Transforming Scotland's heating systems. Homes and commercial properties across Scotland will benefit from the establishment of a new £300 million fund supporting the development and roll out of zero emission heat networks.
Spring dose to boost protection. Second booster jabs will be offered to those aged 75 and over and those at highest risk of severe COVID-19 disease following the latest Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advice.
5,307 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 0 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive (Noting that Register Offices are generally closed at the weekend).
Still a tiny proportion of the whole market, compared to London and GB. The Scottish million pound market offering relative value for money compared to other locations.
More than 700 referrals made every week. People are being asked to keep an eye out for vulnerable adults in their local communities amid concerns the pandemic has left some people more isolated.
Responding to last weeks inflation data, published by the ONS, Julian Jessop, Economics Fellow at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said:"January was a relatively quiet month for inflation: the annual rate ticked up again, to 5.5 per cent, but prices actually fell by 0.1 per cent compared to December. The main reason why the headline rate rose is that the discounts in the January sales were smaller than a year earlier, particularly for clothing and footwear.
Commenting on record high UK petrol and diesel prices, Andy Mayer, Energy Analyst at free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs, said: "The price of petrol and diesel has risen by nearly 40p per litre (27 per cent) in two years, contributing to inflation in all goods and services of just over 1 per cent, or a fifth of the overall rise this year. “We haven't seen prices like this since the financial crisis and, while much of the increase relates to the pandemic recovery, the situation in the Ukraine means it’s likely to get worse before it gets better.
Guidance for the childcare sector to help providers, staff and parents understand how to operate safely during the coronavirus pandemic (updated 17 February 2022). What does this involve? The Scottish Government has published guidance for the childcare sector to help providers, staff and parents understand how to operate safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
A report from Price Waterhouse Cooper. In positive news for the retail sector, store closures for chains and multiples slowed versus the last two years.
Weather Forecast from the Met Office. Saturday 19 Feb - Wednesday 23 Feb.
Scottish Apprenticeship Week 7-11 March 2022. Scottish Apprenticeships are playing an essential role in Scotland's economic revival.
Price Waterhouse cooper, Accountants look at the retail out look for 2022. We look at trading results from the festive season 2021, analyse how specific sectors performed, and reveal the trends we expect to see over the next 12 months, as well as how retailers can win the battle for share of wallet.
Learn how Scottish Enterprise's innovation support service can help you review your innovation activities, nurture new ideas and implement changes to help grow your business. Innovative businesses grow faster.
GC team publishes scientific papers on honey authentication. Note - This is complex issue and the two scientific papers are not easy reading for the non scientist.
Following on from the recent announcement that The Highland Council has been successful in applying to the Sustran Places for Everyone fund for an ambitious project to redesign Wick High Street. The Council will be hosting a public forum to update the community on progress and give members of the public the chance to ask questions.
Eight innovative new projects that will support the UK's fishing industry to be more productive and sustainable have been awarded £1.4 million from the UK Government. Five of the projects - receiving £1.121m – involve Scottish expertise.: One winning project, whose partners include the Scottish White Fish Producers Association, will use its award of almost £282,000 to explore the use of artificial lights to change fish behaviour.
7,056 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 16 new reported deaths of people who have tested positive.
TalentScotland can help you navigate the UK immigration system. Join their live webinars or watch them on demand.
There has long been a misconception that gangs are made up of boys and young men, typically from ethnic minority groups and disadvantaged backgrounds. But the reality is very different.
As a major manufacturer of well known cleaning products, it is perhaps fitting that events at Unilever have started to resemble something of a corporate soap opera. In the last few weeks there has been increased pressure at the top, a failed merger attempt, backlash from investors, and an announcement of major job cuts.
