News Archive
15/2/2022
The Great Resignation: These 20 Jobs Offer The Best Pay For Your Time
‘Great resignation' saw a 316% increase in UK Google searches between August and October. British workers have emerged from the first year of the pandemic with a stronger notion of what they want their careers to look like.
15/2/2022
Council Leader welcomes Green Freeport Announcement
The Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson, has welcomed the announcement made that the UK and Scottish governments intend to establish two green freeports in Scotland. The Council is working with partners through the Opportunity Cromarty Firth (OCF) consortium to promote a range of projects that aim to reinforce and optimise Highland's ongoing contribution to climate action at the national and regional level.15/2/2022
Nearly 82,000 Carers Benefit From Additional Double Payment
£57.6 million support for carers in 2021 Over 658,000 Carer's Allowance Supplement payments have been made to 126,055 carers since this additional payment, unique in the UK, was introduced in September 2018. In total, £188 million has been paid to carers since launch and just under 82,000 eligible carers received a payment in December 2021.15/2/2022
Highland Council Announces It Is Facilitating Paid Training And Work Experience
Highland Council's Employability Service and Property & Facilities Management Service are delighted to announce the creation of 17 trainee facilities management placements throughout the region. Mostly based within schools, these placements will provide an opportunity to learn about the role of janitorial services, normally last six months and are part of the Council's work-based learning programme.
15/2/2022
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sales 15 February 2022
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February, 15th) sold 10 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (1) averaged 248.0p (N/C) and sold to 248.0p per kg and £1,376.40 gross.15/2/2022
How Can Happy Employees Make For More Productive Workers?
The well-being of employees is crucial. Improper care for staff can impact their performance and can have harmful effects within a company.
15/2/2022
We're All Radioactive - So Let's Stop Being Afraid Of It
Many people are frightened of radiation, thinking of it as an invisible, man-made and deadly force, and this fear often underpins opposition to nuclear power. In fact, most radiation is natural and life on Earth wouldn't be possible without it.
15/2/2022
Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Why It's Healthier Than Other Cooking Oils
It's common advice for people watching their waistlines or looking to eat healthier to beware of the amount of oil they use while cooking. But that doesn't mean we should cut oil entirely from our diet.
15/2/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 15 February 2022
5,805 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 16 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
14/2/2022
Covid Reinfections: Are They Milder And Do They Strengthen Immunity?
Author - Paul Hunter, Professor of Medicine, University of East Anglia. We've known since early on in the pandemic that COVID reinfections could occur.
14/2/2022
Scottish Business Monitor, 2021 Q4
This press release summarises the key results from our latest Fraser of Allander (FAI) Scottish Business Monitor, published in partnership with Addleshaw Goddard. Scottish business sentiment remained positive in the fourth quarter of 2021, but the rising cost of energy impacts prospects for 2022 and operates as a drag on the outlook for economic growth, despite the easing of pandemic restrictions.14/2/2022
Deal Agreed To Establish Green Freeports Scottish And UK Government - Scottish Greens Unhappy
A partnership agreement to establish two Green Freeports in Scotland has been reached between Scottish and UK Ministers. Following robust discussions in recent months, both governments have agreed: to establish a joint applicant prospectus, with Ministers and officials from both the Scottish and UK Government having an equal say.14/2/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 14 February 2022
5,118 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 0 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive (noting that Register Offices are generally closed at weekends).
14/2/2022
Valentine's Day: The Pressures Of Shopping For Romance
For many couples, Valentine's Day is crunch time. Research has shown that romantic relationships are more likely to end on or around February 14 compared to almost any other time of the year.
14/2/2022
Scottish Child Payment Turns One
Eligible parents are being urged to apply for Scottish Child Payment on the first anniversary of its roll out. The payment of £10 per week, unique to Scotland, began in February 2021 as a direct measure to tackle poverty.13/2/2022
Who Pays The State Pension In An Independent Scotland?
The latest skirmish in the economics of independence wars relates to the state pension. Specifically, which government would pay State Pensions in an independent Scotland.13/2/2022
The Third Sector As An Employability Partner For People With Barriers To Employment: Insights From Community Jobs Scotland
From the Fraser of Allender Institute Evidence on the impact of policies is a critical part of building evidence-based policy in Scotland, particularly at transition points when funding or delivery decisions are made. Community Jobs Scotland (CJS) is an employability programme that funds work placements in the third sector for young people with significant barriers to the labour market to gain experience and on the job training within the third sector.13/2/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 13 February 2022
5,301 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 0 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive (noting that Register Offices are now generally closed at weekends).
12/2/2022
Creating Opportunities In Veterinary And Animal Health Services
Field animal health and welfare functions currently delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Scotland are to be replaced by a new Scottish Veterinary Service (SVS). Speaking at the NFUS AGM, the Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon gave the green light to the new service, which will be developed within the lifetime of the current Parliament.12/2/2022
