Government publishes its response to public consultation on digital identities. Organisations will need to gain a new trustmark to show they can handle people's identity data in a safe and consistent way.
The Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator have urged the public to ‘give safely' to registered charities helping and supporting those affected by the invasion of Ukraine. The Charity Commission and Fundraising Regulator have urged the public to ‘give safely' to registered charities as people make generous donations to causes helping to support and protect people affected by the invasion of Ukraine.
Report from the Office for National Statistics published 11 March 2022. 1.Main points.
13,220 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 22 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
Changes will make the Ukraine Family Scheme quicker and simpler for Ukrainians for those with relatives already here and who hold a Ukraine passport. This is very different to what is being allowed in European countries where many places are not asking for such bureaucratic controls as being used even with changes now coming next Tuesday.
A multi-agency investment into digital infrastructure in Highland will ensure the public sector and businesses are equipped to deliver next generation connectivity. Today, The Highland Council and partners within the Highlands, UK Government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport, Capita and CityFibre announced the completion of a four-year project across Inverness, Fort William, Thurso and Wick, as part of the Building Digital UK (BDUK) Local Full Fibre Networks (LFFN) programme.
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace gave a statement to the House of Commons on Ukraine. With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on the situation in Ukraine and Her Majesty's Government's support to the Government in Kyiv.
Sky News Drivers in UK hit by biggest ever daily rise in diesel prices after global oil price surge amid Ukraine war RAC Fuel Watch BBC Fuel price jump will hit food bills distributors warn.
Scotland's councils have increased reserves over the last year but must address the impacts of an overall reduction in funding and ongoing challenges caused by Covid-19. An overview of local government finances in Scotland 2020/21, published today by the Accounts Commission, captures the full-year impact of Covid-19.
The Prime Minister will visit a Merseyside dockyard today as he announces a £4 billion injection into the UK's regional shipbuilding industry. PM announces £4 billion injection into regional shipbuilding to support thousands of high-quality jobs.
Council agrees proposals for second round of Levelling Up Fund Highland Council has agreed proposals for Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund bid, with submissions expected to be submitted in June 2022. Three bids including projects in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross; Ross, Skye and Lochaber; and a NC500 transport bid, will be submitted.
UK has "sleepwalked" into a system in which children are failing to get suitable placements in foster care and children's homes, finds new report published today. Market study recommends development of national and regional bodies to support local authorities with getting suitable placements for children CMA also seeking to address concerns about financial stability of private children's home providers and high profits in the sector, through financial health assessments and by boosting in-house foster care.
Statement by Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, on the phasing out of Russian oil imports. Thank you very much Madam Deputy Speaker.
Government launches new series of loans worth £150 million to support innovative SMEs and level up the UK launch of the loans programme will broaden the financial support available to businesses, ensuring they can access funding at all stages of innovation builds on the successful pilot programme that provided £163 million to around 200 businesses in all parts of the UK, supporting hundreds of jobs. Some of the UK's most innovative businesses are set to benefit from a new series of loan competitions offering up to £150 million to support their research and development projects, the government announced today.
Changes will extend eligibility to end of life support from six to 12 months from 4 April 2022. Those nearing end of life will be given fast-tracked access to Universal Credit and Employment and Support Allowance.
The Home Secretary has updated Parliament on the government's support for people fleeing Ukraine. Mr.
The UK has announced sanctions against 7 oligarchs including Roman Abramovich and Oleg Deripaska. owner of Chelsea FC sees his assets frozen, a prohibition on transactions with UK individuals and businesses, a travel ban and transport sanctions imposed.
14,387 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 41 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
The Highland Council today (10 March 2022) agreed a Motion by Cllr Pippa Hadley and Cllr Bill Lobban, the motion stated: "This Council recognises we live in rapidly changing times, with ever increasing challenges shaping the roles Councillors have, along with the challenges that are faced in performing this role. There is an increasing awareness of the inherent personal risk that is attached to a public position, but there has been little ongoing discussion on how this risk presents and how it can be minimised considering existing and emerging threats.
Continued high levels of COVID cases in the communities of the Highlands and Argyll and Bute mean that NHS Highland remains under pressure. A number of outbreaks in hospitals, care homes and other locations relate directly to this increased community spread.
