Twenty-fourth Annual UK-Taiwan Trade Talks promote bilateral relations in trade, renewable energy, education and technology. The 24th annual UK-Taiwan Trade Talks progressed market access ambitions in a range of sectors including energy and offshore wind power, financial services, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and whisky on 18 October 2021.
Scotland's international exports increased by 3.4% in 2019. Exports to the rest of the UK also increased, up 5%.
2,355 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 33,741 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 7.4% of these were positive 32 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.
The Highland Climate Change Conference is taking place tomorrow (Thursday 21) and Friday 22 October 2021. The Conference will bring people together from across and beyond Highland to discuss the climate and ecological emergency, ahead of COP26 next month.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 19th) sold 23 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 231.3p (-14.7p) and sold to 236.0p per kg and £1,499.95 gross.
Ahead of the Highland Climate Change Conference this week and the Highland Council meeting on 28 October, Council Leader Margaret Davidson highlighted the green ambitions of the Council. She said: "I am delighted there was cross chamber support at our meeting of Highland Council, on 9 September, for a Future Highlands Strategy, with the development of a Green Energy Hub in Highland at its heart.
Ambitious plan aims to create 20,000 jobs. A new strategy to secure a £4 billion share of the global space market for the Scottish economy has been published.
Consultation on new approach to prevent food insecurity. Proposals to end the need for food banks as a primary response to food insecurity have been published.
2,768 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 41,556 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 7.1% of these were positive.
Mitigations to be extended. Existing COVID-19 safety mitigations in schools are to remain for now, following advice from senior clinicians.
Health Secretary Humza Yousaf has officially launched the new NHS Scotland Academy, backed by £9 million of investment to accelerate training and build the country's health workforce. As a collaboration between NHS Golden Jubilee and NHS Education for Scotland, the Academy will contribute to improving staffing levels to meet growing patient needs.
Users and businesses should download green tick updates. The vaccine certification Apps scheme is being updated as part of planned changes to reduce the amount of personal information which is shared.
Lews Castle College UHI, North Highland College UHI and West Highland College UHI align to unlock new opportunities for students, staff and local communities in the Highlands and Islands. Three colleges are involved in a strategic project that seeks to bring together Lews Castle College UHI, North Highland College UHI and West Highland College UHI.
While most economic indicators deteriorated last year, house prices largely shrugged off the effects of the pandemic. Of the over 60 countries that enter into the IMF's Global House Price Index, three-quarters saw increases in house prices during 2020, and this trend has largely continued in countries with more recent data.
The UK now has over 100,000 social enterprises, worth a combined £60 billion to the UK economy. Having a positive social and environment impact is a top priority for social enterprises, with the vast majority (84 per cent) stating that this impact is as important as costs.
The strategic partnership with the Breakthrough Energy Catalyst will mobilise £200 million of private sector funding over 10 years. Today Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Bill Gates announced a new partnership between Breakthrough Energy Catalyst and the UK Government to drive investment into the next generation of ground-breaking clean energy technologies.
This Fund provides bursaries to residents of Community Council areas in Caithness to access training and education opportunities that better equip them with the range of skills needed to enter or retain employment in key sectors of the local economy. This Fund provides bursaries to residents of the following Community Council areas in Caithness; Watten, Halkirk & District, and Lybster, Latheron and Clyth.
Government borrowing in August 2021 was £20.5 billion, down £5.5 billion from the same month last year. Year to date borrowing of £93.8 billion is now £31.9 billion below our March forecast profile.
The Recovery Loan Fund provides loans to UK charities and social enterprises who have been impacted by Covid 19 and need funds to help them to survive, recover and grow. It has been established by Social Investment Business (SIB) to make an existing Government guarantee scheme, the Recovery Loan Scheme more easily accessible to charities and social enterprises.
The government is carrying out research to understand how Artificial Intelligence (AI) R&D is commercialised and brought to market. The government is undertaking research to explore how AI R&D is successfully commercialised and brought to market.
