The pandemic is far from over as shown by the figures showing deaths in the past few weeks. The number of people in hospital in Scotland is still very high.
New powers come in to force to rehome animals quicker. Legislation has come in to effect today which will enable animals taken into possession to protect their welfare to be rehomed far more efficiently.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging Working Tax Credit (WTC) customers to check if they need to update their working hours if these have reduced as a result of coronavirus. During the pandemic, WTC customers have not needed to tell HMRC about temporary short-term reductions in their working hours as a result of coronavirus - for example if they were working fewer hours or were furloughed.
Immigration changes required to tackle labour shortages. The consequences of the UK Government's decision to press ahead with Brexit despite the COVID-19 pandemic are to be debated in the Scottish Parliament.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 29th) sold 535 Continental cross store cattle, yearlings and weaned calves at their annual show and sale kindly sponsored by Watson Seeds. The judge Mr D Budge, Brae Edge, Caithness awarded the overall campion to a 435kg British Blue cross heifer from Invercharron Mains, Ardgay realising £1,920.
Scholarship programme to repair links with Europe. Hundreds of EU students will be supported to study in Scotland through a new £2.25 million scholarship programme.
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2020. The publication is a summary of: The UK fishing fleet.
Extracts from the report published by Scottish Government on 29 September 2021. Landings by Scottish vessels In 2020, Scottish vessels landed 399 thousand tonnes of sea fish and shellfish with a gross value of £488 million.
Wholesale gas prices have increased by 250% in the UK since January, and 70% since August, causing some energy suppliers to collapse and factory production to falter. The roots of the UK's energy crisis are now well-documented.
Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic. £500m support available to help those most in need as we enter the final stages of recovery Money available to councils in October 2021 Bolsters support already in place to help vulnerable households and individuals Vulnerable households across the country will be able to access a new £500m support fund to help them with essentials over the coming months as the country continues its recovery from the pandemic.
The Banking Protocol is a rapid response scheme that will enable credit union staff to alert police when they suspect a customer is being scammed. Police will attend the branch within the timeframe of an emergency response, enabling them to provide an effective customer intervention, secure evidence to enable them to investigate the potential scam and sometimes catch fraudsters in the act.
2,997 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 42,361 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 7.6% of these were positive.
More than 2,000 jobs will be created with Social Security Scotland over the next 12 months, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Recruitment will start in October for staff to support the delivery of benefits due to be introduced next year, including the Adult Disability Payment - the Scottish Government's replacement for the Personal Independence Payment.
The Chairs of two Highland Council Area Committees have spoken of their relief that the voices of communities have been heard following the announcement yesterday that the Scottish Parliament's Local Government and Housing and Planning Committee have recommend that the proposals by Boundaries Scotland to change the electoral wards in Highland be rejected. Chair of the Sutherland Committee, Councillor Richard Gale said: "I am delighted with this result.
Consultation on improving safety for Scottish communities. The future role of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) as it adapts to meet new challenges is at the heart of a new consultation.
The Caithness & North Sutherland Fund has recently awarded two grants that will help to create new facilities to enhance outdoor recreation and learning activities. Wick Golf Club has been granted £30,000 towards the costs of creating a new workshop and coaching facility at the Wick Golf Club grounds.
Below are extracts from the report from the Office for National Statistics. A link to the full repot can be found at the bottom of this page.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 28th) sold 27 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (1) averaged 240.0p (N/C) and sold to 240.0p per kg and £1,368.00 gross.
2,370 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 23,901 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.6% of these were positive.
NHS Highland will today 28 September 2021 discuss the latest report on the bullying situation now that compensation payments are well underway. The recommendations flow from the Sturrock report published 9 May 2019.
