News Archive
18/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 18 December 2021
5,917* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 53,472* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 12.2% of these were positive.17/12/2021
Advice On Visiting Care Homes And Hospitals
Visits to people in hospital and care homes to continue with additional measures of protection. Visitors to hospitals and adult care homes are being asked to take an LFD test before every visit under new guidelines Adult care homes and hospitals should continue to support visits for residents and patients, however new recommendations set out that visits should be in line with the rules for the general public brought in to control the spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19.17/12/2021
Adult Disability Payment Launch Dates Announced
New Applications to open in March. The Scottish Government's next benefit, Adult Disability Payment (ADP), will open for new applications in pilot areas from 21 March 2022.17/12/2021
Orthopaedic elective work suspended for December and January At NHS Highland
NHS Highland's clinical emergency pathways have been under significant pressure across primary and secondary care. As a result of these pressures we are struggling to maintain all the services we are currently aiming to deliver to as a part of the remobilisation of planned elective care.17/12/2021
Limiting The Spread Of Omicron
Guidance for business published. New guidance to help limit the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has been published.17/12/2021
Keeping Schools Safe
Guidance to reduce the risks of COVID-19 in schools has been updated in light of the Omicron variant. Safety mitigations that were already in place must continue to be strictly followed and some measures that were previously relaxed are being reintroduced.17/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 17 December 2021
4,336 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 47,082 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results* 10.1% of these were positive.17/12/2021
£100 Million Support For Businesses
Breakdown of support to compensate for festive cancellations. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced the breakdown of a lifeline £100 million financial package to support businesses experiencing cancellations due to the rapid spread of the new Omicron variant.17/12/2021
Stay safe this Christmas
The Highland Alcohol & Drugs Partnership (HADP) has produced a series of awareness raising messages aimed at encouraging people to make healthier, safer choices and reduce the risks associated with drug and alcohol use. The messages are being shared over social media platforms during the 12 days of Christmas.17/12/2021
Grants To Revitalise Neighbourhoods
Funding of £25 million to support community projects and local economies. Regeneration projects in some of Scotland's more disadvantaged and rural communities will share more than £25 million of funding.16/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 16 December 2021
5,951 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 60,162 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.8% of these were positive.16/12/2021
New Measures Required To Slow The Spread Of Coronavirus
Additional measures to manage the increased risks of transmission associated with Omicron. As Omicron continues to spread, the Scottish Government is setting out new guidance and measures to take effect from midnight on Friday to stem the flow of transmission, keep businesses and services open, and protect against pressure on health services.16/12/2021
Citizens Steer Net Zero Journey
Response to Climate Assembly recommendations published. The Scottish Government has set out how it is embracing the findings of Scotland's Climate Assembly to help shape the country's approach to net zero.16/12/2021
Developing Fairer Taxation For Scotland
The key principles and objectives that underline the Scottish Government's progressive approach to Taxation have been published. Setting out the overall approach to tax policy and delivery, the Framework for Tax looks at how devolved powers are used to achieve Programme for Government commitments and inform decisions taken over the course of this Parliament.16/12/2021
Bank Rate Increased To 0.25% - December 2021
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 15 December 2021, the MPC voted by a majority of 8-1 to increase Bank Rate by 0.15 percentage points, to 0.25%.15/12/2021
Christmas Lunches At No1 Bistro In Wick
Is all the Christmas shopping tiring you out? Don't worry, you are not alone! According to a recent study, 35% of adults in Britain have admitted to feeling worn out come 25th December. The last month of the year can be a stressful one, but No1 Bistro has the fix you didn't know you need.
15/12/2021
11 Countries Removed From International Travel Red List
Testing remains in place to safeguard health against Omicron variant. Eleven countries are to be removed from the international travel red list as Omicron cases increase globally.15/12/2021
Improvements At NHS Highland, But Financial Uncertainty Remains
NHS Highland has improved its governance, leadership and culture, and has managed to reduce its spending. Now the board must focus on addressing its challenging future financial position.
15/12/2021
Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme - Recycling Scheme Will Go Live In 2023
The UK's first deposit return scheme will go live across Scotland on 16 August 2023, helping to recycle billions of bottles and cans every year. The announcement follows an independent review, which considered the impact of COVID-19 on the scheme.
15/12/2021
