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Highland Council awards new contract for road repairs
After a successful three-week trial of thermal technology in 2024, Highland Council has appointed Thermal Road Repairs for a two-year patching repair contract worth a seven-figure sum. This will provide an additional resource for repairing surface defects such as potholes, cracking and deteriorating surfacing joints.
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Water scarcity report from SEPA
The river catchments of the Nith, Dee (Galloway), Cree, Doon, Irvine and Ayr and the Clyde have been raised to Alert. The river catchments of the Shin, Naver, Conon, Spey, Deveron, Ythan, Don (Aberdeenshire), Dee (Aberdeenshire), Esk, Firth of Tay, Firth of Forth, Almond, Tyne (Lothian), Tweed, Esk (Dumfriesshire), Annan and Thurso remain at Alert.
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Water scarcity and Council support for private water supplies users
Following an unusually dry start to 2025, Scotland has been placed on an "early warning" for water scarcity by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA). Considering this warning, Highland Council's Environmental Health Team is recommending that consumers on private water supplies use water responsibly, to check the water system for any indications of leaks or contamination risks and think about other options if your water supply is potentially in shortage.Today
Toxic lead in the UK: Laura Hughes, Financial Times - Paul Foot Award Nominee 2025
For six days Page 94 is covering the extraordinary stories of the investigative journalists shortlisted for this year's Paul Foot Award, before the winner's announcement next week. First up is Laura Hughes (The Financial Times) for her deep-dive about the abandoned mines leaching toxic lead into British soil, livestock and food, and why nobody is taking responsibility.Today
ScotRail reminds customers of timetable improvements coming this weekend
ScotRail is reminding customers that significant timetable improvements will come into effect from Sunday, 18 May, with a focus on enhancing rail connections for Fife and other parts of the country. The updated timetable will see more frequent services to and from Leven, improving links to Edinburgh and better connecting communities throughout Fife.Today
Luggage delivery: only 30% of holidaymakers know about a service that could save them £100s
Travelling with loads of luggage can be very stressful. Worse still, if holidaymakers get their suitcase's weight or size wrong, excess charges can run into £100s.Today
New report charts path to unlocking Scotland's tidal energy potential
Tidal stream energy sector calls for collaborative action to resolve consenting challenges and accelerate clean energy growth. A new report published today, Managing the Consenting Risk of Harbour Seal Collision in the Scottish Tidal Energy Industry, sets out key recommendations to underpin robust consenting to enable the growth of tidal stream energy in Scotland while addressing environmental concerns - particularly the potential impact on harbour seals.
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GDP monthly estimate UK March 2025 - Up .07% But Before The Trade War Started
Monthly real gross domestic product (GDP) is estimated to have grown by 0.2% in March 2025, following unrevised growth of 0.5% in February 2025. Real GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.7% in the three months to March 2025, compared with the three months to December 2024; this is mainly because of widespread growth in the services sector in this period.
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Construction output in Great Britain: March 2025 and new orders January to March 2025
Total construction output is estimated to have shown no growth (0.0%) in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2025 compared with Quarter 4 (Oct to Dec) 2024; over the period new work increased by 0.9%, while repair and maintenance fell by 1.2%. Monthly construction output is estimated to have grown by 0.5% in March 2025; this follows a downwardly revised increase of 0.2% in February 2025, and an unrevised decrease of 0.3% in January 2025.Today
UK trade - March 2025
The value of goods imports decreased by £0.4 billion (0.7%) in March 2025 because of a fall in imports from non-EU countries, partially offset by a rise in EU imports. The value of goods exports increased by £0.2 billion (0.8%) in March 2025, with a rise in exports to the EU.
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UK trade with the United States
President Trump formally announced a range of tariffs on imports of goods to the United States on 2 April 2025, with imports from the UK subject to a blanket 10% tariff and imports of steel and aluminium, and cars and car parts subject to a higher 25% tariff. On 8 May 2025 the UK government announced the signing of a trade deal between the United States and the UK.Yesterday
Parents of teens reminded to extend Child Benefit claim online
Parents of 16 to 19 year olds can go online to extend their Child Benefit claim to guarantee payments in September. Parents of 16 to 19 year olds reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim by 31 August to continue payments.
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We need electoral reform in the UK, and we need it now
t is a travesty of justice that Labour had a landslide victory at last year's UK general election with the support of just 20% of the UK electorate. We need electoral reform, and we need it now.
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UK Government Overseas Network to Sell Brand Scotland Around the World
Scottish Secretary drives forward Brand Scotland with new campaign fund. The UK Government's drive to sell Brand Scotland around the world will get a boost with the launch of a new fund for overseas campaigns.Yesterday
Housing Statistics for Scotland - 2023-24 An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland
Total New Housing Supply (new build, rehabilitations, and net conversions) New housing supply decreased by 16.4% (3,984 homes) in 2023-24, with 20,364 homes supplied compared to 24,348 in 2022-23. Of the total new housing supply, 97.9% (19,943 homes) were new builds, 0.3% (57 homes) were rehabilitations, and 1.8% (364 homes) were net conversions in 2023-24.Yesterday
Civil service jobs to be relocated out of London
The UK government has announced plans to relocate 12,000 civil service jobs from London to regional hubs across the country. As part of this initiative, 11 government office buildings in London will be closed, including major sites like 102 Petty France and 39 Victoria Street.Yesterday
Milestone reached - £65 million invested in nature projects
The Scottish Government has invested over £65 million in projects across Scotland through its ground-breaking Nature Restoration Fund. Established in 2021, it has funded hundreds of projects helping Scotland's species, woodlands, rivers and seas back on the road to recovery.Yesterday
Improving cardiology nursing - New skills to benefit patients and clinical staff
Cardiology nurses are to be supported to develop advanced skills to enable them to treat a wider range of patients and heart conditions. The National Specialist Nursing In Cardiology Framework will set out how nurses can develop advanced skills and expertise through university-level qualifications and clinical experience.Yesterday
Pension schemes back British growth
Mansion House Accord unlocks up to £50 billion investment for the economy, with first commitments to invest in the UK. More ambitious targets than 2023 Mansion House Compact will unlock investment into UK businesses and major infrastructure projects, including clean energy developments.Yesterday
Government-built "Humphrey" AI tool reviews responses to consultation for first time, in bid to save millions
AI technology, ‘Consult', built by the UK government as part of the Humphrey suite has been used to speed up analysis of what the public and experts told the Scottish Government in a recent consultation. Nearly identical results were found by AI after expert review, ranking themes that were most important for policymakers to take on board.Our Social Media
