Renewable energy industry groups in Scotland and Germany are joining forces to boost the production of both offshore wind energy and green hydrogen. The north of Scotland's offshore wind cluster organisation, DeepWind, has today (Wednesday 23 September 2020) signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) with its German counterpart, WAB.
Virtual education in Highland - Supportive, Interactive, Engaging. The Highland Council can support and deliver education to any pupils who are asked to self-isolate by the Health Protection Team, in all of our 203 schools across the region.
Published by The Fraser of Allender Institute. So now we know.
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has found that people with complex mental health problems who need psychology services can sometimes wait nearly two years for appointments. Mrs Grant asked NHS Highland about the situation for adult mental health services in Caithness after constituents contacted her with concerns and following a meeting with representatives from Caithness health campaigners CHAT.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought new and severe pressures on the UK economy. The challenge now facing Her Majesty's Treasury will be how to balance the need for increasing revenues through taxes with stimulating much-needed economic growth.
Which recently updated it article on the best and worst banks. There are cash offers available to switch business accounts and you may already have seen RBS offers as they are under orders to do it.
The Chief Executive of High Life Highland has spoken following the First Minister's statements to remind customers that the Charity's locations should not be affected by the restrictions coming into place later in the week. Steve Walsh said, "High Life Highland has worked extremely hard to ensure that our locations are operating strictly in line with the Scottish Government's guidelines.
Household restrictions and 10pm closing time for hospitality settings. Further measures to protect the population from the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been announced by the First Minister today (Tuesday 22 September 2020) as Scotland faces an upsurge in cases.
Note - The first minister Nicola Sturgeon will make a statement to the Scottish Parliament from about 2:20pm today on changes in Scotland. Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement on coronavirus to the House of Commons.
As online grocers report a spike in orders and shoppers post pictures of newly emptied shelves, ParcelHero says we must all learn the lessons of March and avoid panic-buying ahead of a second coronavirus wave. It also warns pandemic profiteers, who buy cleaning products now to sell at a higher price during lockdown, won't get away with it a second time.
The global pandemic has already caused the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives and disrupted the lives of billions more. As well as reducing the tragic loss of life and helping to get the pandemic under control, introduction of a vaccine will prevent the loss of US$ 375 billion to the global economy every month.
New Public Health England research suggests that people infected with both viruses between January and April were more at risk of severe illness and death. Announcements were made for Scotland in August - See bottom half of this page.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September 22nd) sold 11 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (2) averaged 222.0p (-0.9p) and sold to 223.0p per kg and £1,338.00 gross for a 600kg Aberdeen Angus cross from Bridgend Farm, Dingwall selling to Messrs John M Munro Ltd, Dingwall.
An article in the Guardian on Monday 21st September 2020. The only certainty about the year ahead is the uncertainty.
Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock spoke about the government response to the recent acceleration of coronavirus, including an isolation support payment and testing allocation. Mr Speaker, with permission, I'd like to make a statement on coronavirus.
The fourth UK-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiating round took place from 8 September to 18 September 2020.
Photocard licences or entitlement to drive that expires between 1 February and 31 December 2020 have been extended for 11 months from the date of expiry. Under the changes, drivers whose photocard driving licence or entitlement to drive runs out between 1 February 2020 and 31 December 2020 will have their entitlement automatically extended from the expiry date, for a period of 11 months.
Young people at school are the winners as a result of discussions between High Life Highland and The Highland Council that will see the Charity's staff phased back into schools after the October break. Speaking about the arrangement, High Life Highland Chairman, Ian Ross said, "I am delighted that once again our partnership working arrangements with colleagues in The Highland Council mean that High Life Highland staff will be able to recommence their work with young people during the school day and within school buildings.
Scottish numbers: 21 September 2020. 255 new cases of COVID-19 reported; this is 6.3% of newly tested individuals.
Rail Franchise companies raked off plenty in fees and directors payments over the years. Even with huge increase in passenger number and higher fares they could not make it pay and finally handed it back to errrr .....You the taxpayer!!! Basically the pandemic put paid to what already looked like a shaky set up.
