Statement by Ambassador Barbara Woodward at the UN Security Council Open Debate on conflict and food insecurity. Thank you, President, and I join others in thanking you for convening the debate today.
Thurso's Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) will reopen next month after a period of closure due to staff supporting the COVID Assessment Centre in Wick, and some staffing shortages. The unit, which is based at Dunbar Hospital, will reopen on 06 June between the hours of 08:00 - 17:00 allowing unscheduled care, via NHS24 or pre-arranged elsewhere, to take place during these hours.
Next time you're parking at Raigmore, you might notice that the car park looks a little different as we ask drivers to think about ‘cutting the car miles'. We have installed signs asking drivers to switch from their car to walking, cycling, lift-sharing or using public transport, as part of measures to reduce pressure on parking.
Records broken again as prices petrol and diesel prices skyrocket. The average pump prices of petrol and diesel in the UK have both hit record highs for the second time in the space of a week.
The percentage of people testing positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to fall in every UK country in the week ending 13 May 2022. In England, the percentage of people testing positive decreased in all age groups and regions, apart from the South East and South West, where the trend was uncertain in the latest week.
The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses. Based on responses from the voluntary fortnightly business survey (BICS) to deliver real-time information to help assess issues affecting UK businesses and economy, including financial performance, workforce, trade, and business resilience.
A podcast on the Food Crisis. This week António Guterres, secretary-general of the UN, warned that the war in Ukraine would tip tens of millions into food insecurity.
The EIS yesterday rejected a pay offer of 2% for Scotland's teachers and called for the Employers' Side to come back quickly with a significantly improved offer. The offer of 2% for all teachers was tabled by local authority group COSLA and was unanimously rejected by the Teachers' Side at a meeting of SNCT Extended Joint Chairs.
From Monday, 23 May, ScotRail will introduce a temporary timetable to provide greater certainty and reliability for customers. This is a result of the ongoing impact of a significant number of drivers declining to make themselves available for overtime or rest day working, following an announcement by the drivers' union ASLEF that it will ballot for industrial action over pay.
DINGWALL, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (May 18th) sold 87 Pedigree and commercial Luing cattle at their annual spring breeding sale. Pedigree bulling heifers (53) averaged £2,018.97 and sold to 3,000gns (£3,150.00) twice for lots 9 & 10, 26- and 27-month-old heifers, both from Messrs A L & A C McCall, Culmaily Farm, Golspie.
Pupils, parents and carers are being asked to give their views on school uniform to help shape new national guidance. A key aim of the guidance will be to reduce costs for families, while ensuring pupils can go to school feeling comfortable and ready to learn.
Audit Scotland's report on Scottish Benefits is published today 19th May 2022. The roll out of new devolved social security benefits is going well but there is still a lot to be delivered.
Anyone fancying a pint Budweiser, Stella Artois, Becks, Boddingtons or Export Pale Ale strike could go thirsty this summer. says GMB Union Budweiser workers have announced a series of summer strikes following a pay dispute.
DINGWALL, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd.,(May 18th ) sold 287 adult head of breeding cattle at their special sale. Commercial yearling bulling heifers (113) sold to £1,350 gross for a Simmental cross from Beechwood, Achilty.
Cadent Gas pays its chief executive £1.4 million a year - it can afford to pay workers properly, says GMB Union Thousands of field force workers at gas giant Cadent will stage a 48 hour strike this month. Around 2,000 GMB members will down tools on Monday 30 May and Tuesday 31 May 2022 in a dispute over pay and conditions.
Projects to improve the care and support available for people with long COVID are to benefit from an initial tranche of £3 million of Scottish Government funding. Following a thorough planning process undertaken by health boards to determine the key priorities, the first allocations of the long COVID Support Fund across 2022 will provide £3 million for boards to introduce care co-ordinator roles, extra resource to support a patient-centred assessment, including a multi-disciplinary assessment service, and additional capacity for community rehabilitation to support people with issues affecting their day-to-day quality of life.
A dedicated fund to repay mesh removal costs will open for applications on 6 June 2022. The Transvaginal Mesh Removal Reimbursement Scheme will enable women who have paid for surgery to claim their money back.
Ambassador Bush highlights the impact of Russia's war on global food security and calls on Russia to stop impeding Ukrainian food production and export. Thank you, Mr Chair and thank you to the Mayor of Okhtyrka for being here today and for your powerful testimony of recent Russian attacks against his city since the start of the war.
Chancellor confirms that the UK stands ready to guarantee up to $50 million for further financing to Ukraine to continue electricity provision during latest G7 meeting in Germany. Rishi Sunak also discussed how global partners can continue to work together to soften the war's impact on the global economy He will also urge G7 counterparts to maintain momentum behind and deliver the historic agreement on global tax reform - ensuring companies pay their fair share of tax in the countries in which they operate The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak confirms that the UK stands ready to guarantee up to $50 million for further financing to Ukraine, to help ensure the continued provision of electricity to its citizens.
