News Archive
22/7/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 22 July 2021
1,825 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 33,280 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 6.0% of these were positive.21/7/2021
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 21 July 2021
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (July, 21st) sold 1,322 store cattle at their 18th anniversary sale sponsored by Conanvet, Ardlair, Conon Bridge. The Judge, Mr D Moir, Moir Livestock, Cairness chose his overall champion in the show sponsored by Conanvet, and 1st Prize Best Heifer a 435kg, 15 month old Limousin cross from Messrs J Munro & Son, Invercharron, Ardgay which realised £2,300 and sold to Moir Livestock, Cairness.21/7/2021
MSP's ‘shake, rattle and roll’ journey in Caithness
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, was shaken but definitely stirred when she joined Caithness Roads Recovery campaigners in Caithness. Mrs Grant met Helen Campbell and Iain Gregory on Monday for a tour of some of the worst roads in Thurso.
21/7/2021
Rural Leadership Programme - applications are open
For the 5th year running HIE has joined forces with SE and SOSE to fund the RLP, which is aimed at business managers and employees from rural businesses (both private/social enterprises), who have a desire to develop their leadership skills and grow their business. In previous years farmers and land-based consultancies have dominated the cohorts, HIE are keen to promote the opportunity to rural businesses across the sectoral mix we have in our rural economy.21/7/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 21 July 2021
1,686 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 31,462 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 6.0% of these were positive.21/7/2021
Increased Funding To Tackle Fuel Poverty And Climate Change
£64 million for local heat and energy efficiency projects. A programme to tackle fuel poverty and improve energy efficiency will receive an extra £9 million of funding this year to support a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and help fuel poor households save money on their heating bills.21/7/2021
Scottish Monthly GDP Estimates For May 2021
Scotland's onshore GDP grew by 0.9% in May, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. Output remains 2.7% below the pre-pandemic level in February 2020.21/7/2021
First Steps Towards A National Care Service
‘Real life experts' to help focus on what really matters to people receiving social care. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Minister for Social Care Kevin Stewart have welcomed the first meeting of a Social Covenant Steering Group, set up to help guide the development of a National Care Service.20/7/2021
Jcvi Issues Advice On Covid-19 Vaccination Of Children And Young People
Issued by Public Health England. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) is today advising that children at increased risk of serious coronavirus (COVID-19) disease are offered a vaccine.20/7/2021
Biggest Flu Programme In History To Roll Out For Winter 2021
Free seasonal flu vaccine to be made available for over 35 million people this year. Millions more people could benefit from a free flu vaccine this year, as the Health and Social Care Secretary Sajid Javid announces the most comprehensive flu vaccination programme in UK history today.20/7/2021
African Swine Fever Disease Contingency Plans Tested Through Uk-wide Exercise
Government departments across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland test African swine fever contingency plans in Exercise Holly. A UK-wide exercise that simulates an outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) will take place this week to test government contingency plans to contain and eliminate the disease in the event that it reached the UK.20/7/2021
A New Way Forward For Posties And Others Who Have Workplace Pensions
A new type of pension scheme, with the potential to provide better retirement outcomes and stability, will move a step closer. First in the queue to sign up are over 100,000 posties who work for Royal Mail.20/7/2021
Government Unveils Proposals To Increase Competition In Uk Digital Economy
New powers proposed for watchdog to suspend, block and reverse decisions by tech giants, and issue fines of up to 10% of turnover for serious breaches. Watchdog to boost UK startup scene by creating level playing field.
20/7/2021
Smart Technologies And Data To Future-proof Uk Energy
Unleashing the full potential of smart systems and flexibility in our energy sector could reduce the costs of managing the system by up to £10 billion a year by 2050, as well as generate up to 10,000 jobs. Government and Ofgem announce plans for smart technologies to help consumers cut their bills and boost energy efficiency.20/7/2021
Ministers Seek To Stamp Out Rip-offs With New Consumer Protections
Business Secretary and Consumer Minister unveil consumer protection reforms. Government will protect consumers' hard-earned cash and stamp out exploitation of online consumers.20/7/2021
New UK Scheme To Drive Trade With Developing Countries
The proposed new Developing Countries Trading Scheme aims to grow trade with lower income nations, supporting jobs and growth across the globe and at home. The Government has launched a consultation on new trading rules that will help countries out of poverty - and help British businesses and consumers at the same time.20/7/2021
Every Adult In UK Offered Covid-19 Vaccine
Both first and second dose vaccine targets for 19 July hit ahead of schedule. More than 46 million people have received a first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.20/7/2021
Final Covid Loans Data Reveals £80 Billion Of Government Support Through The Pandemic
Businesses across the UK have received almost £80 billion worth of emergency government-backed loans during the Covid crisis. Over 1.6 million loans - including Bounce Back Loans and Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans - approved between April 2020 and May 2021.20/7/2021
Coronavirus (COVID-19) daily data for Scotland - 20 July 2021
1,604 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 19,073 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 9.2% of these were positive.19/7/2021
