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20/9/2023
95% Of Ex-smokers See Positive Changes Soon After Quitting
Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the thousands of others committing to quit from 1 October. New research reveals smokers can expect positive changes as soon as 2 weeks after quitting, including having more energy (45%), feeling healthier (42%) and improved breathing (42%).
19/9/2023
Addressing The Unequal Impacts Of Climate Change
The First Minister Humza Yousaf has called on governments to accelerate financial support for countries most affected by climate-induced loss and damage, in a keynote speech during Climate Week NYC. In the speech, the First Minister set out the details of how Scotland's loss and damage finance - pledged at COP26 and COP27 - is being mobilised.19/9/2023
NDA Welcomes Its Largest And Most Diverse Cohort Of Graduates
NDA group welcomes the first cohort of graduates recruited through the NDA group graduate programme, launched late last year. On Monday 18 September 2023 the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group welcomed the first cohort of graduates recruited through the NDA group graduate programme, launched late last year.
19/9/2023
Transformative Student Finance Bill Becomes Law
The Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law, paving the way for a radical transformation of the student finance system. New measures have been enshrined in law that will transform the student finance system, allowing colleges and universities to charge different fees for different courses for the first time and opening up opportunities for adults to study in a way that works for them.19/9/2023
Class And The City Of London - My Decade Of Research Shows Why Elitism Is Endemic And Top Firms Don't Really Care
During the COVID pandemic, as most wages stagnated, workers in the City of London were enjoying bumper pay packets. Average partner salaries in one corporate law firm exceeded £2 million for the first time.19/9/2023
Universities And Their Students Are Vulnerable To Money Laundering - New Research
Money laundering jeopardises the security of UK citizens and the integrity of its economy. Money launderers often target financial institutions, but they are also increasingly targeting lesser regulated or unregulated sectors, such as universities.19/9/2023
Poverty In Britain Is Firmly Linked To The Country's Mountain Of Private Wealth - Labour Must Address This Growing Inequality
Labour's shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said that a Labour government would not raises taxes on wealth, capital gains or higher incomes. She does not, she says, see "the way to prosperity as being through taxation." Britain is asset rich.19/9/2023
France Used 10% Less Electricity Last Winter - Three Valuable Lessons In Fighting Climate Change
Measures which help people use less energy at home, while travelling or at work could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions according to the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. When there is less demand for energy, that means less low-carbon electricity needs to be generated to replace fossil fuels and reach net zero.
19/9/2023
First Minister Announces Up To £2.5 Million To Boost Global Health
First Minister Humza Yousaf has pledged up to £2.5 million over the next five years to the Health4Life Fund - which supports global action and progress on the prevention of non-communicable diseases such as heart attacks, strokes and cancers. The fund is coordinated by the World Health Organisation (WHO), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).19/9/2023
Still Time To Apply For The First Decision Making Round Of The 2023/24 Nature Restoration Fund
The Highland Council have extended the deadline for applicants to apply for the first decision making round of the 2023/24 allocation of Nature Restoration Funding by 12 noon, Wednesday 4 October 2023. Chair of the Council's Environment and Infrastructure Committee, Cllr Ken Gowans said: "Eligible applicants can apply between £2,000 - £25,000 towards nature restoration projects.19/9/2023
Geography Teaching Has Improved Significantly But More Focus Needed On Fieldwork
This article is from the UK government Ofsted department but may be of interest to teachers, pupils and parents in Scotland reflecting on the position in Scotland. Ofsted has today (19 September 2023) published a subject report looking at how geography is being taught in England's schools.
19/9/2023
Thurso High School Heating Oil Leak And River Thurso - Update 19 September
The Thurso High School heating oil leak investigation work continues to identify the cause and the extent of the leak. This involves considerable site analysis to enable The Highland Council to know the extent of the contamination and will inform the scale of the site clean-up.19/9/2023
UK Pushes For A Bigger, Better And Fairer International Financial System
UK commitments will go towards unlocking billions in global finance and support developing countries invest to achieve sustainable development goals. Foreign Secretary announces programmes at the UN General Assembly to help achieve the UN's Sustainable Development Goals funding focuses on improving global financial system, including making it easier for developing countries to access funds and invest in their own sustainable development.19/9/2023
London Is A Major Reason For The UKs Inequality Problem. Unfortunately, City Leaders Don't Want To Talk About It
In recent years, there has been growing evidence that the UK economy is in poor shape. While the latest economic figures suggest it performed better as the COVID pandemic receded than was previously reported, the performance of sectors such as manufacturing, construction and agriculture has been revised downwards, leading some experts to warn of a greater risk of a recession to come.19/9/2023
Work To Continue Enhancing Safety In Highland Communities With 20 Miles An Hour Limits
The Highland Council welcomes the partnership approach from Transport Scotland in implementing the 20mph speed limit on sections of trunk road through villages and towns in Highland. Transport Scotland have provided the public with details on the work that will be undertaken along the North West's trunk road network to the installation of new 20mph signage and the removal of existing 30mph signage and road markings, to encourage compliance with the new speed limits.
19/9/2023
Activated Vitamin D Trial - Dr John Campbell
The effect of 1-hydroxy-vitamin D treatment in hospitalized patients with COVID-19: A retrospective study https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... Vitamin D deficiency is associated with elevated risk, severity, and mortality Asthma, tuberculosis, chronic pulmonary obstructive disease (COPD), and viral respiratory infections Get al he links on the Youtube video notes..
18/9/2023
Covid Booster Jabs For All - Dr John Campbell Looks At The Topic
Make your own mind up..
18/9/2023
Scotrail Brings Back Food Trolley Service on Trains
Catering may be available for all or part of the journey - and occasionally the service is provided in part of the train only. "We've now begun the phased reintroduction of our at-seat hospitality service following the suspension of the service during the pandemic." Click on the drop-downs below to see if food and drink is available on your train.18/9/2023
Chief Social Work Officer 2022/23 Annual Report
The Highland Council's Chief Social Work Officer presented this year's annual report to Members. The report provides an informed view of some of the challenges and notable achievements from this year, and the impact that these will have on future service delivery.
18/9/2023
Scotrail Off-peak Fares Trial Reductions
Off-peak fares live in ticketing systems ahead of 2 October trial. Customers can now view and book tickets from Monday, 2 October 2023onwards with off-peak fares now updated in ticketing systems ahead of the six-month trial.Our Social Media
