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15/10/2024
New Rights For UK Workers Are Unlikely To Put Enough Money In The Pockets Of Those Who Need It
Sarah was in a comfortable job, working for an archaeology business before being diagnosed with cancer.  Much of her 20-year career had left her with reliable employment rights in the civil service.  
15/10/2024
How Much Income Is Needed To Live Well In The Uk In 2023? At Least £29,500 - Much More Than Many Households Bring In
ou don't have to look very hard at the moment to find evidence of the immense financial pressure on UK households.  New figures from the Trussell Trust show that 1.5 million emergency food parcels were provided to people between April and September 2023.  
14/10/2024
The Highland Council Is Ready For WinterThumbnail for article : The Highland Council Is Ready For Winter
The Highland Council's winter service starts today (Monday 14 October).  The Council is ready to treat - according to its policy - the 785km of roads for which it has responsibility.  
12/10/2024
Why Is It The Elderly Are Living As Long As Ever, But Are Sicker? - Richard MurphyThumbnail for article : Why Is It The Elderly Are Living As Long As Ever, But Are Sicker? - Richard Murphy
New research shows that those in their later 60s now are sicker than those in their late 80s were at the same point in their lives.   Why isn't prosperity delivering wellness, and what can we do about it?.  
11/10/2024
Technology Working Group Publishes Report On Artificial Intelligence
Industry group for examining the impact of technology on the UK's investment management sector publishes its third report.   The Technology Working Group - chaired by Michelle Scrimgeour and supported by the Investment Association – has today published its third and final report: Intelligent Investment: AI Deployment Strategies for UK Investment Management Firms.  
11/10/2024
Flu And Covid-19 Rising Cases - Surveillance Report Published
Weekly national influenza and COVID-19 report, COVID-19 activity, seasonal flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.   This COVID-19, flu and RSV surveillance bulletin (formally Weekly Winter Briefing) brings together the latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for COVID-19, flu and RSV.  
11/10/2024
Why Do Oil Prices Go Up And Down
Oil prices change due to a number of factors, including supply and demand, geopolitical risks, and the global green energy transition.   Supply and demand: Oil prices are driven by the laws of supply and demand, just like other commodities.  
11/10/2024
Construction Starts On New Healthcare Facility For British Army At Leuchars StationThumbnail for article : Construction Starts On New Healthcare Facility For British Army At Leuchars Station
A ceremony in Fife marked the start of construction for a new medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station.   A ceremony has been held to mark the start of construction for a new medical and dental centre at Leuchars Station in Fife.  
11/10/2024
Sustainable Action To Tackle Rising Prison Population - Emergency Legislation To Be Introduced
Emergency legislation will be introduced to Parliament to contribute to the sustainable long-term management of Scotland's prison population, Justice Secretary Angela Constance told MSPs.   The Bill, to be introduced in November, will propose a change to the release point for short-term prisoners serving sentences of less than four years.  
10/10/2024
Improved Support For Crime Victims - New Victim Contact Team To Be Set Up
Victims of crime will receive improved support, advice and information as part of planned reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS).   Under proposed changes to the scheme - which entitles victims or close relatives of victims to certain information about the person responsible for the crime - a new Victim Contact Team will be set up to give personalised support to victims, based on their individual needs.  
10/10/2024
Trading Standards - AA Scam EmailsThumbnail for article : Trading Standards - AA Scam Emails
The AA has warned customers to be wary of emails that appear to be from them and say they have won a 'free' emergency car kit.  Several people have reported these scams in the last week.  
10/10/2024
Pinewood Group Announces a New Indie Film Hub at Pinewood StudiosThumbnail for article : Pinewood Group Announces a New Indie Film Hub at Pinewood Studios
The new film hub will incorporate sound stages, as well as production offices and ancillary areas such as workshop space.   The facility will have support services and packages designed to meet the unique needs of lower budget, independent films - while having access to the Pinewood Studios ecosystem from camera hire to drone photography to post production.  
10/10/2024
Trading Standards - Gift Card ScamsThumbnail for article : Trading Standards - Gift Card Scams
Several people have recently received emails or social media messages from a friend or relative whose account has been hacked, asking them to purchase gift cards.   The message often says that the sender needs the gift card urgently but cannot buy it themselves, usually because they or a family member is ill.  
10/10/2024
Culture Secretary Sets Out Plans To Turbocharge The Economic Impact Of British FilmmakingThumbnail for article : Culture Secretary Sets Out Plans To Turbocharge The Economic Impact Of British Filmmaking
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has today laid legislation in Parliament introducing a new tax relief for independent British films to boost the growth of the UK's world class film sector.   Culture Secretary tells Parliament new indy film tax relief will boost jobs, growth and investment in the UK's regions and nations Move comes as Pinewood Studios announces a new Indie Production Hub.  
9/10/2024
Environmental Standards Scotland: Scotland's Soils Should Be Protected In LawThumbnail for article : Environmental Standards Scotland: Scotland's Soils Should Be Protected In Law
Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) is recommending the Scottish Government bring forward legislative proposals to protect Scotland's soils.   A report published today by ESS, The Risks to Scotland's Soils: A Scoping Report, highlights the need for action to safeguard this valuable resource, which provides a habitat for over half of the world's species, helps to reduce climate change and its impacts and underpins the vast majority of Scotland's food.  
8/10/2024
Self Assessment - Online Help Is Just A Click Or A Swipe AwayThumbnail for article : Self Assessment - Online Help Is Just A Click Or A Swipe Away
Self Assessment customers urged to use online guidance as top 5 calls to helpline revealed.   HMRC reveals the most common calls to its Self Assessment helpline, all of which can be answered quickly online.  
7/10/2024
Ten North Highlands Communities Benefit From Projects To Rebalance TourismThumbnail for article : Ten North Highlands Communities Benefit From Projects To Rebalance Tourism
A series of workshop-based projects are helping ten local areas across the North Highlands pioneer a community-first visitor-second approach to tourism.   Following the success of the pilot, the organisers are keen to hear from other communities across the North Highlands who want to use this tailored approach to make tourism work better for them.  
26/9/2024
Improving The Lives Of Scotland's Gypsy Travellers
Voices of communities at the heart of plan to tackle discrimination and social exclusion.   Improved access to housing, education and health services and tackling discrimination are at the heart of a new Gypsy/Traveller Action Plan agreed between the Scottish Government and COSLA.  
14/9/2024
Flow Country Importance - Overhead Line (ohl) Between Spittal And Beauly, Connecting Via Loch Buidhe
Specialist teams at SSEN Transmission have been working with communities and public bodies to minimise the impact of infrastructure works on the Flow Country - now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  In this blog, Senior Consents and Environment Manager Tara Cowley explains that environmental protection is at the heart of our project development process.  
14/9/2024
Who Is In Fuel Poverty? The Government Has No Idea As It Moves To Cut Winter Fuel Payments
Energy is an unusual commodity as it imposes running costs and capital expenditure.  The main way to permanently reduce running costs is to spend money on more efficient use of energy: better insulated homes, more modern boilers, new appliances.