Views sought on exemptions. Councils would no longer pay a tax on additional properties when buying affordable housing stock, under proposals in a new consultation.
Social enterprises are a critical part of the rural economy contributing £197m in the Highlands and Islands - up £32m since 2019. This is according to recent figures released by the Social Enterprise in Scotland: Census 2021.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February 7th) sold 10 Prime Cattle. Prime Bullocks (1) averaged 270.0p per kg (+14.0p) and sold to 270.0p per kg and £1,728.00 gross.
Caithness councillors at their meeting 6 February 2023 discussed the latest list of roads requiring works. Although further capital is still to be allocated the listing somewhat ominously draws a line above which works are to be carried out but a huge list under that red line awaits further capital allocation that should come when the final council programme is approved.
To mark Safer Internet Day 2023, the Council is providing individuals with advice and resources to equip them with essential knowledge to navigate the online world safely. Safer Internet Day is a global campaign which calls upon people to join together to make the internet a safer and better place for all, especially for children and young people.
Cutting edge new technologies that could enable electric flying taxis and hydrogen powered aircraft to take to the skies will be developed in the UK. Government and industry are investing £113 million in hydrogen and all-electric flight technologies to unlock guilt-free flight and support green jobs across the UK.
I've never bought any industrial fertiliser, and you probably haven’t either. Unless you’re a farmer, it’s not something you have to think about much day to day.
At the meeting on 6 February 2023 of the Caithness committee of Highland council councillors agreed a programme of capital investments in housing. The HRA Capital Programme for Caithness 2023-27 will see a total of £11,324,526 invested.
His Majesty The King has been pleased to approve the following appointments: Rt Hon Grant Shapps MP as Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Rt Hon Kemi Badenoch MP as Secretary of State for Business and Trade. She remains as President of the Board of Trade, and Minister for Women and Equalities Rt Hon Lucy Frazer KC MP as Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport Rt Hon Greg Hands MP as Minister without Portfolio in the Cabinet Office..
From The Institute for Fiscal Studies. How should pensions be taxed? We propose income tax and National Insurance reforms that would more evenly support pension saving.
Changes to the care of young people and the involvement of young people in the criminal justice system are to come under scrutiny at the Scottish Parliament. The Education, Children and Young People Committee will consider the proposals laid out in the Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Bill and would like to hear the views of people from across Scotland.
Marco Forgione, Director General of the Institute of Export & International Trade, said, "The merger of the trade and business departments is an opportunity to better integrate exports within the wider UK growth strategy. We are delighted to see Kemi Badenoch retain the trade portfolio while taking on an expanded remit within government, as this will ensure continuity on trade policy and strategy.
The Prime Minister, with the approval of His Majesty The King, has today created four new departments. To ensure the whole of government is geared up to deliver for the British people, the Prime Minister, with the approval of His Majesty The King, has today created four new departments.
The NDA group are showcasing their contribution to the UK, including skills, community investment and career opportunities, at the NIA's Nuclear Week in Parliament. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group are showcasing their contribution to the UK, including skills, community investment and career opportunities, at the Nuclear Industry Association's Nuclear Week in Parliament.
£200 payments for off grid households start today, while businesses off the grid are expected to receive £150 payments by 10 March. £200 energy bill support to begin arriving with households off the gas grid across Great Britain.
The massive wave of layoffs in the tech industry has shut down tens of thousands of workplaces in a matter of weeks and turned January into the hardest month this sector has ever seen. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com TradingPlatforms.com , tech companies laid off more than a shocking 75,000 people in January alone.
Field trials for a cattle vaccine and new skin test for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) have moved to the next phase, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has announced today Monday 6th February. If the second phase is successful, we will be closer to being able to vaccinate cattle against this endemic disease.
Mark Harper, Secretary of State for Transport, reflects on plans to modernise, decarbonise and build talent in the aviation sector. It's a pleasure to be here, delivering my first aviation speech since becoming Transport Secretary.
Being paid for work in cash is often frowned upon in the UK. It can be seen as a way of avoiding tax, or cheating the system, and detrimental to economic growth.
