Issued on behalf of the 19th Regiment Royal Artillery (The Scottish Gunners) It is with much regret that the decision has been taken to cancel 19th Regiment Royal Artillery's visit to Inverness and the Freedom Parade scheduled for 3pm on 26 March 2020. This decision has been made in order to comply with the Scottish Government's guidelines on restrictions on public gatherings to control the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19.
Posted 16/03/20 on Lyth Arts Centre web site by Calvin Wilson [Last updated: Tuesday 17 March, 10.30am]. Here at Lyth Arts Centre, we've already taken steps towards keeping our audiences happy and healthy with the recent Coronavirus developments.
The UK Government has postponed the introduction of a much criticised tax reform that would have meant major implications for North Sea contractors. Steve Barclay, chief secretary to the Treasury, said the deferral of changes to off-payroll working rules would help businesses and individuals left struggling by the Covid-19 outbreak.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 17th) sold 16 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (6) averaged 202.2p (+6.0p) and sold to 209.0p per kg and £1,342.60 gross.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 18th) sold 684 store cattle and 68 OTM cattle. Bullocks (411) averaged 215.1p and sold to 266.9p per kg for a pen of 296kg Limousin crosses from Cambusmore Estate, Dornoch and £1,275 gross for a 665kg Simmental cross from Lochdhu, Nairn.
The Highland Council has taken the decision to postpone all committee meetings and Member workshops due to take place in March and April. Convener of The Highland Council Bill Lobban said: "The decision has been taken in response to the Prime Minister and First Minister's announcements on Monday afternoon, and the guidelines that have been issued thereafter.
Scotland's GDP grew by 0.2% in real terms during the fourth quarter of 2019, covering the period October to December. The UK quarterly GDP remained flat at 0.0%.
Fraser of Allander Institute Frantisek Brocek. The coronavirus outbreak - and the public health response - will have a range of impacts upon the economy, and on individuals whose livelihoods will be impacted.
Non-urgent elective care to be postponed. Non-urgent elective care will be postponed in Scotland as part of NHS Scotland's ongoing preparations for coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to a big reduction in books in for people flying Loganair have cut half of its flights. Check the web site for full details of flights.
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After schools shut their gates on Friday afternoon, they will remain closed until further notice except for children of key workers and vulnerable children, as part of the country's ongoing response to coronavirus. Examples of these workers include NHS staff, police and supermarket delivery drivers who need to be able to go to work to support the country’s fight to tackle coronavirus.
Age Scotland helpline receiving COVID-19 calls. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited a vital helpline for older people that is handling COVID-19 inquiries, ahead of confirmation of a package of support for people, communities, local authorities and the third sector as they face the impact of the virus.
Manufacturers of hand sanitisers and gels will have their applications for denatured alcohol fast-tracked during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, HMRC have set out today (18 March 2020). Since the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), demand for alcohol-based hand sanitising products has increased sharply, leading to some shortages.
Business Gateway Highland have confirmed that they are continuing to provide a service to small and medium enterprises across the Highlands by offering adviser support by phone or video and webinars in place of workshops. They are also reminding everyone that there is also a wealth of online information at bgateway.com Danny Gallagher, Business Gateway Manager, Highland & Moray said: "We are currently very busy with businesses enquiring about the support being offered by the UK and Scottish Government and we are on hand to provide the relevant support.
Like the rest of the world, the UK is working hard to combat COVID-19. There are now 1,950 cases and there have been 60 deaths in the UK.
Issued by NHS Highland To our patients, staff and public. To help prevent the spread of coronavirus (Covid 19) your outpatient appointment may be replaced by a telephone or video consultation or postponed to a later date.
Given the unprecedented times we find ourselves in, I felt it only right to personally outline the Parole Board's approach at this time. Where possible, the Parole Board is continuing to carry out planned hearings in line with government advice.
Statistics from the Annual Population Survey have been released which show that 328,000 young people aged 16-24 years were in employment in Scotland in January 2019 to December 2019. The employment rate for young people was 57.9%, higher than a year ago (57.2%).
Niùclas: An Tasglann Niùclasach agus Gallach Following guidance from the Scottish and UK Governments to delay the spread of the coronavirus, Nucleus: The Nuclear and Caithness Archive is closed from 17th March 2020 until further notice..
