averaged 290.2 per kg and sold to 373.4p per kg for a pen of 391kg Limousin crosses from Strone Farm, Banavie and £1,780 gross for a pair of 6615kg Aberdeen Angus crosses from Drummond Farm, Evanton.30/9/2024
The Great British Festival Is Back In Manila
The British Embassy Manila, the British Chamber of Commerce and British Council Philippines announces the return of the Great British Festival on 19-20 October. The British Embassy Manila and British Chamber of Commerce, together with British Council Philippines, are excited to announce the return of the Great British Festival - a weekend celebration of British culture, creativity, innovation, and friendship – taking place on 19-20 October.
30/9/2024
UK Response To The Conclusion Of The Global Coalition's Military Mission In Iraq
The US and Iraq have announced the Global Coalition against Daesh's military mission will draw to a close over the next 12 months. The US and Iraq have announced the Global Coalition against Daesh's military mission will draw to a close over the next 12 months.30/9/2024
Good For Your Health - Minimum Unit Price Rises From Today - Cost Per Unit Of Alcohol Increases To 65p
The minimum price per unit of alcohol will increase by 15 pence from today. Cost Per Unit Of Alcohol Increases To 65p.30/9/2024
AUKUS Meeting Announces Progress On Nuclear Reactor Training
AUKUS nations will work closely together to boost global security, following the conclusion of a landmark meeting in London. Hundreds of Australian defence and civilian personnel will be upskilled in nuclear reactor expertise in 2025 by specialist Royal Navy engineers.
30/9/2024
DVLA Digital Service Update Allows Motorists To Tax Vehicle Without Log Book And Tax Reminder Letter
Motorists applying for a duplicate V5C (log book) can now tax their vehicle without needing to wait for their log book to arrive. DVLA has announced a new service update that allows motorists to tax their vehicle even if they have lost their V5C (log book) and their vehicle tax reminder letter (V11).
30/9/2024
Ministry Of Defence Analyses Future Global Strategic Trends
The seventh edition of Ministry of Defence's analysis of the long-term future global strategic context and possible futures has been published on 27 September 2024, covering a range of global trends including defence and technological advances. Well worth a read as it is more about environment than you might expect from a Ministry of Defence report.
29/9/2024
