New measures to make Scotland a world-leader in managing fisheries stocks have been published for consultation. Views on a draft future catching policy are being sought along with plans to roll-out Remote Electronic Monitoring systems for boats fishing in Scottish waters.
The Chief Statistician has released statistics showing that the economy grew by 1.3% during the fourth quarter of 2021, covering the period October to December. Change in gross domestic product (GDP) is the main indicator of economic growth.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet leaders in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh today. Prime Minister to travel to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia today.
10,710 new cases of COVID-19 reported*. 31 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
The A9 will be closed in both directions during the night this weekend (19/20 March) between the exit for Inverness Campus and Inshes, and the Raigmore interchange. This is to allow access for a scheduled maintenance inspection of the ‘Golden Bridge'.
The details of particle finds on Dounreay foreshore has been updated. See full details at - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/radioactive-particles-in-the-environment-around-dounreay/dounreay-foreshore-particle-finds-2021.
The government will remove the remaining COVID-19 international travel restrictions for all passengers from 4am Friday 18 March. from 4am 18 March no-one entering the UK will need to take tests or complete a passenger locator form.
The latest quarterly report on the number of suspected drug deaths during 2021 shows a fall of 8% (116) on the previous year. The report on suspected drug death Management Information from Police Scotland shows there were 1,295 deaths between January and December 2021.
Pupils living in the town will be allowed to make their own way home from 11.35 onwards. If there are any issues with pupils being received at home they are welcome to stay in the building until they can be picked up.
UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war through the government's new Homes for Ukraine scheme. The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has today (14 March 2022) launched a webpage for sponsors to record their interest, ahead of Phase One of the scheme opening for applications this Friday.
Children of separated parents are set to benefit from changes to the Child Maintenance Service announced today (14 March 2022) as new powers are revealed. The new powers being introduced will expand the list of companies and organisations required to provide information to the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) which will help the service trace the paying parent, calculate maintenance and enforce arrears more effectively.
Main points. Comparing February 2022 with February 2021, changes in payrolled employees ranged from a 7.5% increase in London to a 4.8% increase in the East of England.
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Scotland's Carbon Footprint: 1998-2018. This publication provides estimates of Scotland's greenhouse gas emissions on a consumption basis; that is emissions that are associated with the spending of Scottish residents on goods and services, wherever in the world these emissions arise, together with emissions directly generated by Scottish households.
plug-in van and truck grants extended for 2 years as government goes further and faster to decarbonise transport. drivers with standard licences can continue driving electric goods vans at a higher weight limit, making it easier for businesses to make the switch.
Red Star v Rangers Date: Thursday 17th March Venue: Stadium Rajko Mitić (Red Star) - Belgrade Kick off time: 18.45 (local time). Passports, Visas and Insurance You do not need a visa to travel to Serbia; however, you should ensure that your passport is valid for the duration of your stay.
The latest quarterly Scottish Government Workforce Information statistics have been published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. These statistics cover the numbers of workers, staff sickness rates, and the diversity of staff up to the most recent quarter ending December 2021.
The UK Government has today announced a ban on exports to Russia of high-end luxury goods, while also hitting hundreds of key products with new import tariffs. UK to deny Russia and Belarus access to Most Favoured Nation tariff for hundreds of their exports, depriving both nations key benefits of WTO membership.
The UK government has announced it will no longer issue any new guarantees, loans and insurance for exports to Russia and Belarus. The UK stops all government-backed export finance to Russia and Belarus.
Six Royal Navy ships and 2,000 UK personnel have joined vessels and troops from 26 other nations for Exercise Cold Response off the shores of Norway. Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has taken its place at the centre of one of the most powerful naval task forces in the world at the start of the largest Arctic exercise for 30 years.
HMRC is warning customers to be on their guard as scammers target unsuspecting Self Assessment customers to try and steal money or personal information. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning Self Assessment customers to be on their guard following the Self Assessment deadline after more than 570,000 scams were reported to HMRC in the last year.
