The UK Government is jeopardising EU citizens' right to stay in Scotland by failing to extend the deadline for applying to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) the First Minister has said. [/b], but the Scottish Government has argued for this to be extended to give those who have not yet applied more time.
The public is being asked for its views on proposals by The Highland Council to review the maximum level of charges for the hire of taxis or private hire cars fitted with taxi meters operating under licence of The Highland Council. The Council has a statutory duty in terms of Section 17 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 to review its scales for the fares and other taxi related charges every 18 months.
UK Export Finance publishes its annual results for 2020-21, which show the government provided record levels of support for UK exports. UKEF provided £12.3 billion in financial support for UK exports to 77 countries.
Scotland's Chief Statistician today released the latest Council Tax Reduction statistics. In March 2021, Scotland’s Council Tax Reduction scheme supported 496,580 households (compared to 469,370 in March 2020) and the total weekly income forgone by local authorities was £7.328 million (compared to £6.525 million in March 2020).
Scotland's Chief Statistician today released the latest Council Tax Collection Statistics which provides Council Tax collection figures for Scottish local authorities, up to and including the financial year 2020-21. In 2020-21 for Scotland as whole the total amount of Council Tax billed (after Council Tax Reduction) was £2.675 billion.
The whole of Scotland will move to Level 0 on 19 July if all necessary vaccination and harm reduction measures are met. Current levels will remain in place for the next three weeks with a review taking place on 13 July although some changes, such as minor relaxations to rules on events such as weddings and funerals will come into place on 28 June.
New plans to boost Britain's broadcasters and protect viewers on video-on-demand channels. Viewers and listeners across the country are set to benefit from plans to support British broadcasters and make the media landscape fit for the 21st century.
The implementation plan published today (23 June 2021) sets out the first year of activities towards delivering the vision for The Future of UK Clinical Research Delivery. Better health outcomes through more effective and efficient research as seen throughout the pandemic.
The Government Actuary has reviewed the cost control mechanism used in public service pension schemes. His report recommends possible changes.
The share price of UK supermarket group Morrisons has jumped by over 30% after a US private equity firm made an offer to buy it for £5.5 billion. The bid by Clayton, Dubilier and Rice, which is being advised by former Tesco chief executive Terry Leahy, was rejected as Morrisons believes the business is worth more.
The views of teachers, parents and pupils will be central to Scotland's education reforms following a review of the school curriculum. The Scottish Government has accepted in full all 12 recommendations in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Organisation (OECD) report and has published how it intends to take them forward.
Department for International Trade (DIT) statistics showing levels of inward investment in the UK for the financial year 2020 to 2021. More than 55,000 new jobs created last year thanks to foreign investment.
The Chief Statistician has released figures on 2020-21 provisional outturn and 2021-22 budget estimates for revenue and capital services provided by local authorities. Figures for 2020-21 reflect the provisional impact of Covid-19 on local authorities' revenue and capital expenditure.
The UK's Carrier Strike Group has joined the fight against Daesh with F-35 jets carrying out their very first combat missions from HMS Queen Elizabeth. Stealth jets of the renowned 617 Squadron RAF (The Dambusters) carried out operational sorties for the first time from HMS Queen Elizabeth in support of Operation Shader and US Operation Inherent Resolve.
Work is set to get underway on a major new development on Inverness Campus that has the potential to attract highly skilled jobs to the Highlands. Following an open public tender process, Robertson Construction Northern has been awarded a £9m contract to build a 2500m² life sciences innovation centre, which was designed by specialist firm Austin-Smith: Lord.
The paper £20 and £50 will be withdrawn in 2022. The new £50 note will start to become available in bank branches and at ATM's in the coming days and weeks.
An increase in demand for video production services has led to a Moray firm establishing a new video production academy, which opened this week (21 June 2021). During the pandemic lock down, more businesses turned to video as a means of reaching their markets, promoting their brand, products and services.
2,167 new cases of COVID-19 reported 25,038 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 9.1% of these were positive. 4 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.
1,250* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 18,580 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 7.2% of these were positive.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) aims to fully align its activities with the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change mitigation, adaptation and finance within the next 20 months. The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution founded in 1991.
