DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 13th) sold 10,449 store lambs at their annual district sale to average £54.42 (+ £1.77 on the year). Cheviot wedder lambs (4,787) averaged £52.33 (+£0.54) and sold to £65.00 gross from Carrol Farm, Brora.
The UK is becoming the 'self-employment capital' of Western Europe, according to new analysis from the think tank IPPR, ahead of the latest official unemployment figures. IPPR's analysis shows that growth in self-employment in the UK has been the fastest of all Western European countries over the last year, with the proportion of workers who are self-employed rising by almost a whole percentage point.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland. The majority of people in Scotland rate their neighbourhood as a good place to live, have access to the internet and engaged in some type of cultural activity in 2013.
A growing number of British expats are likely to "sever financial ties with the UK" should the UK government introduce plans to make them pay tax on UK-earned income, forecasts the boss of one of the world's largest independent financial advisory organisations. The prediction from Nigel Green, founder and chief executive of deVere Group, which has 80,000 mainly expatriate clients, comes as it is reported that British Chancellor George Osborne is preparing to prevent non-residents from offsetting income generated in the UK against their £10,000 personal allowance.
The recovery in Scotland's private sector economy continued into the second half of the year, July's Bank of Scotland PMI report showed. Business activity rose at the fastest rate in six months, helping to sustain solid employment growth across both the manufacturing and service sectors.
Nearly a quarter (24 per cent) of young people starting university this Autumn want to work for themselves when they graduate, according to research from HSBC. This year's students have grown up with the backdrop of recession and difficult employment conditions and as a result almost half (47 per cent) say this has made them want to work for themselves more.
Even a full-blown economic recovery will not solve the UK's "structural youth unemployment" problem, according to a new report from the think tank IPPR. The report is published ahead of the latest official UK unemployment figures, which have been falling steadily for the last year.
Key themes of 5-point action plan agreed. A 5-point plan to protect Scotland's pelagic fishing sector from the effects of the Russia trade embargo was agreed at a meeting in Edinburgh today.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland. The statistics published today by the Registrar General for Scotland on the Scotland's Census website (http://www.scotlandscensus.gov.uk ) present further details on labour market and education (Release 3G), from national to local level.
Employment in Scotland is at the highest level since records began in 1992, statistics published today show. Published by the Office for National Statistics, the latest labour market figures covering April to June 2014 show that total employment increased in Scotland by 63,000 over the year to reach 2,594,000 - the highest level since records began.
Bellwin scheme activated. As the worst of the recent storm damage recedes people are being encouraged to remain vigilant.
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.
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.
*55% of Scottish respondents don't pick up to unknown or withheld numbers. *1 in 20 avoid answering to numbers starting ‘08'.
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.
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.