Fishing crews will benefit from 100 new on-board defibrillators and a range of life-saving training opportunities. The investment through Marine Fund Scotland (MFS), is aimed at improving safety and wellbeing in one of Scotland's iconic industries, including £140,000 for industry body Seafish to deliver free safety training for fishing vessel crews.
An ambitious 10 year National Strategy will drive Scotland's economic transformation as the country recovers from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and transitions to a net zero economy. Working to unleash entrepreneurial potential and grow Scotland’s competitive business base, this strategy will prioritise investment in the industries of the future and deliver new, good and green jobs.
Scotland's Test and Protect contact tracing system will see its workforce bolstered with the deployment of additional staff over the coming week to help address a rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said recent changes to the system are helping its performance and the way it operates will continue to evolve as vaccination levels rise.
All adults aged 18-39 are now being invited forward to get their first dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine between now and the end of July, depending on vaccine supply. This will ensure that Scotland is able to move to level 0 on 19 July, and then lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions on 9 August.
2,802 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 38,333 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 8.0% of these were positive 4 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.
11% rise in individuals applying from most deprived areas. Scottish universities have seen a record number of prospective students applying to study for the academic year ahead, according to new figures from the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).
Grants worth a total of £1.61 million have been allocated to community-based drugs organisations and support services providing access to treatment and residential rehabilitation. The Local Support Fund - for groups with an annual income of under £1 million – issued 24 awards.
3,799 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 40,842 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.0% of these were positive.
Latest review removes journey ban. The last remaining restriction on non-essential travel between Scotland and north west England is to be lifted.
More opportunities to get "Jagged in July". The vaccination bus run by NHS Lothian and the Scottish Ambulance Service will operate this weekend to reach as many over 18s as possible.
Justin Addison from the UK Delegation to the OSCE speaks about the recovery of the tourism industry at the Economic and Environmental Committee meeting. Tourism is an economic, social and cultural asset.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (July, 6th) sold 13 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (7) averaged 235.7p (-2.0p) and sold to 255.0p per kg and £1,466.25 gross.
2,363 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 25,123 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 10.2% of these were positive.
Employment Minister Richard Lochhead has expressed concern and frustration at the continuing lack of clarity from the UK Government on how new EU replacement funds will be delivered in Scotland. In a five page letter to UK Ministers, Mr Lochhead lists two years of unanswered questions covering the structure and management of the funds and how they will respect devolution.
Projects that restore nature, safeguard wildlife and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss and climate change will get a share of £10 million through a new Scottish Government fund. The Nature Restoration Fund will support a mix of urban and rural-focused projects, such as improving greenspace for outdoor learning, green active travel routes, planting of wildlife corridors and natural flood management.
Eligible families can apply for a grant of at least £120 to help with the cost of school uniforms. The Scottish Government and local authority leaders have reached an agreement to increase the national school clothing grant to a minimum of £120 per eligible primary school pupil and £150 per eligible secondary school pupil.
2,372 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 20,222 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 12.6% of these were positive.
A campaign has launched encouraging people to choose a career in Scotland's valued tourism and hospitality industry. The advertising campaign launched today, Monday 5 July, will promote the range of roles within the industry and help people find a job that suits different skill sets.
2,726 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 25,648 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 11.4% of these were positive.
3,108 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 34,567 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 9.6% of these were positive.
