The population of Scotland was estimated to be 5,436,600 on Census Day 2022, according to new data released today by National Records of Scotland (NRS). This is the largest population ever recorded by Scotland's Census and is part of the first set of statistics from last year's census.
Stromar Floating Offshore Wind Farm has successfully launched a floating Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) buoy at its site. The E38 EOLOS LiDAR was deployed at the Stromar site off the Coast of Caithness, around 50km from the Port of Wick on Friday 8 Sept.
Britain's goods exports to the EU rose significantly in July. The international delivery expert ParcelHero delves into the numbers to see if the worst of Brexit is now behind us - and finds mixed answers.
The NDA group showcased how it's using technology, innovation and expert skills to deliver its crucial mission, at the NIA's ‘Nuclear Week in Parliament'. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group showcased how it's using technology, innovation and expert skills to deliver its crucial mission, at the Nuclear Industry Association's ‘Nuclear Week in Parliament'.
Report by Zack Grant, Jane Green & Geoffrey Evans of Nuffield Politics Research Centre, Nuffield College, University of Oxford, in collaboration with Molly Broome, Sophie Hale & Lord David Willetts of the Resolution Foundation. This new report, a collaborative project between the Resolution Foundation and Nuffield College, Oxford, investigates people's attitudes towards intergenerational inequalities in economic wellbeing, as well as public policies that might help to reduce them.
Highland councillors look set to make a big decision to slash the building programme for the next few years. The meeting today (Thursday 14 September 2003) will see the biggest U-turn in the history of the council.
DINGWALL., Dingwall and Highlands Marts Ltd., (September 14th) sold 5,230 sheep of all classes including Lewis's livestock producers. Lambs (3,332) averaged £58.22 and sold to £115 gross for a Suffolk cross from Foxhole, Kiltarlity Tup lambs (182) sold to £107 gross for a pen of crosses from Druim Kinerras, Kiltarlity.
UKHSA's flagship SIREN study is entering a new phase working with NHS sites to provide surveillance of respiratory infections in healthcare workers. The next phase of the study will be known as SIREN 2.0 and began in September 2023.
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.
