The Constituency and Regional Returning Officer for Highland and Islands, Donna Manson has declared the result for the Scottish Parliamentary constituency of Caithness, Sutherland and Ross. The turnout for the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross constituency was 64.8%.
The Constituency and Regional Returning Officer for Highland and Islands, Donna Manson has declared the results for the Scottish Parliamentary constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch. The turnout for the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency was 68.7%.
236 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 21,273 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 1.2% of these were positive.
The Constituency and Regional Returning Officer for Highland and Islands, Donna Manson has declared the results for the Scottish Parliamentary constituency of Inverness and Nairn. The turnout for the Inverness and Nairn constituency was 64.5%.
Overview The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was announced on 20 March 2020 and has supported employers in paying their employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This is the eleventh release of Official Statistics on the CJRS.
283* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 35,576* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 0.9%* of these were positive.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 5 May 2021, the Committee judged that the existing stance of monetary policy remained appropriate.
85* new cases of COVID-19 reported 11,273* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 0.8%* of these were positive. 0 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.
Scotland's GDP is now estimated to have grown by 2.3% during 2020 Quarter 4, revised up from the first estimate of 2.0% published in March, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician. For 2020 as a whole, annual GDP is estimated to have fallen by 9.6% in real terms compared to 2019, unrevised from the first estimate.
Charlotte Wright, who has led the development agency for the past five years, has announced she plans to step down in the summer for personal reasons. In a message to staff, Ms Wright said she had taken the difficult decision to resign after a great deal of careful thought.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (May, 4th) sold 872 sheep of all classes. Lambs (478) sold to £142 gross for a pair of Texel crosses from Lochdhu, Nairn.
139 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 13,744 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 1.1% of these were positive.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (May, 4th) sold 14 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 239.7p (-4.5p) and sold to 245.0p per kg and £1,542.80 gross.
132 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 10,195 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 1.5% of these were positive.
146 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 14,213 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 1.1% of these were positive.
This article is shared from The Conversation web site. Author - Helen Margetts, Professor of Society and the Internet, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford, University of Oxford.
The second wave of the pandemic has struck India with a devastating impact. With over 300,000 new cases and 3,000 deaths across the country each day at present, the total number of deaths has just passed the 200,000 mark - that's about one in 16 of all COVID deaths across the world.
175 new cases of COVID-19 reported 19,683 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 1.1% of these were positive. 1 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.
The decision was based on the proportion of overseas travellers in quarantine in Australia, who have contracted the infection in India. Threatening a five-year jail term or hefty fine, the Australian government temporarily barred its citizens from entering the country if they happened to be in India within 14 days of their intended arrival.
The latest quarterly report by the Bank of England shows UK Credit Unions continue to increase in strength. The report published on 30 April 2021 showed - Adult membership of credit unions increased in 2020 Q4 after decreasing in 2020 Q3.
