The 191 named companies failed to pay £2.1 million to over 34,000 workers. Government names and shames 191 employers who have underpaid workers, including major household names.
Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL) has awarded two contracts worth a combined GBP11.2 million (USD15.9 million) to USA-based engineering group Jacobs for decommissioning work at the Dounreay site in Scotland. Under the contracts, Jacobs will upgrade the ventilation system at the Prototype Fast Reactor (PFR) and develop the decommissioning strategy for the fast reactor fuel reprocessing plant in the Fuel Cycle Area.
Edinburgh's world-leading summer festivals are back, with their recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic supported by more than £5.4 million from the Scottish Government. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe opens tomorrow (6 August), followed by the Edinburgh International Festival (EIF), with the Edinburgh Art Festival already open.
1,381 new cases of COVID-19 reported 30,788 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 4.9% of these were positive. 11 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.
A new scheme to provide pre-treatment support to cancer patients is launching across Scotland. The project will give tailored help and advice on exercise, nutrition and mental health, to improve outcomes for those preparing for cancer treatment.
India also turns amber in latest update to international restrictions. Arrivals from France to Scotland will no longer need to quarantine if they are fully vaccinated under the latest review of travel restrictions.
HMRC latest information about the financial support schemes available to help employers, as part of the UK Government's Plan for Jobs. This includes a reminder of the 16 August deadline for submitting your July Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) claims, changes to the scheme from this month and claiming Statutory Sick Pay for employees who are self-isolating.
Taking that first step onto the property ladder is much easier if you know exactly what help is available to you and where to find the best mortgage deals. Following the news that the number of mortgage products on the market are back to pre-pandemic levels after the co, Nisha Vaidya, a mortgage expert at money.co.uk, has compiled a quick and simple guide on everything you might need to know when it comes to purchasing your first home.
In a first for the Ministry of Defence, 26 ethical hackers have taken part in a Bug Bounty programme in collaboration with US based organisation HackerOne. The 30-day challenge aimed to identify and fix vulnerabilities in cyber systems to strengthen Defence's security and to ensure better resilience.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), a system founded on world-leading technology, will serve as the UK's single customs platform from 31 March 2023. HMRC will be closing its Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system on 31 March 2023.
1,271 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 29,257 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 4.7% of these were positive.
The Insolvency Service is seeking information from postmasters who believe they may have been made bankrupt due to the Horizon IT system. The Court of Appeal and Crown Court have quashed the convictions of a number of former postmasters who were prosecuted using evidence from Post Office's Horizon IT system, which is now known to have been unreliable.
Gregor Scotland, CBI Scotland Head of Policy, said: "Moving beyond level zero to remove the vast majority of Covid restrictions creates a much-needed platform for kickstarting Scotland's economic recovery. "Ending social distancing requirements is a vital step that boosts business capacity just when firms need it most.
The legal requirement for physical distancing and limits on gatherings will be removed on 9 August when all venues across Scotland are able to re-open. Some protective measures will stay in place such as the use of face coverings indoors and the collection of contact details as part of Test and Protect.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 3rd) sold 21 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (15) averaged 240.4p (+0.1p) and sold to 250.0p per kg and £1,537.50 gross.
1,016 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 13,704 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.1% of these were positive.
Average UK student rent £518 per month. Glasgow rent cheapest in the UK.
A new residential rehabilitation facility to support families affected by drug use is to be developed in North Ayrshire. Funding for the National Specialist Residential Family Service which will be run by the charity and housing association Phoenix Futures and based in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, has been agreed in principle.
Additional £1 million annually for third sector organisations. Organisations across Scotland will share £21 million funding over three years to advance human rights, promote equality and tackle discrimination.
Pentland Housing Association tenants are to be formally consulted on a proposed transfer to Cairn Housing Association, which will bring new investment to homes and a locked-in affordable rent guarantee, from a new combined Cairn and Pentland team in Caithness. Detailed information leaflets are being posted out and members of staff from Pentland and Cairn are aiming to personally visit every household to try and speak to residents and answer any questions they might have.
