News Archive
16/3/2022
HIE Steps Up Commitment To Fair Work Nation
Scotland's development agency for the Highlands and Islands is stepping up its commitment to making the country a Fair Work Nation. As part of its support for the Scottish Government Fair Work First agenda, the Board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is introducing new conditions attached to future funding awards.
16/3/2022
Update On Covid Regulations - Face coverings to remain for now
Legal requirements to wear face coverings on public transport and most indoor public settings will continue until at least early April given the current spike in Covid case numbers, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today. Remaining legal requirements for businesses and service providers to collect customer details for contact tracing, and to have regard to and take reasonable measures set out in Covid guidance, will end as planned on Monday 21 March.16/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 15 March 2022
38,770 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 25 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.16/3/2022
Scottish Secretary Responds To March Labour Market Statistics
As new ONS figures show Scotland's unemployment rate decreasing, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says the UK Government is continuing to help people into work. Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said:"There are some encouraging signs in Tuesday's employment figures, and while we should not be complacent, our economy is proving resilient.16/3/2022
Government Plans For Fracking - Response To An Urgent Question
The Minister of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, Greg Hands, responded to a Urgent Question on the government's plans for fracking. Mr.
16/3/2022
New Measures To Tackle Corrupt Elites And Dirty Money Become Law
The new Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act received Royal Assent in the early hours of this morning (15 March), following an expedited passage through Parliament. Introduced following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the new legislation will mean the government can move more quickly to impose sanctions against oligarchs already designated by our allies, as well as intensifying our sanctions enforcement.16/3/2022
Improving Disability Benefits - Ending fixed term reviews for people with lifelong conditions
Disabled people with the most serious lifelong health conditions will have more financial security under Scotland's social security system. Adult Disability Payment will replace the UK Government's Personal Independence Payment (PIP).16/3/2022
World Leading Fisheries Proposals
New measures to make Scotland a world-leader in managing fisheries stocks have been published for consultation. Views on a draft future catching policy are being sought along with plans to roll-out Remote Electronic Monitoring systems for boats fishing in Scottish waters.16/3/2022
Support For Ukrainians In Scotland
Funding announced for advice services. Organisations that will provide advice, support and information services for Ukrainian people and their families are to receive Scottish Government funding as part of Scotland's response to those fleeing the war in Ukraine.
16/3/2022
Scottish Economy Grows 1.3% In The Fourth Quarter Of 2021
The Chief Statistician has released statistics showing that the economy grew by 1.3% during the fourth quarter of 2021, covering the period October to December. Change in gross domestic product (GDP) is the main indicator of economic growth.16/3/2022
Prime Minister To Warn Of Far Reaching Consequences Of Russian Invasion On Gulf Visit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet leaders in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh today. Prime Minister to travel to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia today.
16/3/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 16 March 2022
10,710 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 31 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.15/3/2022
Night-time Closure Of A9 At Inshes This Weekend 19 - 20 March
The A9 will be closed in both directions during the night this weekend (19/20 March) between the exit for Inverness Campus and Inshes, and the Raigmore interchange. This is to allow access for a scheduled maintenance inspection of the ‘Golden Bridge'.
15/3/2022
Dounreay Foreshore Particle Finds Latest
The details of particle finds on Dounreay foreshore has been updated. See full details at - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/radioactive-particles-in-the-environment-around-dounreay/dounreay-foreshore-particle-finds-2021.
15/3/2022
Latest Scottish Suspected Drug Deaths Report - 1,295 deaths in 2021
The latest quarterly report on the number of suspected drug deaths during 2021 shows a fall of 8% (116) on the previous year. The report on suspected drug death Management Information from Police Scotland shows there were 1,295 deaths between January and December 2021.15/3/2022
All Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Removed In The UK
The government will remove the remaining COVID-19 international travel restrictions for all passengers from 4am Friday 18 March. from 4am 18 March no-one entering the UK will need to take tests or complete a passenger locator form.
15/3/2022
Homes For Ukraine Scheme Launches
UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war through the government's new Homes for Ukraine scheme. The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has today (14 March 2022) launched a webpage for sponsors to record their interest, ahead of Phase One of the scheme opening for applications this Friday.
15/3/2022
Children To Benefit From Changes To Child Maintenance Service
Children of separated parents are set to benefit from changes to the Child Maintenance Service announced today (14 March 2022) as new powers are revealed. The new powers being introduced will expand the list of companies and organisations required to provide information to the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) which will help the service trace the paying parent, calculate maintenance and enforce arrears more effectively.
15/3/2022
Scotland's Carbon Footprint: 1998-2018
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Scotland's Carbon Footprint: 1998-2018. This publication provides estimates of Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions on a consumption basis; that is emissions that are associated with the spending of Scottish residents on goods and services, wherever in the world these emissions arise, together with emissions directly generated by Scottish households.15/3/2022
