News Archive
9/12/2021
Chief Medical Officer encourages people to come forward for antiviral trial
National study will test new COVID-19 treatments. New treatment options will see people in the early stages of illness from COVID-19 who are at higher risk of complications access new antiviral treatments.9/12/2021
Budget Day For Scotland
The 2022-2023 Scottish Budget will help transition Scotland to becoming more prosperous, fairer and greener, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has said. No matter what M/s Forbes sets out one thing is sure in that the SNP have an agreement with the Green party and the budget wil pass with little trouble.9/12/2021
World-class Mine-hunting Technology Delivered To Royal Navy
A cutting-edge autonomous system able to detect modern sea mine threats and reduce risk to life has been delivered to the Royal Navy. The remotely-operated boat, controlled from either a ship or land, tows a highly-sensitive detection device to combat sea mines and keep ships and personnel away from danger.
9/12/2021
Scotland's Delayed Census Making Good Progress But Challenges Remain And Cost Has Risen
Scotland's census has faced considerable challenges and is expected to cost £21.6 million more than originally planned. Careful management is needed to ensure its successful delivery in March 2022.
9/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 9 December 2021
3,196 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 42,387 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results* 8.0% of these were positive.8/12/2021
No Replacement Vessel To Cover Scrabster Route During Hamnavoe Refit
The lifeline ferry service between Stromness and Scrabster will cease operation completely for a fortnight this winter, NorthLink Ferries has confirmed. The route is to be shutdown from January 31 until February 13 while mv Hamnavoe goes into dry dock for maintenance.
8/12/2021
NDA Group Extends Partnership To Inspire Young Nuclear Professionals
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has today announced a two-year extension to its ground-breaking industrial partnership aimed at inspiring and supporting young people in the nuclear industry. Chief Executive, David Peattie, announced that the NDA's partnership with the Nuclear Institute’s (NI) Young Generation Network (YGN) would continue for another two years following a hugely successful first year of collaboration and support.
8/12/2021
Rope Access Experts Carry Out Rock Maintenance Work At Dounreay Waste Vaults
Rope access experts have been abseiling down 20 metre high rock walls around Dounreay's low level radioactive waste vaults, carrying out rock face maintenance and stabilisation work. Dounreay operates facilities for the disposal of low-level radioactive waste adjacent to the nuclear licensed site.
8/12/2021
One Year Of Covid-19 Vaccinations - More Than 27,000 Deaths Averted In Scotland
More than ten million vaccination doses have been administered in Scotland since the first jabs against COVID-19 were given exactly one year ago. The biggest vaccination programme ever undertaken has seen 4,355,063 first doses, 3,962,203 second doses and 1,922,604 boosters and third doses administered from around 1,200 locations.8/12/2021
Self Assessment Customers Use Monthly Payment Plans To Pay £46 Million In Tax
HMRC's Self-serve Time to Pay facility has enabled 20,000 customers, who were struggling to pay their tax return, to spread the cost of their bill. More than 20,000 Self Assessment customers have used HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online monthly payment plan service since April to spread the cost of their tax bill, totalling £46 million so far, it has been revealed.8/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): ONS Infection Survey - Antibody Data - 8 December 2021
Antibody data from the ONS COVID-19 infection survey published 8 December 2021. This publication presents an analysis of antibody prevalence, which can be used to identify individuals who have had COVID-19 in the past or who have developed antibodies as a result of vaccination.
8/12/2021
HMRC Employers Bulletin
The December edition of the Employer Bulletin brings you all the latest HMRC updates and guidance to support employers and payroll agents. There is important information on: • PAYE - there is important information for those who pay employees early for Christmas, and advice on how to prevent and correct payroll errors.8/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 8 December 2021
3,077 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 40,401 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.1% of these were positive 11 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.8/12/2021
New Television Studio To Grow Sector
Kelvin Hall will host major TV broadcasters and production companies. A new £11.9m television studio that has been jointly funded by the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council is set to be a catalyst for growth in Scotland's screen sector.8/12/2021
Financial Redress For Abuse Survivors - Scheme open for applications
A landmark scheme to provide survivors of historical child abuse in care with financial redress has opened for applications. Those eligible can apply to request an apology and redress payments ranging from £10,000 up to £100,000.8/12/2021
Prime Minister Confirms Move To Plan B In England
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a move to Plan B in England. As soon as we learned of the new Omicron variant, this government acted introducing targeted and proportionate measures as a precaution, whilst our scientists discovered more.7/12/2021
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority: Draft Business Plan 2022 to 2025 for consultation
Summary The NDA Draft Business Plan sets out key activities and expected progress for all 17 of the NDA's nuclear sites over the next 3 years. This consultation closes at 4pm on 31 January 2022 Consultation description The Draft Business Plan sets out what the main activities will be to advance our important clean-up and decommissioning work over the next 3 years, and what funding will be available for them.
7/12/2021
Statement from Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant about Moray Maternity Review
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant spoke in the Scottish Parliament today on the independent review of Moray maternity services. Mrs Grant said: "I too welcome the review but feel for families who rightly are frustrated by delays and therefore it would be good to have a clear indication of the time frame for the restoration of full maternity services at Dr Gray's and, in the meantime, what support will be available for families who have to travel to Aberdeen or Inverness for maternity services, by way of accommodation and of child minding for their families?" Scottish Government Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, who gave a statement on the issue to MSPs, responded that Mrs Grant's was a fair request and promised to find out about accommodation and travel costs in conversation with the NHS boards.7/12/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19) Update: First Minister's Statement - 7 December 2021
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh on Tuesday 7 December 2021. Presiding Officer, I will give an update on the general COVID situation.7/12/2021
