PORTREE., Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (September 18th) sold 1,491 Weaned calves and store cattle at their annual direct ballot sale. The Judge Mr Colin Petrie, Upper Meft, awarded the champion to a 5-month-old 280kg Limousin cross Bullock from Mr A Banks, 2 Torvaig, Portree realising £1,100.
Scotland's Chief Statistician today released Recorded Crime in Scotland, year ending June 2023. The police in Scotland recorded 292,702 crimes in the year ending June 2023.
The Highland Council hosted this year's annual general meeting for KIMO UK as outgoing Chair, Cllr Trish Robertson, passes the baton to her successor. KIMO UK works to unite local governments to prevent pollution and protect, preserve and enhance the seas and coastal waters of the North-East Atlantic and Baltic regions.
The Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs (CPIH) rose by 6.3% in the 12 months to August 2023, down from 6.4% in July. On a monthly basis, CPIH rose by 0.4% in August 2023, compared with a rise of 0.5% in August 2022.
A story published in The Independent yesterday 19 September 2023 highlights more or less what is happening not just in England but also to Scottish councils. As both Westminster and the Scottish Government have squeezed council budgets the same issues have arisen.
Projects providing practical help to support people tackle the growing risks posed by online crime will share a £500,000 fund aimed at ensuring a digitally secure and resilient Scotland. Organisations including Scottish Union Learning and Community Enterprise, will use the money to provide workshops aimed at tackling scams and internet safety, deliver training to upskill under-represented groups into careers within cyber security and provide digital advice in different languages.
The UK has delivered over 300,000 artillery shells to Ukraine and is committed to delivering tens of thousands more artillery shells this year, the Defence Secretary announced today (20 September 2023) The UK has delivered its 300,000th artillery shell to Ukraine, and has committed to delivering tens of thousands more this year. Comes as the Defence Secretary and Chief of the Defence Staff joined representatives from 50 nations to urge further support.
The annual percentage change for average UK house prices was 0.6% in the 12 months to July 2023, compared with 1.9% in the 12 months to June 2023. The average UK house price was £290,000 in July 2023, which is £2,000 higher than 12 months ago, but £2,000 below the recent peak in November 2022.
Plans to enhance broadband connection speeds in new homes across Scotland are being considered. A three month consultation has been launched to gather views about the proposed regulations and how they would be implemented.
The UK Government has today reaffirmed its commitment as a leader on international nature conservation at the UN General Assembly. The UK Government has today reaffirmed its commitment as a leader on international nature conservation, with a package of measures to address pressing challenges such as biodiversity loss, marine protection, climate change and illegal fishing.
Stoptober is back and calling on smokers to join the thousands of others committing to quit from 1 October. New research reveals smokers can expect positive changes as soon as 2 weeks after quitting, including having more energy (45%), feeling healthier (42%) and improved breathing (42%).
From 1 October 2023, DVSA will begin enforcement of the posting declaration regulation for lorry drivers. DVSA's responsibilities cover EU operators carrying goods between loading and unloading points which are both in the UK.
58% of consumers believe same-day delivery options are important, according to ParcelHero's latest survey. But UK retailers are increasingly cautious about investing in new delivery options now that the pandemic e-commerce bubble has burst.
Online Safety Bill passes its final Parliamentary debate and is now ready to become law. The Online Safety Bill has been signed off by the Houses of Parliament and will become law soon.
The First Minister Humza Yousaf has called on governments to accelerate financial support for countries most affected by climate-induced loss and damage, in a keynote speech during Climate Week NYC. In the speech, the First Minister set out the details of how Scotland's loss and damage finance - pledged at COP26 and COP27 - is being mobilised.
NDA group welcomes the first cohort of graduates recruited through the NDA group graduate programme, launched late last year. On Monday 18 September 2023 the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group welcomed the first cohort of graduates recruited through the NDA group graduate programme, launched late last year.
The Lifelong Learning Bill becomes law, paving the way for a radical transformation of the student finance system. New measures have been enshrined in law that will transform the student finance system, allowing colleges and universities to charge different fees for different courses for the first time and opening up opportunities for adults to study in a way that works for them.
During the COVID pandemic, as most wages stagnated, workers in the City of London were enjoying bumper pay packets. Average partner salaries in one corporate law firm exceeded £2 million for the first time.
Money laundering jeopardises the security of UK citizens and the integrity of its economy. Money launderers often target financial institutions, but they are also increasingly targeting lesser regulated or unregulated sectors, such as universities.
Labour's shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has said that a Labour government would not raises taxes on wealth, capital gains or higher incomes. She does not, she says, see "the way to prosperity as being through taxation." Britain is asset rich.
