Disabled support down by £310 million per annum. More than 100,000 Scots are expected to lose some, or all, of their UK disability benefits by 2018, with individuals set to lose at least £1,120 per year, according to a new report by the Scottish Government.
Bellwin scheme activated. As the worst of the recent storm damage recedes people are being encouraged to remain vigilant.
Three Business Gateway advisers specialising in helping businesses to develop through accessing finance, winning public contracts, and recruiting staff will be available for one-to-one clinics in Brora, Thurso or Lochinver on 26 August, 2 September and 3 September, respectively. Local small to medium sized enterprises can book one-hour meetings with these advisers throughout these days to get advice and practical guidance tailored to their business.
Police Scotland in the Highland and Islands will be running information sessions to assist people thinking of becoming a police officer or special constable with their applications. The candidate briefing sessions are open to anyone who is interested in applying to become a police officer or special constable.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 12th) sold 51 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (14) averaged 212.1p (+9.7p) and sold to 221p per kg and £1,529.85 gross.
wpd are holding a public exhibition in September for the proposed Cnoc Morail Wind Farm near Watten. The exhibition will provide an opportunity for local people to share their views with the project team and provide feedback on the project.
Highland Council's Community Services continues to work with partners in SEPA, Met Office, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and local communities to address the impact of storm damage throughout the Highlands. Leader of The Highland Council, Councillor Drew Hendry has hailed the multi-agency response to the weather, he said: "Highland Council and partners have acted swiftly to address the impact of the tail end of hurricane Bertha throughout our area, particularly in Kingussie and East Ross.
*55% of Scottish respondents don't pick up to unknown or withheld numbers. *1 in 20 avoid answering to numbers starting ‘08'.
With auto-enrolment now compulsory for workplace pensions more Scots than ever should be thinking about and preparing for their retirement. A study by TopCashback.co.uk released today, reveals that 72 per cent of Scots now have private or workplace pensions and the majority contribute between five and six per cent of their salary a month to them.
The NDA estate's showcase event for suppliers is returning for a fourth year and is looking forward to welcoming even more visitors and exhibitors. More than 1,000 delegates from across the country attended the 2013 event, including existing supply chain members and decommissioning newcomers.
Police in Caithness and Sutherland are appealing for information following a report of bogus workmen operating in the area. These individuals are advertising their work using the business name of MD Roofline and distributing leaflets to promote themselves.
Week commencing 4 August 2014. Energy & Business services: As financial closure for the Meygen tidal project approaches, RE News last week reported that parent company Atlantis Resources had agreed a contract with Andritz Hydro Hammerfest to supply three 1.5MW turbines for its initial deployment in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth.
Do you really need to be a man to be handy? Do the young have the monopoly on being dynamic? Is being Scottish a genuine occupational requirement of working as a nanny? Do you need a driving licence to be mobile and willing to travel? The Commission has recently considered a number of complaints regarding the wording of job advertisements which potentially advertise an intention to discriminate across the range of protected characteristics. The most common complaint relates to posts where having a driving licence is advertised as an essential requirement, which may deter, and discriminate against, disabled applicants.
Scottish Renewables believes we should all be proud of the valuable green energy we produce in Scotland. That's why they have created this infographic booklet and accompanying video, to help present some key facts and figures about the industry.
If an independent Scotland chooses an informal currency union (called ‘dollarization' or 'sterlingization') as Plan B, its financial institutions cannot be sure they will have access to emergency liquidity in the next financial crisis. This is likely to have important consequences for Scotland's financial sector, and therefore its capacity to export financial services, its new balance of payments and general economic prosperity.
Businesses urged to nominate in Scotland's Modern Apprenticeship Awards. Businesses in the Highlands are being urged to make the most of their last chance to nominate in the search for Scotland's top apprentice.
As the Games drew to a close yesterday, they were hailed as the greatest ever staged by Commonwealth officials, athletes and spectators. But, although the last 11 days will live long in the memory; for Glasgow, the Games story doesn't end at the closing ceremony.
Serco NorthLink Ferries has scheduled a later sailing to accommodate those visiting this weekend's Orkney County Show (Saturday, 9 August). The 1645 hours M.V Hamnavoe sailing from Scrabster to Stromness will depart one hour later than timetabled, whilst the return sailing from Scrabster will now depart at 2000 hours, arriving into Stromness at 2130 hours.
Thursday, 11th September, Caithness. A practical day looking at soil & grassland management and making best use of FYM & slurry; there will also be a seeder demonstration.
With interest rates at an all-time low, many Scots are shunning traditional savings accounts to get better returns on their cash. A study by TopCashback, released today, reveals that the majority now choose to keep their savings in a current account, while around half are depositing money into ISAs.
