News Archive
25/1/2022
Record Number Of Students From Deprived Areas At University
The number of Scots from the most deprived areas enrolling at Scottish universities is at a new record high. Higher Education Student Statistics, published today, show a new overall record number of students enrolling in Scottish institutions - an increase of 8.6% compared to last year.25/1/2022
International Travel Restrictions Eased - Most people will not need to take a test
Following agreement at a cross-UK meeting earlier today, testing requirements for fully vaccinated people arriving in Scotland are to be dropped and further work will be done on a new surveillance system to monitor the border. Testing will no longer be a requirement for all adults who have completed a full course of an approved vaccine, usually at least two doses.25/1/2022
Changes To Working From Home Advice In Scotland
Hybrid working to resume from 31 January. Businesses can prepare to resume hybrid working from Monday 31 January, enabling more people to have a flexible return to working between home and the office.25/1/2022
Highland Council To Establish Short Term Lets Licensing Scheme In 2022
The Scottish Government approved the short term lets legislation on Wednesday 19 January 2022. The Highland Council now have a duty to establish a short term let licensing scheme by 1 October 2022.24/1/2022
Bignold House located on Bignold Park, Wick to Wick Academy Football Club
What is proposed? A disposal, by lease, of Bignold House which is located on Bignold Park, South Road, Wick to Wick Academy Football Club. Bignold Park has been identified as Common Good property of the former Burgh of Wick.
24/1/2022
Council To Consult On Proposal To Lease Wick Common Good Land - House
The Highland Council has launched a Common Good consultation giving the Wick community until 21 March 2022 to respond to a proposal to lease Bignold House located on Common Good land in the town to Wick Academy Football Club. Bignold House is currently vacant, and Wick Academy Football Club have approached the Council regarding a lease of the property.
24/1/2022
Young People Across The Highlands Are Encouraged To Register To Vote During Welcome To Your Vote Week
This week (24-30 January 2022) is Welcome to Your Vote week which is the ideal time to start conversations with young people about democracy, politics, and all aspects of voting. The Electoral Commission has created a set of online resources for young people, and those who work with them, to get the discussion started and help young people find out how to get and use their vote.
24/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 24 January 2022
6,934 new cases of COVID-19 reported. Please note that this figure now includes cases identified using either a first LFD (Lateral Flow Device) or PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) positive test.
24/1/2022
Four Million Still To File Ahead Of Self Assessment Deadline
Millions of customers are still to file their 2020 to 2021 Self Assessment tax return. Four million customers are yet to submit their completed Self Assessment tax return and pay any tax owed ahead of the deadline on 31 January, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has warned.
24/1/2022
Keeping Eye Tests Free On The NHS In Scotland
Increase in fees paid to optometry practices for free examinations. The fees paid by the Scottish Government to optometrists for carrying out NHS-funded eye examinations will increase by 3% - helping to ensure everyone can continue to access high quality eye care.
24/1/2022
Northern Alliance Identifying Meaningful Measures To Address The Attainment Gap
Northern Alliance Research Assistant Grant Murray explained: "We are very pleased to be working in partnership with the Data for Children Collaborative. It's a great example of how working together across council areas means we can look to address shared challenges.
23/1/2022
Raigmore Hospital Ward 7a has been closed to admissions and essential visitors only due to an outbreak of Norovirus
Raigmore Ward 7a in Inverness is closed to new admissions and essential visitors following the detection of a small number of Norovirus cases. Patients are being clinically assessed and monitored with normal in-patient care continuing.23/1/2022
Access To Castle Of Old Wick To Close For Survey Work By Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is implementing a new approach to the inspection of historic properties in response to the effects of climate change. A programme of tactile condition surveys on over 200 properties will assess the extent of deterioration of high-level masonry and ensure public safety against the risk of potentially unstable building fabric.
23/1/2022
Scottish Tax Take Down But Social Spending Rising
The Scottish Fiscal Commission says it expects a strong economic recovery in 2021-22 with Scottish GDP growing by 10.4 per cent and economic activity returning to pre-pandemic levels by the second quarter of 2022. But there is some evidence that the Scottish economy has been lagging behind the rest of the UK.
23/1/2022
High Street stores shouldn't crack open the remaining champagne, after record decline
New retail sales figures from the Office for National Statistics show a climb in the overall value of sales in December 2021 over December 2020, while online sales values tumbled. But the underlying numbers are far less healthy for the High Street, warns ParcelHero December's retail sales figures, released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), show a climb of 5.7% YOY in the value of retail sales, while online sales fell back by -8.3% YOY.23/1/2022
Distance Aware - Voluntary scheme to encourage people to give space
ree badges and lanyards will be available to people who wish to show others they would welcome additional space and extra care while out in public. The Distance Aware scheme is a voluntary initiative to help those on the Highest Risk List or anyone who feels worried about mixing with others as we adapt to living with COVID-19.
23/1/2022
Royal Navy Strikes £15 Million Blow To Gulf Drugs Trade
HMS Montrose seizes over one tonne of illicit drugs in the Gulf of Oman. HMS Montrose, a Royal Navy ship operating as part of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), has seized over 1 tonne of illicit drugs in the Gulf of Oman worth almost £15 million.
23/1/2022
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 23 January 2022
6,329 new cases of COVID-19 reported. Please note that as of 13 January 2022, this figure includes cases identified using either a first LFD (lateral flow device) or PCR (polymerase chain reaction) positive test.
22/1/2022
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Has Launched A New Scheme With The Premier Of South Australia, Steven Marshall, To Boost Uk-australia Industries Of The Future.
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has launched a new scheme with the Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall, to boost UK-Australia industries of the future. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has launched a new scheme with the Premier of South Australia, Steven Marshall, to boost UK-Australia industries of the future.22/1/2022
