Scotland's onshore GDP grew by 0.9% in June, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. Output remains 2.1% below the pre-pandemic level in February 2020.
24 projects receive government funding of up to £200,000 to increase UK production of biomass that can be used as sources of green energy. 24 projects will receive government funding of up to £200,000 to increase UK production of biomass that can be used as sources of green energy projects include growing algae from whisky manufacturing, increasing yields of grass varieties and accelerating the breeding of willow trees biomass is used for low-carbon renewable energy generation and is a key component in UK's commitment to tackle climate change Farming seaweed and growing algae from the by-products of whisky manufacturing are among 24 projects today (Wednesday, 25 August) awarded £4 million government funding to boost biomass production.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 24th) sold 23 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (7) averaged 241.7p (+7.2p) and sold to 246.0p per kg and £1,469.85 gross.
£7.5 million to support dental sector. Young people aged under 26 are now eligible for free NHS dental treatment.
PORTREE, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 23rd) sold 3,503 store lambs and ewes. Lambs (3,105) averaged £59.66 (+£6.59 on the year) and sold to £94 gross for cross lambs from 1 Holoman Park, Isle Raasay.
The end of Covid restrictions was supposed to boost July's retail sales, but the spreading Delta variant drove anxious shoppers back into their homes. ParcelHero warned last month that two-thirds of shoppers did not want to see such a drastic end to protective measures.
4,323 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 31,081 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 14.5% of these were positive.
Talks at advanced stage to take over Edinburgh facility. Hospital parking charges are set to end permanently in Scotland after agreements were reached to buy out two car parks in Glasgow and Dundee operated through PFI (private finance initiative) schemes.
People who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) are being encouraged to securely list details of their close contacts when asked by Test and Protect. Information collated from the online contact tracing form means Test and Protect staff can quickly identify people who have been in a higher risk setting, such as in a hospital or on a foreign holiday, and focus on contacting them by phone.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson urging the UK Government to agree to resettle more than the current commitment of 20,000 Afghan refugees in the long term and 5,000 in the first year. The First Minister says a substantial increase in numbers is required and urgently seeks further information on how many civilians, especially women, girls and others in need of refuge, will be protected - as well as further detail on the new Afghan Citizens Resettlement Programme.
The Scottish Government is inviting views on the draft aims and principles of an independent public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The COVID-19 Inquiry Establishment Aims and Principles paper is intended to shape its terms of reference with input from stakeholders, including bereaved families.
A £25 million fund will help businesses utilise digital technologies and enhance workforce skills. The DigitalBoost Fund offers small to medium-sized businesses grants, on a 50/50 investment basis, worth between £2,500 and £20,000.
Rapid COVID-19 community testing will be available in Golspie from Wednesday 25 August to Friday 27 August. The Highland Council and NHS Highland are delivering community testing in the Highlands to help people become confident in using the Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits.
3,189 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 27,296 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 12.4% of these were positive.
Scottish Government launch touring fund for live music. Musicians, bands, artists and venues will be able to apply to a £750,000 Scottish Government fund to bring new and additional concerts to venues and festivals in Scotland next year.
Advice service launched as ScottishPower announce 135 new green jobs in Scotland. People will be able to access information, advice and skills needed to thrive in a net-zero economy.
Women inappropriately excluded from screening will be offered fast-tracked appointments. The Public Health Minister has updated parliament on progress regarding a further review of women who may have been wrongly excluded from the cervical screening programme.
3,190 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 31,457 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.8% of these were positive 0 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive (noting that Register Offices are now generally closed at weekends) 34 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19 338 people were in hospital yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19 4,079,496 people have received the first dose of the Covid vaccination and 3,556,947 have received their second dose.
From the Institute for Fiscal Studies - 18 August 2021 The headline GERS figures. Today sees the now traditional annual debate on what the Scottish Government's Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland GERS statistics can or cannot tell us about the public finances of an independent Scotland.
Scientists, climate and nature professionals have been appointed to a new group of international experts, tasked with advising the Scottish Government on environmental issues. Formed as a commitment for the first 100 days of government, the First Minister's Environmental Council will focus on Scotland's ambitious trajectory, drawing on global best practice to keep Scotland at the forefront of tackling the climate emergency and ecological decline.
