This article s first published on The Conversation web site on 12 October 2020 - Author Stefano Soccorsi, Lecturer in Financial Economics, Lancaster University. The most important measure on the state of the pandemic is the R number.
Care home residents and their family and friends will soon be able to enjoy longer visits together and greater personal interaction, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has announced. Updated guidance published by the Scottish Government recommends easing restrictions on visiting in a range of ways, including extending indoor visits from 30 minutes to up to four hours.
The Highland Council has published new information on the Coronavirus Covid-19 button on the front page of its website on how people can access the new Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant. https://www.highland.gov.uk/coronavirus Funded by the Scottish Government, the new grant is available for individuals who are asked to self-isolate by the NHS Test and Protect Service, in receipt of low-income benefits and who will lose income as they are unable to work from home.
This article was published on The conversation web site on 12 October 2020 - Author, Matthew Carmona, Professor of Planning and Urban Design, UCL. Lockdown shrank many of our physical worlds to our homes and their immediate neighbourhoods.
This article was published on The Conversation web site on 12 October 2020 - Author John Kinnear, Head of School of Medicine, Anglia Ruskin University. The results of the ACTT-1 trial , which looked at the effectiveness of remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19, have finally been published.
STORNOWAY, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 12th) sold 1,941 sheep of all classes. Lambs (858) sold to £90 gross for a Cheviot from 6 Glen Kyles, Leverburgh, Isle of Harris.
This article from The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) which is a registered charity and the UK's pre-eminent progressive think tank. The Chancellor's ‘Winter Economic Plan' included a redesigned version of the Job Retention Scheme - the Job Support Scheme.
In an initiative between government and the independent charity Crimestoppers, the public can now call a new COVID Fraud Hotline (0800 587 5030) anonymously and free of charge to report suspected fraudulent activity. Over 150 COVID support schemes have been introduced by the government to help those struggling financially, but a minority of individuals have been abusing these schemes by claiming support illegally.
Package of consultations launched seeking views on opportunities for the fishing industry. The government is seeking views on new measures to boost our fishing industry, including how to fairly distribute the new opportunities from leaving the Common Fisheries Policy, and increase the economic benefits from fishing activity for our coastal communities.
From 6 April 2020, employers have been able to pay employees up to £6 a week tax-free to cover additional costs if they have had to work from home. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has received more than 54,800 claims from customers using a new online portal which allows workers to claim tax relief for working at home.
Freight routes secured after government signs contracts with ferry companies. Vital medical supplies and other critical goods will continue to be smoothly delivered into the UK whatever the outcome of negotiations with the EU, thanks to multi-million-pound government contracts announced today (13 October 2020).
Unemployment in Scotland rose by 12,000 over the last 12 months. Responding to today's [13 October 2020] Labour Market Statistics, Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said:Today’s unemployment figures continue to be a concern, and we know that there will be further challenges to come.
Highland Council is currently looking at options to secure the future of the lifeline ferry service at Corran Ferry, Lochaber. The local authority is responsible for operating the Corran Ferry service, which is the busiest single vessel route in Scotland.
The Highland Council would like to thank householders who have purchased a Garden Waste Collection Service permit for 2020/21. The current permit started on the 1st of September and will run until the 31st of August 2021, with collections continuing until the end of November.
A company advertising cheap clothing currently all over the internet is raising serious concerns about scamming. Be warned and check it at https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.wayrates.com..
The sale and promotion of derivatives of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to amateur investors is being banned in the UK by the financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It is a further blow to the burgeoning cryptocurrency market, coming days after the US authorities indicted the owners of leading crypto derivatives exchange BitMex for operating without being US-registered and allegedly failing to follow anti-money-laundering rules.
The Highland Council is reminding the public that although their offices and buildings remain closed to the public a full range of support and information is still available. Access into all service point buildings continues to be currently restricted for people to complete birth registrations and other high priority registrations by appointment only, and following all current social distancing and hygiene guidance.
BBC Scotland economy editor Douglas Fraser examines Steve Dunlop's resignation as head of Scottish Enterprise, less than three years into the job. It does not make for good reading about the state of business politics in Scotland.
An Article from Source Direct. "Employers will be watching what's going on at Ikea, to see if they can get away with attacking their own trade unionists." IN THE WEEKS after the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown first gripped Europe and the UK, much was made of frontline workers.
Businesses need to take action now to prepare for the UK's new start on 1 January 2021. With just 81 days to go until the end of the transition period, Business Secretary calls on companies to take action now to prepare Government to host range of webinars to help businesses get ready for the UK's new start Sector-specific webinars will cover areas such as visas, work permits, and tariffs Businesses need to take action now to prepare for the UK's new start on 1 January 2021, the Business Secretary Alok Sharma will write in a letter to over 600,000 firms across the UK tomorrow (Monday 12 October).