News Archive
30/9/2021
Supporting EU Students in Scotland
Scholarship programme to repair links with Europe. Hundreds of EU students will be supported to study in Scotland through a new £2.25 million scholarship programme.30/9/2021
Impact Of Brexit During A Pandemic
Immigration changes required to tackle labour shortages. The consequences of the UK Government's decision to press ahead with Brexit despite the COVID-19 pandemic are to be debated in the Scottish Parliament.30/9/2021
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 29 September 2021
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 29th) sold 535 Continental cross store cattle, yearlings and weaned calves at their annual show and sale kindly sponsored by Watson Seeds. The judge Mr D Budge, Brae Edge, Caithness awarded the overall campion to a 435kg British Blue cross heifer from Invercharron Mains, Ardgay realising £1,920.30/9/2021
Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2020
Extracts from the report published by Scottish Government on 29 September 2021. Landings by Scottish vessels In 2020, Scottish vessels landed 399 thousand tonnes of sea fish and shellfish with a gross value of £488 million.30/9/2021
Fishing Industry In 2020 Statistics Published
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2020. The publication is a summary of: The UK fishing fleet.
30/9/2021
Gas Prices: How To Ensure Consumers Don't Pay For The Next Energy Crisis
Wholesale gas prices have increased by 250% in the UK since January, and 70% since August, causing some energy suppliers to collapse and factory production to falter. The roots of the UK's energy crisis are now well-documented.
30/9/2021
Government launches £500m support for vulnerable households over winter - £41 million for Scotland
Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic. £500m support available to help those most in need as we enter the final stages of recovery Money available to councils in October 2021 Bolsters support already in place to help vulnerable households and individuals Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic.29/9/2021
Banking Protocol: Preventing Fraud And Protecting Members In Credit Unions
The Banking Protocol is a rapid response scheme that will enable credit union staff to alert police when they suspect a customer is being scammed. Police will attend the branch within the timeframe of an emergency response, enabling them to provide an effective customer intervention, secure evidence to enable them to investigate the potential scam and sometimes catch fraudsters in the act.29/9/2021
2,000 Jobs For Social Security Scotland
More than 2,000 jobs will be created with Social Security Scotland over the next 12 months, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Recruitment will start in October for staff to support the delivery of benefits due to be introduced next year, including the Adult Disability Payment - the Scottish Government's replacement for the Personal Independence Payment.29/9/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 29 September 2021
2,997 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 42,361 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 7.6% of these were positive.29/9/2021
Committee Chairs Express Relief As Boundaries Scotland Proposals For Highland Are Rejected
The Chairs of two Highland Council Area Committees have spoken of their relief that the voices of communities have been heard following the announcement yesterday that the Scottish Parliament's Local Government and Housing and Planning Committee have recommend that the proposals by Boundaries Scotland to change the electoral wards in Highland be rejected. Chair of the Sutherland Committee, Councillor Richard Gale said: "I am delighted with this result.29/9/2021
Modernisation Of Fire And Rescue Services
Consultation on improving safety for Scottish communities. The future role of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) as it adapts to meet new challenges is at the heart of a new consultation.28/9/2021
Caithness & North Sutherland Fund Latest Grants Supports New Facilities
The Caithness & North Sutherland Fund has recently awarded two grants that will help to create new facilities to enhance outdoor recreation and learning activities. Wick Golf Club has been granted £30,000 towards the costs of creating a new workshop and coaching facility at the Wick Golf Club grounds.
28/9/2021
House prices in tourist hotspots increasingly out of reach for young and low paid
Below are extracts from the report from the Office for National Statistics. A link to the full repot can be found at the bottom of this page.
28/9/2021
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 28 September 2021
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 28th) sold 27 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (1) averaged 240.0p (N/C) and sold to 240.0p per kg and £1,368.00 gross.28/9/2021
Coronavirus (covid-19): Daily Data For Scotland - 28 September 2021
2,370 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 23,901 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.6% of these were positive.28/9/2021
Bullying In NHS Highland Proves To Be Expensive
NHS Highland will today 28 September 2021 discuss the latest report on the bullying situation now that compensation payments are well underway. The recommendations flow from the Sturrock report published 9 May 2019.
28/9/2021
Scotland Takes A Different Path To England With Vaccine Passports But Will Be Delayed Before Enforcement
Venues will not face legal enforcement in opening weeks. On 17 September Reuters reported that in England - a decision to scrap the introduction of vaccine passports and steps to end some emergency powers.28/9/2021
Improving Ventilation To Tackle Covid-19 - New £25 Million Package Targets High Risk Settings - restaurants, bars and gyms and others
Business premises will be able to access a £25 million package to improve ventilation and reduce the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission. Grants will target a wide range of high risk settings where people come into close proximity, including restaurants, bars and gyms, with support available to help companies undertake work such as the installation of carbon dioxide monitors and altering windows and vents.28/9/2021
