News Archive
21/10/2021
UK Agrees Historic Trade Deal With New Zealand
Prime Minister seals free trade deal with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern. Prime Minister seals free trade deal with New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern Boost to British exporters and small businesses as both countries ditch tariffs and cut red tape.
21/10/2021
Thames Barrier Closed For 200th Time
Barrier being closed to protect London from a high tide as a result of low pressure and northerly winds coinciding with spring tides. The Thames Barrier is being closed for the 200th time today (Thursday 21 October) to help protect London from potential flooding.
21/10/2021
UK's Strict Gun Laws Strengthened With New Medical Arrangements - Changes from 21 November
New statutory guidance will tighten up existing laws on gun ownership and mean that medical information must be provided in order to obtain a licence. The UK's strict laws on gun ownership will be tightened further to protect the public, with additional safety checks introduced for those applying for a licence, the government confirms today (Wednesday 20 October).21/10/2021
New Rules Needed To Protect British Radio Output On Smart Speakers
British radio lovers' favourite stations should be protected for the future through new regulation so they can be accessed easily on smart speakers. Makers of smart speakers could face new measures to protect listener access to radio services.
21/10/2021
UK-Taiwan Trade Talks Focus On Green Future
Twenty-fourth Annual UK-Taiwan Trade Talks promote bilateral relations in trade, renewable energy, education and technology. The 24th annual UK-Taiwan Trade Talks progressed market access ambitions in a range of sectors including energy and offshore wind power, financial services, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and whisky on 18 October 2021.
21/10/2021
Scotland's Exports Increased In 2019
Scotland's international exports increased by 3.4% in 2019. Exports to the rest of the UK also increased, up 5%.21/10/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 21 October 2021
2,355 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 33,741 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 7.4% of these were positive 32 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.20/10/2021
Highland Conference Set To Focus On Climate Change Tomorrow And Friday - All Welcome To Sign Up For It Online
The Highland Climate Change Conference is taking place tomorrow (Thursday 21) and Friday 22 October 2021. The Conference will bring people together from across and beyond Highland to discuss the climate and ecological emergency, ahead of COP26 next month.
20/10/2021
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 19 October 2021
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 19th) sold 23 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 231.3p (-14.7p) and sold to 236.0p per kg and £1,499.95 gross.20/10/2021
Highland Council to set out plans for Green Hub
Ahead of the Highland Climate Change Conference this week and the Highland Council meeting on 28 October, Council Leader Margaret Davidson highlighted the green ambitions of the Council. She said: "I am delighted there was cross chamber support at our meeting of Highland Council, on 9 September, for a Future Highlands Strategy, with the development of a Green Energy Hub in Highland at its heart.20/10/2021
Scottish Space Strategy Launched - Ambitious Plan Aims To Create 20,000 Jobs
Ambitious plan aims to create 20,000 jobs. A new strategy to secure a £4 billion share of the global space market for the Scottish economy has been published.
20/10/2021
National Plan To End Need For Food Banks
Consultation on new approach to prevent food insecurity. Proposals to end the need for food banks as a primary response to food insecurity have been published.20/10/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 20 October 2021
2,768 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 41,556 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 7.1% of these were positive.20/10/2021
Covid-19 Safety In Schools
Mitigations to be extended. Existing COVID-19 safety mitigations in schools are to remain for now, following advice from senior clinicians.20/10/2021
Update To Vaccine Certification Apps
Users and businesses should download green tick updates. The vaccine certification Apps scheme is being updated as part of planned changes to reduce the amount of personal information which is shared.20/10/2021
NHS Scotland Academy - £9 Million To Enhance Health Workforce
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has officially launched the new NHS Scotland Academy, backed by £9 million of investment to accelerate training and build the country's health workforce. As a collaboration between NHS Golden Jubilee and NHS Education for Scotland, the Academy will contribute to improving staffing levels to meet growing patient needs.19/10/2021
Three Colleges Embark on Merger Project
Lews Castle College UHI, North Highland College UHI and West Highland College UHI align to unlock new opportunities for students, staff and local communities in the Highlands and Islands. Three colleges are involved in a strategic project that seeks to bring together Lews Castle College UHI, North Highland College UHI and West Highland College UHI.
19/10/2021
A Record-breaking Rise In Number Of Social Enterprises Founded During Pandemic
The UK now has over 100,000 social enterprises, worth a combined £60 billion to the UK economy. Having a positive social and environment impact is a top priority for social enterprises, with the vast majority (84 per cent) stating that this impact is as important as costs.19/10/2021
Housing Prices Continue To Soar In Many Countries Around The World
While most economic indicators deteriorated last year, house prices largely shrugged off the effects of the pandemic. Of the over 60 countries that enter into the IMF's Global House Price Index, three-quarters saw increases in house prices during 2020, and this trend has largely continued in countries with more recent data.
19/10/2021
