Connecting Scotland programme funding to expand to £43 million. Organisations that work with digitally excluded families and young people in care are being encouraged to get involved with a programme aiming to get more people online.
Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop has written to the UK Government voicing concern at its plans for a post-Brexit internal market, saying it represents a threat to the Scottish economy. Ms Hyslop said the proposed Internal Markets Bill will jeopardise Scotland's food and drink sector, which has a world-renowned reputation for high standards and high quality products.
The Institue for Fiscal Studies broadcasts podcasts on a range of Covid related topics and the economy. The latest is on Childcare is at the top of the list today and will move down as others are added.
The RAF are continuing to take the fight to Daesh in Iraq and Syria. Summary Thursday 20 August - an RAF Reaper struck a Daesh command post in a cave in northern Iraq.
This article from the Institute for ~Fiscal Studies introduces a report available for download. The IFS Deaton Review was launched to understand the causes of economic and social inequalities, and their effects on societies and on our political discourse.
This article from the Fraser of Allender Institute outlines the financial problems faced by many. Many recipients of government support after the onset of the COVID-19 crisis saw their income fall one or two months before receiving support.
A podcast from the Fraser of Allender Institute. Emma Congreve and Graeme Roy were joined by the distinguished economist Jeremy Peat to discuss the current economic situation and how things are looking over the next few months and years.
The latest up date on the economy from Fraser of Allender Institute. This update provides a snapshot of new data on the Scottish economy and households based on data released in the last fortnight.
UNISON, the largest health trade union, will be meeting Cabinet Secretary for Health in Scotland Jeanne Freeman on Tuesday 15 September. UNISON will be asking for their present 3 year pay deal to be reopened so NHS workers can have a fair pay rise this year.
Scotland saw a rise of 221 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, this equates to 2.8 per cent of newly tested individuals The largest rise was once again seen in NHS Greater Glasgow with 106 cases, NHS Lanarkshire had 48, NHS Lothian 35 while NHS Grampian recorded just five cases NHS Highland had only four new cases. For the last seven days there were a total of 1246 positive cases.
Communities in The Highland Council area are to benefit from Crown Estates funding to be disbursed by the local authority. Councillors have agreed a funding distribution model to enable the disbursement of over £3million Crown Estates funds across the region.
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has welcomed the support from the SNP councillors in the Western Isles on the campaign to keep Air Traffic Control services locally placed within their communities. Following a letter written by Cllr.
Council today agreed an urgent motion by Cllrs Margaret Davidson, Andrew Jarvie, Alasdair Christie and Jimmy Gray with a call for more detailed local information sharing on Covid-19 for members in local government. The motion is as follows: "Throughout the pandemic we have received information on national and Highland wide numbers infected with Covid 19.
INGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 10th) sold 8,125 store lambs. Cheviot wedder lambs (6,822) averaged £54.95 and sold to £74.50 gross for a pen of lambs from No.
The Highland Council is seeking final feedback from the public on BT's proposal to remove 107 public payphones from across the Highland region. Only one phone box Caithness is proposed for removal in this round but plenty have gone in previous rounds.
No matter what side of the political debate on Independence you sit on the currency looms large for many people No decisions have been taken by the SNP as to the future of the currency. There are many difficult decisions surrounding this question and it undoubtedly affects how people view the future with their income and saving in mind.
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Employment Minister calls for those who want to make a difference in their communities to apply now. Thousands of new expert Work Coaches to boost support for jobseekers and build back an even stronger economy.
At the meeting on 9 September 2020 of the Council's Housing and Property Committee, Officers confirmed that house building targets will be met despite lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Chair of the committee, Cllr Ben Thompson, said: "I am delighted that we are able to continue to meet our targets for the Council house building programme.
A total of 653,440 people in Scotland have been tested. Of these people: 21,878 were positive.
