News Archive
23/3/2022
Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Poses A Threat To The Control Of Drug-resistant TB In Europe And The World
In recent years, conflicts in Ethiopia, Syria, Afghanistan and Yemen have caused huge suffering. They have devastated the health and wellbeing of local populations and led to countless unnecessary deaths.
23/3/2022
Russian Airlines To Shrink Rapidly as tit for tat confiscations bite
Reuters report on 17 March 2022 highlights the problems for Russian airlines as sanctions take their toll. An update on 22 March 2022.23/3/2022
Steel And Aluminium: Uk Announcement
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan has today secured a resolution with the US to end the ongoing issue around steel and aluminium tariffs. Following two months of talks, the Trade Secretary met with Commerce Secretary Raimondo in Washington DC this evening and the US announced an expansive removal of section 232 tariffs*, re-opening tariff free access for UK steel and aluminium exporters to the US.23/3/2022
Inflation has risen fast recently and looks to continue upwards
From the Office for National Statistics today. Prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages have increased recently.
23/3/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Young Farmers Sale - 23 March 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (March, 23rd) sold 12 Young Farmers over-wintered cattle at their annual sale, kindly sponsored by McKenzie Craiglands Ltd, J M Munro Ltd, Animal Health Highland & Highland Leisure Sport. Bullocks (6) averaged 262.0p and sold to 280.9p per kg for the 1st Prize Bought in Bullock and 1st Prize Haltered Bullock a 445kg British Blue cross from Duncan Munro, Invercharron Mains, Ardgay and £1,350 gross for the Overall Unhaltered Champion and 1st Prize Homebred Unhaltered Bullock a 510kg Limousin cross from Mac Campbell Drumderfit Farm, Munlochy.23/3/2022
5p Fuel Duty Cut Is A Drop in the Ocean of Recent Increases
Spring Statement Fuel Comment. After today's Spring Statement, ChooseMyCar.com Nick Zapolski commented on the fuel duty cut "While we all expected a decrease in fuel duty, the 5p trim is a mere drop in the ocean and will not be a significant help for most of us.23/3/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 23 March 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (March, 23rd) sold 517 store cattle, 21 adult head of breeding cattle and 66 OTM cattle. Bullocks (244) averaged 244.2p per kg and sold to 283.6p per kg for a 335kg British Blue cross from 189 Fleucharry, Dornoch and £1,260 gross for a pen of 535kg Simmental crosses from 1 Dounie, Edderton.23/3/2022
Safeguarding Ukrainian Arrivals - Free vetting scheme for volunteer hosts
Regulations have been passed to put in place a safe, fast and free vetting system for those who open their homes to displaced Ukrainians. Under the scheme, volunteer hosts will be able to apply for expedited disclosure checks.
23/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 23 March 2022 - Deaths In Scotland Remain High
12,421 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 39 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.23/3/2022
Speech - Russia's Ongoing War Of Aggression Against Ukraine: Uk Statement To The Osce, 23 March 2022
Ian Stubbs (UK Delegation to Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) again urges Russian counterparts to stop spreading the Kremlin's disinformation about Russia's war against Ukraine. Thank you Mr Chair.22/3/2022
Caithness Castles And Other Fortified Buildings - A New Book
Caithness Castles and other fortified buildings A Genealogical History and Guide to the Strongholds and Lairds. Houses of the County of Caithness in the Northern Highlands of Scotland Michael J Gunn This book recounts the histories and family connections of more than one hundred Caithness strongholds.
22/3/2022
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Is Seeking Innovations In Remote Site Monitoring Technology
Up to £750k available to help the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority monitor sensitive sites remotely. DASA has launched a new competition: Remote Monitoring of Sensitive Sites Funding provided by Nuclear Decommissioning Authority £750,000 (excl VAT) available to find and develop innovative technologies that help remotely monitor legacy nuclear sites.
22/3/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 22 March 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March 22nd) sold 15 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 226.0p (-10.9p) and sold to 226.0p per kg three times and £1,536.80 gross.22/3/2022
PM Meeting With Nuclear Industry Leaders
Prime Minister Boris Johnson met leaders from the nuclear industry at Downing Street. Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosted a roundtable at Downing Street today with leaders from the nuclear industry to discuss how to improve domestic energy security and rapidly accelerate nuclear projects in the UK.22/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 22 March 2022
11,912 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 37 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
22/3/2022
Post Office Card Accounts: Switch Now, Says Hmrc
Tax credits and Child Benefit customers who receive their payments into a Post Office card account have just 2 weeks left to switch their accounts. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning Post Office card account holders, who receive HMRC-related payments, that time is running out - with just 2 weeks left to switch their accounts.22/3/2022
Defence Sector Supports Thousands Of UK Jobs And Businesses
A new economic report published today outlines the huge value of the defence sector to UK jobs, businesses and exports. New economic report reinforces value of defence sector to the UK.22/3/2022
New Report Confirms Fluoridation Can Reduce Tooth Decay Among Children
The benefits of the report are greater for those in more deprived areas, reducing inequalities and helping level up oral health. Benefits are greater for those in more deprived areas, reducing inequalities and helping level up oral health.22/3/2022
New Body To Make Uk World-leading Centre For Telecoms Innovation
UK Telecoms Innovation Network to unleash innovation in broadband and mobile network companies. Will guide firms seeking R&D funding or collaboration on Open RAN and other disruptive tech.
22/3/2022
