DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd (September 28th) sold 4,699 N.C cheviot ewes and gimmers and all classes of store sheep. Cheviot correct ewes (2,374) sold to £122 gross for a pen of Cheviot Ewes from Rhinamain, Bonar Bridge.
The Scottish Government-funded project, encouraging people to travel by rail instead of car, will allow customers to travel all day on off-peak fares until the end of March 2024. There are some routes where no off-peak fare exists because the same price is available at any time of the day, and as such, customers will not see any change in those areas.
Four RAF Typhoon jets have been deployed to Poland, to conduct exercises with aircraft from Spain, Poland, and Italy. Four Royal Air Force Typhoon fighter jets have deployed to Poland to conduct joint training exercises alongside allied aircraft from Poland, Spain, and Italy.
UK Business investment increased by 4.1% in Quarter 2 (Apr to June) 2023, revised up from the provisional estimate of 3.4% growth. Business investment has grown by 9.2% compared with the same quarter a year ago.
Designs chosen in government competition considered most able to deliver cutting-edge technology by mid-2030s. Six companies selected to advance to next phase of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) competition for innovative nuclear technologies.
UK forces will deploy to Kosovo following increasing tensions in the northern part of the country. UK forces will deploy to NATO's peacekeeping mission in Kosovo following a request from NATO.
Commenting on the figures, Robert Gardner, Nationwide's Chief Economist, said, "Annual house price growth was unchanged at -5.3% in September. Prices were also flat over the month, after taking account of seasonal effects, following the 0.8% decline seen in August.
Nationwide Spending Report shows spending in August was up 5% year on year, with transactions up 6%. Money worries grow as 69% are concerned about personal finances and ability to cover essentials costs.
Ok if you are not interested in how the Scottish financial position works then pass on. But if you listen to political debates and people trying to win your vote you may be in better position to judge if you have more information on how the budget works.
The new licensing scheme for short-term lets has come into force across Scotland. The legislation, which aims to deal with the rapid growth of Airbnb-style properties, has been subject to numerous delays and consultations.
Next phase of next-generation nuclear-powered attack submarine is underway. UK businesses will be behind the design and manufacture of the world's most advanced submarines, following the awarding of £4 billion of contracts on 1st October 2023.
The minimum amount that can be paid to most workers is set to increase to at least £11 an hour from next April. Jeremy Hunt will use his speech to the Conservative party conference today Monday (2 October) to promise a significant increase in the national living wage.
The Returning Officer, The Highland Council's CEX Derek Brown, said: "It is important that our polling places are in appropriate locations and can cater for everyone, especially those with particular needs. "We want to hear any concerns people may have and particularly want the views of those with an interest in accessibility.".
Futurology is littered with predictions that failed to materialise, not least in the field of transport technology. In Edwardian times, when public transport was largely powered by horse or steam, a number of new concepts emerged which were hailed as the "future of public transport".
Royal Mail has announced that from Monday 2 October 2023, a price increase to some postal services. First class stamps will increase by 15 pence from £1.10 to £1.25 Its most basic service, second class stamps will remain at the same price of 75 pence The price increase will also affect both first and second class large letters.
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd (September 29th) sold 5,489 Store lambs & feeding sheep. Lambs (5,431) averaged £62.28 and sold to £117 gross for a pen of Charolais crosses from Wester Ardroy, Balchraggan Ewes and feeding sheep (58) sold to £136 gross for a Texel cross ewe from Ivy Cottage, Thurso.
£200 paid to current account customers using the Current Account Switch Service. Current account customers rewarded with market-leading Flex Regular Saver paying 8% AER.
Scotland's 29,000 taxi and private hire drivers need to complete HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tax checks when renewing their operating licence, starting from today (2 October 2023). The checks have been introduced to promote tax compliance within the industry and make it fairer for the vast majority of drivers who already pay their taxes correctly.
Stronger restrictions on poisons and explosive substances came into effect on 1 October 2023. New restrictions on poisons and explosive substances have come into effect from Sunday 1 October, strengthening existing controls for poisons and chemicals which could be used to make explosives.
20th October 2023 - Tendencies in Excess Deaths to be debated in parliament. It is amazing how long it has taken to get politicians to waken up to this..
