The second phase in a major upgrade of Scrabster Harbour in Caithness has secured up to £3m investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The funding will enable the redevelopment of the existing St.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has sold the to the University of the Highlands and Islands in a deal worth £9.83m. Funded by a loan from Scottish Funding Council, the sale will consolidate and help further develop the university's School of Health, Social Care and Life Sciences.
The owners of land earmarked for the Space Hub Sutherland development on the Moine Peninsula have agreed a lease option with developer, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Representatives of Melness Crofters Estate (MCE) and HIE signed the agreement yesterday (Wednesday 31 July).
First meeting of advisory group following John Sturrock QC's report. Measures to promote positive behaviour and workforce practices that align with NHS values have been discussed at the first meeting of a new advisory body.
Many opinions are around regarding the prospects of a No Deal Brexit. Here is one By Douglas Fraser, Business and economy editor, Scotland at the BBC.
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) sets monetary policy to meet the 2% inflation target, and in a way that helps to sustain growth and employment. At its meeting ending on 31 July 2019, the MPC voted unanimously to maintain Bank Rate at 0.75%.
Social Security Scotland announces first major recruitment drive in Glasgow. Social Security Scotland is to create 100 jobs at its Glasgow base as it undertakes its first major round of recruitment in the city.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (July, 30th) sold 16 prime cattle. Prime Bullocks (2) averaged 196.7p (-7.2p) and sold to 203.0p per kg and £1,107.80 gross.
Third round of funding is now open for applications. A third round for the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund is now open and available for applications.
Prince Charles officially opened the project today Monday 29 July 2019. The development, construction and 25-year lifetime operation of Scotland's largest offshore wind farm is expected to generate £2.4bn of value for the UK economy, of which £1.05bn gross value added (GVA) is expected to be in Scotland, new independent analysis has found.
With the new Prime Minister committing to leave by 31 October "no ifs and no buts", and the existing barriers to a deal with the EU remaining unchanged, the prospect of a no deal exit is rising. A new paper from the Institute for Government looks at what the Prime Minister will need to do in the next 94 days to prepare for no deal, and what he will have to do after 31 October if the UK has left the EU without a deal.
An interesting article in the Guardian newspaper on Sunday 21st June 2019. Larry Elliot discusses a new piece of research from Steve Fothergill and Tina Beatty of Sheffield Hallam University.
Before you begin planning your new home it is imperative you set a budget. And, as your build progresses, you must monitor the spend to ensure you stay within budget.
The event, now in its ninth year, has been an overwhelming success in engaging with the suppliers who are so essential to achieving our decommissioning mission. Since launching in 2011, the event has attracted a total of around 10,000 visitors from more than 20 countries, representing thousands of companies both large and small.
The number of vessels visiting Harris has doubled in the past year since new pontoons were put into place at Tarbert and Scalpay. The facilities, officially opened on Wednesday (24 July), provide the last vital link in the chain of marine facilities on the east coast of the Outer Hebrides.
Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) has released official statistics reporting personal and company insolvencies in Scotland for the first quarter (April to June 2019) of 2019-20 and final estimates for the 2018-19 financial year. Scottish Insolvency Statistics for April to June 2019 (2019-20 Q1).
Legislation to introduce an opt-out system of organ and tissue donation for deceased donors will come into force in Autumn 2020. The new law will add to the package of measures already in place which have led to significant increases in donation and transplantation over the last decade.
The combined number of higher and additional rate taxpayers in Scotland is growing at a faster rate than the rest of the UK, according to new figures. Official statistics published by HMRC show that income tax revenues grew by 1.8%, to £10.9 billion in 2017-18, with growth driven primarily by an increase in contributions from higher and additional rate taxpayers - those earning above £43,000 in Scotland in 2017-18.
Funding released to help mitigate impacts of Brexit. A National Basic Payment Support Scheme providing vital financial support to Scottish farmers in advance of Brexit has been launched.
The NHS in Scotland will receive a further £32 million to help reduce waiting times. The investment is in addition to £70 million funding announced by the Health Secretary in April and brings the amount being spent on the Waiting Times Improvement Plan for 2019-20 to £102 million.
