The government urges business leaders to step up preparations for Australia-style arrangements from 1 January and launches 'time is running out' campaign. Government to urge business leaders to step up preparations for an Australia-style exit.
A BBC Scotland programme tonight at 7.40pm on how students were taken back to full halls and no testing. Some of Scotland's biggest universities did not reduce the capacity of their student halls despite the need for physical distancing, the BBC has found.
Government to examine roll out of Remote Electronic Monitoring on fishing vessels. Today (Monday 19 October) the Government has opened a call for evidence to examine whether monitoring technology could be used more widely on fishing boats operating in English waters to help support the sector by preventing overfishing.
Dear Customer There are now only 2 months left to make sure you're ready for new customs and tax rules so you can continue to trade with the EU from 1 January 2021. In September we wrote to you to explain the steps you need to take to prepare, whether the UK government secures a free trade agreement with the EU or not.
Marine Scotland Science today published the Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2019. The publication details statistics on the employment and production from Scottish fish farms.
Investment Minister Ivan McKee is urging the UK Government to reverse its decision to cancel talks on the scheme which will replace EU structural funds. A planned meeting with Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister Luke Hall was cancelled last month and now Mr McKee has been told it will not take place until after the UK Government's Comprehensive Spending Review, which is expected to contain full details of the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
A new £1 million ‘Scotland Loves Local' fund will provide grants of between £500 and £5,000 to hundreds of projects to promote town centre and online businesses. The funding aims to support small scale improvements that will help motivate people to shop, eat and relax within their community whilst ensuring public health safety.
The video is part of Scotland Loves Local, a national campaign calling on us to think local first while taking care and following public health guidelines. There's lots you can do to help the campaign.
If you've asked your employees to work from home, and you’ve not reimbursed them already, your employees may be entitled to claim tax relief on additional household expenses they’ve incurred, such as heating and lighting. From 6 April 2020, this tax relief is based on £6 per week or £26 per month (£4 per week, or £18 per month before 6 April 2020).
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 16th) sold 4,938 store sheep. Lambs (3,467) averaged £57.69 (last year £47.43) and sold to £79 gross for a Beltex cross from Carn Raineach, Applecross and for a pen of Suffolk crosses from Balvaird Farm, Muir of Ord.
By intervening, Local Government has reduced the worst impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for the most vulnerable in our communities, COSLA said today (Wednesday). COSLA also said that is why their Blueprint outlines the lead role of Local Government in securing a fair and inclusive recovery with a strong focus on human rights, tackling poverty and addressing inequalities.
s at 11 October, a total of 4,301 deaths have been registered in Scotland where the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was mentioned on the death certificate, according to statistics published by National Records of Scotland (NRS) today. Between 5-11 October, 25 deaths were registered that mentioned COVID-19 on the death certificate, an increase of 5 from the previous week.
More financial support is being provided to employers to take on apprentices who have been made redundant as a result of the pandemic. Payments for employers recruiting apprentices who have lost their jobs is being increased from £2,000 to £5,000 through the Scottish Government's Adopt an Apprentice programme.. The increased payment will help more apprentices find a new employer and complete their apprenticeship.
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 15th) sold 231 weaned calves and store cattle, 30 OTM cattle and 3 adult head of breeding cattle. Bullocks (139) averaged 240.7p and sold to 282.1p per kg for a pair of 140kg Limousin crosses from Ardnamurchan Estates, Kilchoan, and £870 gross for a pair of 420kg Salers crosses from 2 & 3 Kinloid, Arisaig.
The Highland Council is reminding people about the support that is available for anyone who needs to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme in order to continue living in the UK after 31 December 2020. The EU Settlement Scheme allows you and your family members to get the immigration status that you will need to continue to live, work and study in the UK.
Controversial suggestions that the executive could veto legislation arose over Brexit. Paul Evans urges clarification and codification.
HTSI are very excited to bring you a series of Monday Masterclasses, training centred around supporting community groups. Set up a new group recently? Working to support your community? Want an update on current best practice in supporting community groups? Then HTSI's FREE Monday masterclasses are for you! Julie at Caithness Voluntary Group is doing two of these classes that are open to everyone in the Highlands and are free.
International Credit Union (ICU) Day celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement. The day is recognized to reflect upon the credit union movement's history, promote its achievements, recognize hard work and share member experiences.
Government has provided advice to Local Authorities in England for events at community war memorials. Culture Secretary urges public to pay tribute at home to protect veteran community.
Health secretary Matt Hancock gives a statement in the House of Commons about the possibility of new coronavirus restrictions in London and Manchester.