AMTE Power PLC - Developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells for specialist applications has agreed an unsecured £580,000 loan from Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The loan is repayable after three years and incurs interest, after an initial twelve-month interest free period, at 6.5% per annum.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (April 3rd) sold 7,663 sheep of all classes, including the annual spring sale of ewe lambs. Ewe Lambs (6,228) averaged £97.37 (+£1.11 on the year) and sold to £185 gross for a pen of Black Cheviots from 9 Mellon Udrigle, Laide.
The Highland Council is updating its Local Transport Strategy, which sets out how it will manage and modernise the transport network across the region. The Case for Change is the first stage in this process; the Council would like to hear your views and the document is now out for consultation.
A look at difficulties faced by landlords in 2023. Top 10 reasons for landlords selling.
HMRC announces date for the first Cost of Living payment during the 2023 to 2024 tax year, for tax-credits only customers. One million eligible claimant families receiving tax credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will get the first Cost of Living Payment for the 2023 to 2024 tax year from Tuesday 2 May 2023, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed.
The NCF outlines how it conducts responsible cyber operations to counter state threats, support military operations, and disrupt terrorists and serious crime. Established in 2020, the National Cyber Force (NCF) is a partnership between GCHQ and the Ministry of Defence which carries out cyber operations on a daily basis to protect against threats to the UK, further the UK's foreign policy, support military operations, and prevent serious crime.
From The Institute for Fiscal Studies. Scotland's underlying fiscal position is set to improve by much less than expected last year, as oil and gas prices fall back.
The last two significant falls in house prices were in 1990-94 and 2008-09. Will the current market conditions cause a similar fall in house prices or is this time different? Video is just over 13 minutes.
A look at seven reasons why the UK will eventually reverse Brexit. Economist Tejvan Pettinger explains.
Private pensions form a key part of retirement saving. Institute for Fiscal Studies explores how they are taxed in a short video (5 minutes).
The UK's fleet of F-35 Lightning stealth jets will be maintained and supported in a new £161 million contract, keeping them ready for global combat operations. Support contract awarded to Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems Securing 140 UK jobs with majority at RAF Marham in Norfolk Contract will see BAE Systems deliver technical support and training for UK's fleet of F-35 fighter jets for next four and a half years.
The Creative Breaks programme provides 12 month grants to third sector organisations to develop and deliver short breaks projects and services for carers of adults (aged 21 years and over), and young carers (caring for children or adults), and the people that they care for. Short breaks activities can take many different forms - including breaks away (i.e., overnight stays, residential breaks), days out, and/or shorter sessions (i.e., regular activities).
A look at the costs of the UK housing market on affordability, equality and the economy. Also other costs that often get overlooked, such as impact on birth rates.
A look at different factors affecting house prices. Why rising interest rates could be critical for a significant reduction in house prices.
Tesco Community Grants funds thousands of local community projects across the UK. The fund is now focussed on supporting schools and organisations to apply for extra financial help they might need to provide healthy food and activities that boost young people's mental and physical wellbeing.
Dounreay has successfully joined with Magnox Limited, effective as of April 1st 2023. This joining is part of the NDA group's wider programme of change.
The Government's smartphone Emergency Alert test should come with its own warning, says the home delivery expert ParcelHero. People shopping on their mobiles or using payment apps on 23 April will find their devices freeze mid-transaction when the alarm sounds.
A major review into the veteran welfare services for veterans has been announced today by the Office for Veterans' Affairs and the Ministry of Defence. MOD and OVA jointly launch a review into a range of welfare services, including those under the banner of Veterans UK.
Thousands more low-income families will benefit from free school age childcare as part of a £15 million investment to help tackle child poverty. Existing services for eligible families in areas of Dundee, Clackmannanshire, Glasgow and Inverclyde will be expanded, with new services set up in other communities across Scotland.
An additional 200,000 Universal Credit claimants will be able to access quicker support with their mortgage from today. Support for Mortgage Interest loan scheme extended to 200,000 additional Universal Credit claimants in efforts to support more households with the cost of living.
