News Archive

Nuclear Ship Embarks On Pioneering Green Shipping Initiative

Nuclear Transport Solutions (NTS) has become the first nuclear transport operator in the world to install and trial revolutionary new sail technology on its specialist ships in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint.   In collaboration with Smart Green Shipping (SGS), a renewable marine technology specialist, the exciting project aims to establish new ways of reducing fuel and greenhouse gas emissions on its nuclear ships.  

Rural Housing Supplementary Guidance Approved For Highland

The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee have approved the rural Housing Supplementary Guidance which will now be used to inform all planning advice and decisions.   Chair of the Committee, Councillor Ken Gowans said: "Following the decision by members today, I am pleased that we now have a positive, clear and consistent basis for considering and determining rural housing planning applications across the whole of the Highland Council area.  

The Five Steps UK SMEs Should Take Now To Prepare For Trump's Second Coming

Donald Trump's return to office will have a significant impact on UK retail and supply chain businesses, says the international delivery expert Parcelhero.  SME businesses and their logistics and delivery partners should start preparing now to meet the challenges and opportunities of Trump 2.0.  

Ten Years On, ‘Lux Leaks' Remains A Byword For Corporate Tax Chicanery

In November 2014, ICIJ and dozens of media partners published a groundbreaking expose of corporate tax avoidance in the heart of Europe.  A decade later, the impacts are still being felt.  

Next Steps Set Out To Permanently Cut Business Rates For The High Street

Legislation has today been introduced to allow government, for the first time, to permanently cut business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties.   To fund this sustainably, the top one percent of high-value properties, such as large warehouses used by online giants will be asked to pay more to support the high-street.  

Driving Progress On Global Climate Financing - Investment To Support Just Resilience Projects

Communities which are most at risk from the impacts of climate change will benefit from Scottish Government funding which will support them to prepare for climate changes ahead.   The Scottish Government will provide £40,000 to Regions4 to deliver a project focused on the emerging area of ‘just resilience'.  

Transport Secretary Launches Review Of Train Company Revenue Protection Practices

The review will help restore passengers' confidence in the system.   rail regulator asked to review how train operators tackle suspected fare evasion.  

The Gift Of Choice - 60 Per Cent Of Parents Would Prefer Cash Gifts For Their Children

Three in five parents would prefer their children to receive cash as birthday gifts.   Despite this, only 41 per cent of children receive monetary gifts from party attendees.  

Committee Vice Chair Hails Caithness Wards Discretionary Funds Benefits

The Vice Chair of the Caithness Committee, Councillor Struan Mackie has expressed his delight at the number of worthwhile local projects that have benefitted from Ward Discretionary Funding in this financial year.   All Council Wards receive a discretionary budget, and it is for Ward Councillors to consider what they wish to commit funds to, in line with Highland Council objectives and outcomes.  

£15 Million Funding Boost To Help To Claim As Government Ramps Up Move To Universal Credit

A £15 million funding boost to the Help to Claim scheme will support thousands of people moving from Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) to Universal Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions was announced on Tuesday 12 November 2024.   £15 million funding boost to support Government's acceleration of Move to Universal Credit programme, before it ends in March 2026.