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Coronavirus COVID-19 daily data for Scotland - 3 March 2021

543 new cases of COVID-19 reported.   24,377 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 2.6% of these were positive.  

NHS Highland marks Scottish Apprentice Week

To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week (01-05 March 2021) NHS Highland is highlighting the positive impact that being an apprentice can have on the individual and also bring to an organisation.   Catriona Naughton, Senior Practice Manager at Riverbank Medical Practice in Thurso knows how important it is to invest in the professional development of her team and includes offering employment opportunities to the young people of Caithness.  

Coronavirus COVID-19 daily data for Scotland - 2 March 2021

542 new cases of COVID-19 reported.   14,537 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 4.4% of these were positive.  

Have Your Say On Guidance For Driving On Motorways And High-speed Roads In The Highway Code

The Highway Code is to be updated to give motorists a better understanding of what to do on motorways and high-speed roads and how they operate.   Highways England is working with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) on updated guidance for the code to help drivers making journeys on the roads, as well as what they should do in an emergency.  

A New Report Shows Most Children In The UK Do Not Know What A Wage Is

A new report shows most children in the UK do not know what a wage is.   The findings of the KickStart Money programme, delivered by the education charity MyBnk, shows worrying early indicators of poor financial capability and how we can successfully target the executive functions behind money management i.e.  

Updated Provisional Fishing Quota Published

The Government has updated provisional catch limits for fishermen in the UK.   The Government has today (2 March 2021) reviewed and published updated provisional catch limits for fishermen in the UK to ensure fishing continues uninterrupted until annual fisheries negotiations with the EU, Norway and Faroe Islands conclude.  

New Clinical Director For The North

NHS Highland has welcomed Dr Sadat Muzammil to the post of Clinical Director (North).   Dr Muzammil is an experienced general practitioner in the NHS as well as being a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal College of Physicians.  

New Variant Of Covid-19 Detected In Scotland

Three cases of a COVID-19 Variant of Concern first identified in Manaus, Brazil, have been identified in Scotland.   Following their return to North East Scotland from Brazil, via Paris and London, three Scottish residents entered self-isolation and then subsequently tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19).  

UK Budget - Finance Secretary for Scotland asks for more support

Another begging letter from Scotland has been sent to the Chancellor from Scotland.   Apart from the obvious politics is this really a good way to go for Scotland's finances.  

Delivering Green Ports In Scotland

Trade Minister Ivan McKee has called on the UK Government to ensure green ports have access to the same level of set-up funding as freeports in England.   The green port model will adapt the UK government's freeport proposals, offering a package of tax and customs reliefs.