From HMRC. If you claim tax credits and have returned to work after being furloughed but are still temporarily not working your normal hours due to COVID 19 you do not need to tell us.
Although the Bank of England on Thursday upgraded its forecasts for GDP significantly, its projections still suggest the UK has experienced one of the largest economic hits among rich countries, the Resolution Foundation said on Thursday in response to the Bank's Monetary Policy Report. The Bank notes that in its central case - in which a rapid recovery is underway this quarter - the economy is still expected to shrink by 9.5 per cent this year.
Paper presented to the Education committee, Highland council on 6 August 2020. Most posts filled but some posts to be advertised in August.
The Highland Council and Police Scotland are urging drivers to slow down near schools as term starts next week across Highland and pupils return to schools from 12th August onward. Highland Council is warning parents and pupils that part time flashing 20mph signs around Highland Schools will not be operating as normal - due to a technical error caused by inactivity of the signs over the long period of lockdown.
Visitors to Highland region are urged not to spoil it by littering when they're enjoying days out in our beautiful landscape. Highland Council is backing Zero Waste Scotland's new campaign: Scotland is Stunning - Let's Keep It That Way, which aims to inspire people getting out and about to enjoy the great outdoors without leaving litter, reminding them they should either bin litter or take it home.
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. In that context, its challenge at present is to respond to the economic and financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) aims to ensure the UK financial system is prepared for, and resilient to, the wide range of risks it could face - so that the system can serve UK households and businesses in bad times as well as good. The Covid-19 pandemic is having a severely disruptive economic impact, with repercussions for UK households and businesses.
Partnering and co-ordinating infrastructure important for decarbonisation. The integration of offshore energy systems, including oil and gas, renewables, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, could contribute to deliver approximately 30% of the UK's total carbon reduction requirements needed to meet the 2050 net zero target.
HMRC have published additional information on the Job Retention Bonus, including details on how to check if you're eligible and what you need to do now to get ready to claim. You can find this by going to GOV.UK and searching ‘Job Retention Bonus - Policy Statement'.
Royal Bank of Scotland Report on Jobs. • Substantial fall in permanent placements as temp billings decline at sharpest pace on record • Demand for staff falls • Candidate availability continues to deteriorate.
Covid-19 is reducing jobs and incomes in the UK. It has also put a big strain on UK businesses' cash flow, and is threatening the livelihoods of many people.
SMMT reveals sales of electric vehicles storming ahead whilst manufacturing capacity lags behind. According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) today, new car registrations in the UK rose for the first time this year, increasing by 11.3 per cent year-on-year in July.
Hi-Scot Credit Union is a membership organisation covered by the Financial Services Authority who guarantee savings in credit unions. It makes sense to save with us Everyone benefits from regular saving, as it allows us to work towards our financial goals and gives peace-of-mind should an emergency arise.
Hi-Scot Credit Union covers the Highland and Islands and is membership organisation covered by the Financlal Services Authority Directors are elected each year and are unpaid volunteers with professional staff running the day to day business. Online banking has recently become available for members.
From Professor Guy Nason, Statistics Section, Department of Mathematics, Imperial College, London. Personal comments on the SQA Technical Report: National Qualifications 2020 Awarding Methodology Report August 2020 Publication Code BA8262 Referred to below as "The document" or "SQA document".
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August 4th) sold 27 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (8) averaged 229.5p and sold to 241.0p per kg and £1,471.80 gross.
Following an increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Aberdeen, local restrictions on travel, indoor gatherings between households and the closure of indoor and outdoor hospitality will be introduced in the Aberdeen City local authority area. Taking effect from 5pm on Wednesday 5 August, bars, restaurants, cafes and pubs will be required by law to close.
Families who benefit from government funded childcare support were given a boost today as the Government announced that they would not lose out due to COVID-19. Working parents or carers, who are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare but have temporarily fallen below the minimum income requirement as a result of the pandemic, will continue to receive financial support until 31 October 2020 Critical workers who may exceed the income threshold for the 2020-21 tax year, as a result of working more to play a vital role in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, will continue to receive support this tax year.
School staff across Highland are looking forward to welcoming children and young people back to school starting from next week. The vast majority of teaching and support staff will be returning to schools next week to enable our pupils to return on a phased basis starting on Wednesday 12th August.
Targeted measures to build a stronger, fairer and greener economic future for Scotland in the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been announced. Publishing responses to the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery report and the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board report, Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop outlined key actions to generate significant economic growth, combined with a focus on supporting jobs, skills and training.