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.
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.