Scammers using HM Courts & Tribunals Service telephone numbers to demand tax payments. An increasing number of concerned individuals are contacting offices across HMCTS following emails or phone calls by scammers.
UK Government joins partners to sign Heads of Terms agreement for Scotland's three island areas. On Wednesday 17 March 2021, UK Government Minister for Scotland Iain Stewart joined the Scottish Government's Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, Michael Matheson, and leaders of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney Islands Council, and Shetland Islands Council to sign the Heads of Terms for the Islands Growth Deal.
A new project to provide safe carbon storage capacity in the North Sea, off Aberdeenshire, will benefit from £31 million of UK Government funding. £31 million UK Government funding for world-class, safe carbon storage in rock deep below the North Sea.
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack's response to the gross domestic product (GDP) for Scotland (first estimate) for 2020-21 quarter four. Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack said:While today's figures show signs of resilience for the economy over the winter months, we know the current lockdown continues to affect many individuals and businesses.
624 new cases of COVID-19 reported. 26,282 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results - 2.7% of these were positive.
UK Government joins partners to sign-off on huge deal that spans Northern England and Southern Scotland. The Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal was formally signed today, 18 March 2021, bringing up to £452 million of fresh investment to the Borderlands area.
At its meeting ending on 17 March 2021, the Committee judged that the existing stance of monetary policy remains appropriate. The MPC voted unanimously to maintain Bank Rate at 0.1%.
The Highland Council has opened applications for the Highland Employment Recruitment Offer (HERO), which offers grant support of up to £6,000 to help employers meet the cost of recruiting and employing someone who fits the criteria. Full details of the HERO fund can be found on the Highland Council website , and we have summarised the key eligibility criteria below.
Bechtel is partnering with windfarm developer Hexicon to demonstrate offshore wind technology that could be a ‘game-changer' as it can be deployed in deep waters at a lower cost of energy than other solutions. The industry currently relies on shallow water platforms that are fixed to the seabed.
Plans have been published to increase the value of private investment flowing into Scotland and make the country a global centre of ethical finance. The Global Capital Investment Plan contains 30 measures to increase the availability of private capital to businesses and projects while improving links with financial centres.
The UK, Norway and the European Union have today signed a trilateral agreement on catch limits in 2021. The UK has (16 March 2021) reached agreement with Norway and the European Union on catch limits in 2021 for six jointly-managed fish stocks in the North Sea.
Scotland is to become the first devolved nation in the world to directly incorporate the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. MSPs voted unanimously for the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill to become law, meaning public authorities will have to comply with children's rights.
Two additional cases of Variant of Concern VOC-21JAN-02 (P.1) found in England. Two more cases of the Variant of Concern VOC-21JAN-02 (P.1) have been identified in England - one in the West Midlands and one in Haringey, London.
Summary Wednesday 10 March - RAF Typhoons struck Daesh terrorists based inside caves in northern Iraq. Thursday 11 March – Typhoons conducted further attacks on Daesh in northern Iraq.
More than 14,000 families in Scotland using their Tax-Free Childcare accounts to pay for childcare costs are benefitting from a UK Government top-up worth up to £500 every three months, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced. But there are thousands of families missing out on the chance to save money on childcare.
New Commissioner named to champion small businesses and tackle issue of delayed invoices. Experienced business advocate and former journalist Liz Barclay appointed to head up government office tackling late payments to businesses.
Kick-starting economic recovery after COVID-19. Cities and regions can apply for additional funding to help them recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Hydrogen transport hub is one step closer to becoming a reality in Tees Valley. Tees Valley to become home to the UK's first-ever hydrogen transport hub.
A new report reveals how the introduction of Universal Credit has contributed to homelessness in Scotland. The report highlights how people can lose their homes due to problems with the five-week wait to receive the first payment, and sanctions which lead to payments being withdrawn if claimants don't meet certain conditions.
Scotland's vaccination programme has delivered first doses of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine to more than two million people - 44% of the adult population. The landmark was reached on Wednesday 17 March.
