From 1 March 2021, the way VAT is collected in the construction industry is changing. Find out what you need to do now and how your construction business will be affected by joining this live webinar.
This important milestone was reached with eight months still to go before the 30 June 2021 deadline. The Home Office has today announced that there have been more than four million applications to the EU Settlement Scheme, according to the latest published statistics.
Scottish numbers: 7 October 2020 Summary 1,054 new cases of COVID-19 reported; this is 13.0% of newly tested individuals. 1 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive.
Statement given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh on 7 October 2020 Presiding Officer, I will update the chamber today on the current position in relation to Covid. I will give an assessment of the current course of the pandemic; propose difficult but important temporary measures to stem the increase in cases; set out how we will support businesses affected by them; and update the chamber on the longer term work we are doing to further improve our ability to live with Covid.
The Leader and Depute Leader of The Highland Council have welcomed the targeted approach being taken by the Scottish Government to the COVID-19 response over the next 2 weeks/3 weekends - from 6pm on Friday 9 October to Sunday 25 October 2020. Highland Council Leader, Cllr Margaret Davidson said: "We share the concerns of the rising number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the country and although they are fewer in The Highland Council area we are not complacent as they are increasing in most Health Board Areas including NHS Highland.
Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson has welcomed Police Scotland's announcement that it has created 25 new jobs in Inverness with the creation of a specialist call handling service team. Cllr Davidson said: "The creation of 25 new jobs in the city is good news for Inverness and Highland region especially during the ongoing economic decline caused by coronavirus.
Plans have been announced for Higher and Advanced Higher exams to go ahead in 2021, while National 5 exams will be replaced by a system where grades are awarded based on coursework and teacher judgement. It means the volume of exams that will take place will be reduced by half, lowering public health risks and allowing plans for Higher and Advanced Highers to proceed.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 6th) sold 12 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (2) averaged 220.4p (+8.9p) and sold to 222.0p per kg and £1,281.15 gross.
The Construction Leadership Forum (CLF) has published a plan for the sector's recovery from the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). The plan, which has been created following extensive consultation, focusses on the joint action required between the industry and the public sector to respond to the pandemic.
Linked statements from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Finance Ministers from across the devolved nations have joined forces to call for flexibility, fairness and clarity from the UK Government.
Hundreds of thousands of job seekers are set to benefit from a new employment programme launching today (Monday 5 October 2020). JETS (Job Entry Targeted Support) is backed by a £238 million investment and is dedicated to supporting those left jobless due to Covid-19.
A new national support service will help children and adults diagnosed with autism to understand and embrace their identity. The service will provide online support on a range of issues, offer practical help and connect autistic people and their families with peers.
Innovative new health technology is being adapted by Scotland's NHS to improve patient care and meet demand for services that had to be paused due to COVID-19. The Cytosponge is one example of this, offering a faster, simpler alternative to endoscopy procedures for diagnosing conditions such as Barrett's Oesophagus, which is a known risk factor for oesophageal cancer.
A report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation underlines that poverty in Scotland is not improving and indeed in many cases is getting worse. The pressures of Covid are adding to the problems.
The number of adults allowed to attend parent and baby groups has been increased, subject to certain conditions, following the publication of updated public health advice. When all children in a group are less than 12 months old, and other health and safety criteria are met, groups will now allow up to ten adults to be present at one time.
Several government departments are starting a new initiative today to make it easier for veterans to secure employment in the Civil Service. The initiative, known as the ‘Great Place to Work for Veterans', delivers on a manifesto commitment and is the most recent step in a wider commitment from the government to make the Civil Service a more welcoming place for veterans.
Police and courts will gain powers to remove suspected abusers from victims' homes and ban them from re‑entering under new legislation published today. The Domestic Abuse (Protection) (Scotland) Bill, if passed by Parliament, will also allow social landlords to end or transfer a tenancy of a perpetrator of domestic abuse to prevent a victim becoming homeless and enabling them to remain in the family home.
Overhaul to improve children's rights. New national standards for secure care have been developed for the first time setting out what support children should expect from professionals when in the community or secure care.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Matt Hancock updated Parliament on the government's response to coronavirus. Mr Speaker, with permission, I would like to make a statement on coronavirus.
HMRC has written to universities, through Universities UK, asking them to help ensure their students know how to spot a scam. Students starting university this year are being warned by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that they could be targeted by a fresh wave of tax scams.
