News Archive
22/5/2021
Coronavirus Covid-19: Daily Data For Scotland - 22 May 2021
370 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 21,744 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 1.8% of these were positive.22/5/2021
EU Learns From Mistakes On Vaccines
This article was first published on the Brookings web site on 20 May 2021. After lagging behind the United States and United Kingdom on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines this spring, the European Union is on track to catch up by July.22/5/2021
Scotland's Response To The Covid-19 Crisis In India
More than 100 ventilators and medical equipment donated. Scotland is sending life-saving oxygen and ventilation equipment to India as part of a UK-wide effort to support it in its fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).21/5/2021
Our History In Your Hands
Wick Common Good fund looking for some help. See poster for details..
21/5/2021
Multi-national Owner of McVities Biscuits To Close Scottish Factory Despite Huge Profits
"Our factory, Our Future" - McVitie's workers demo in fight for jobs and investment Workers and their families from the closure threatened McVitie's manufacturing plant in Tollcross, will demonstrate tomorrow morning (Saturday 22 May) with a loud and clear message for its owners: "Our factory. Our future." Adhering to COVID-19 guidelines and local restrictions, workers will be supported by the local community and elected representatives, after McVitie's owners, the giant snacks multi-national pladis, announced shock plans for the closure of the Tollcross site by next year.21/5/2021
UK Companies Are Developing New Communication And Navigation Services Needed For Future Missions To The Moon
In what will be the world's first commercial servicing of its kind, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL), Inmarsat and MDA UK are among those who won contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA), worth just over £2 million in total, to shape the infrastructure for future lunar exploration. NASA plans to return to the Moon by 2024 and, working with ESA and other partners, intends to put a Gateway with living quarters for astronauts in lunar orbit.
21/5/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 21 May 2021
414 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 23,508 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 1.9% of these were positive.21/5/2021
Final Round Of Tampon Tax Fund Launched
Charities can now apply for funding to support projects helping thousands of women and girls across the UK, as part of the latest and final round of the Government's Tampon Tax Fund. £11.25 million to be made available for charities working with disadvantaged women and girls.
21/5/2021
Scotland's Future Unicorns Thrive After Decade Of Tech Success
New figures highlight a decade of growth in the UK's tech sector, with four more Scottish companies set to achieve the all-important $1bn 'unicorn' valuation. Scotland has produced three unicorn companies: BrewDog, FanDuel, Skyscanner.
21/5/2021
Levels And Travel Restrictions Update For Scotland
Moray moves to Level 2, Glasgow remains in Level 3. Moray will be the only local authority area to change protection level as it moves to Level 2 at midnight tonight, 21 May 2021, following improvement in coronavirus (COVID-19) prevalence.20/5/2021
Committee Updated On Work Being Undertaken To Produce 20/21 Local Child Poverty Action Update Report
Members of Highland Council's Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee, which met virtually yesterday, were informed of the work being undertaken to finalise the 2020/21 Local Child Poverty Action Update Report. In 2017, the Scottish Government introduced the Child Poverty (Scotland) Act, which outlined responsibilities on both the Scottish Government and local partners to address child poverty.20/5/2021
Summer of Hope for Highland children and young people
Children and young people across Highland will have access to playful, creative and engaging experiences over the summer. The Scottish Government has announced £20m nationally to support a ‘summer of play' as part of the recovery from Covid-19.20/5/2021
New Voluntary Parking Charges Trial In Nairn To Support Local Infrastructure
New voluntary pay and display machines will be in operation in Nairn from Friday as part of a drive to raise funds to support local infrastructure. The Parking ticket machines are located at The Harbour, Cumming Street and The Maggot Car Parks in Nairn with signs confirming voluntary parking charges.20/5/2021
One Month Left To Join Vat Deferral New Payment Scheme
Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year have until 21 June 2021 to join the new online payment scheme to spread the cost of their deferred VAT. Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year have one month left to join online to pay in monthly instalments under the VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said today (20 May 2021).
20/5/2021
Great British Railways: For The Passenger
New public body Great British Railways to integrate the railways and deliver passenger-focused travel with simpler, modern fares and reliable services. Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail to reform Britain's railways and launch a new era for passengers.
20/5/2021
Highland Integrated Children's Service Plan For 2021 - 2023 Given The Green Light
Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee members have been provided with sight of the latest iteration of the Highland Integrated Children's Service Plan (ICS) for 2021 - 2023 prior its submission to the Community Planning Partnership Board for formal sign-off. The Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014 requires every local authority and its relevant health board to jointly prepare a Children's Services Plan for the area of the local authority, in respect of each three-year period.20/5/2021
Everyone In The United Kingdom With Symptoms Now Eligible For Coronavirus Tests
Everyone in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms can now get a test. Anyone experiencing a new, continuous cough; high temperature; and now also a loss of or change in your normal sense of smell or taste can book a test by visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus 21,000 contact tracers in England now recruited The government has today announced that anyone with symptoms of coronavirus is now eligible to book a test, ahead of the rollout of the test and trace service.
20/5/2021
Coronavirus COVID-19: daily data for Scotland - 20 May 2021
432 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 28,589 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 1.6% of these were positive.20/5/2021
Future Of Britain's Railways: Williams-Shapps Plan For Rail
New public body Great British Railways to integrate the railways and deliver passenger-focused travel with simpler, modern fares and reliable services. Today (20 May 2021), we are announcing our plan for the transformation of Britain's railways.
20/5/2021
