High Life Highland leisure facilities amongst 3,700 offered via MyGymDiscounts and GymFlex for national clients. MyGymDiscounts; a product of Incorpore, is a self-paid gym membership scheme whereby corporate employees or policy members benefit from discounted rates at gyms and health clubs.
Sporting venues and tourism hotspots will see trials of new mobile tech to increase the resilience of the UK mobile network, thanks to £88 million of UK government R&D investment in innovative connectivity. Government announces £88 million investment in innovative open 5G connectivity solutions across the UK.
More than 300,000 homes in England, Scotland and Wales to get insulation installed, which could save families an average of £400 a year on their energy bills. More than 300,000 families are set to save hundreds of pounds on their bills thanks to new energy efficiency upgrades.
The number of deaths registered in Scotland in the second quarter of 2023 was up 7% on the average for this time of year, according to new statistics from National Records of Scotland. Analysis on the 14,987 deaths shows the death rate was 1% higher than the average for April to June.
Commenting after FMQs Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar said "Last year the then Health Secretary promised no one would be waiting more than 18 months for an NHS procedure by September 2023 - but the most recent figures show that there are still 17,200 people on NHS waiting lists who have already waited over 18 months for hospital procedures. "This is yet another broken promise from a Health Secretary that has failed upwards - and as a result people are turning to private care.
Scotland's colleges are vital to learners and local communities. Risks to the college sector's financial sustainability have increased since we reported in 2022.
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There are no revisions to previously published data in this monthly release because of the regular National Accounts revision policy. We will see the data revisions from our pre-announced changes highlighted in our Impact of Blue Book 2023 article in the Quarterly National Accounts release (to be published on 29 September), and also in the next monthly GDP release (published on 12 October).
Accessing adult mental health services in Scotland remains slow and complicated for many people. In particular, ethnic minority groups, people living in rural areas and those in poverty all face additional barriers.
Monthly construction output is estimated to have decreased 0.5% in volume terms in July 2023; this follows a 1.6% increase in June 2023, with the monthly value in level terms in July 2023 at £15,546 million. The decrease in monthly output came solely from a 1.3% decrease in repair and maintenance, with new work increasing 0.1% on the month.
The latest Scottish Government Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Information statistics have been updated today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. These statistics are based on data available as at 31 December 2022 and cover the diversity of Scottish Government permanent staff in core directorates, some agencies and some non-ministerial departments and the experiences of different demographic groups.
Research by Solace, the organisation that represents Scottish council chief executives, estimates that at least 125,000 more homes are required to meet the current demand of 243,603 currently on the waiting list. The target of 110,000 homes by the Scottish Government by 2032 will not even meet half the need.
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The latest quarterly Scottish Government Workforce Information statistics have been published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. These statistics cover the numbers of workers, staff sickness rates, and the diversity of staff up to the most recent quarter ending June 2023.
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (September 13th) sold 376 spring born calves and store cattle. Bullocks (198) averaged 301.4p (+19.2p) and sold 400.0p per kg for 180kg Charolais cross from Dunlichity, Farr and £1120 gross for a 450kg Limousin cross from Luriginish Farm, Appin.
New government-backed projects will clean up industrial processes and reduce business energy costs. New government-backed projects will clean up industrial processes and reduce business energy costs.
Government backs calls to help customers buy British when they shop online. Food and Farming Secretary Therèse Coffey has today provided a boost to British farmers with a package of measures to help people "buy British" and provide farmers with the cashflow they need to invest in their businesses.
A new supercomputer set is to be built in Bristol, in a move to drive pioneering AI research and innovation in the UK. UK AI Research Resource dubbed Isambard-AI will be one of Europe's most powerful supercomputers.
There were 23,346 all-sector new build homes completed in Scotland in the year to end June 2023, according to quarterly statistics on housebuilding and affordable housing supply published today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. This is an increase of 7% (1,481 homes) on the 21,865 completions in the previous year, and the highest annual figure to end June since 2008.
