News Archive

Student Placement Supported By HIE Technology Placement Programme!

Highlands and Islands Enterprise student support for placements.   Funding applications are OPEN to enterprises of ANY size and sector based within the Highland Council area.  

Record Renewable Energy Output - more electricity than Scotland used for first time

Green sector delivered more electricity than Scotland used for first time.   Renewable technologies generated the equivalent of 113% of Scotland's overall electricity consumption in 2022, new statistics show.  

Meat And Dairy Industry Giants Hold The Plant Power Behind Many Vegan Brands

"Cast a vote for a greener planet, lower food bills, better health and kindness to animals.  And you don't even have to wait for a general election," states the global Veganuary campaign that encourages people to eat plant-based throughout January.  

Average Hours Worked And Economic Growth, UK - 1998 To 2022

Analysis of the longer-term trends in average hours worked in the UK, more recent changes since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and the impact on economic growth.   Between 1998 and 2022, average weekly hours worked in the labour market fell by 1.3 hours, reflecting a significant fall for men aged 25 to 49 years who are full-time, and increases in women's hours worked have been insufficient to offset this; average hours have also fallen because of compositional changes in the labour market, with more women and older workers present.  

Heating Fuel Thefts

Officers are reminding the community to ensure they have appropriate measures in place to help deter and prevent heating fuel thefts, following a recent incident in Caithness.   It's important to put measures in place to protect your fuel tank and make it extremely difficult for thieves to target your fuel.  

Quiet Quitting - Why Doing Less At Work Could Be Good For You - And Your Employer

In many offices (not to mention on Zoom, Teams and Slack), employees and managers alike are whispering about the "great resignation".  The UK saw a sharp rise in people quitting their jobs in 2021, and one fifth of UK workers still say they plan to resign in the next year in search of greater job satisfaction and better pay.  

Government Backs New Pet Abduction Law In Pet Theft Crackdown

New law will create a new specific offence for dog and cat abduction.   A new criminal offence for pet abduction has taken a significant step forward today (19 January) with the announcement of government backing for new legislation.  

Highland Road Conditions Report - Friday 19 January 2024

The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.   It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.  

A836 Conditions At Borgie Show Why The North Coast 500 Route May Be Quiet

This photo from Highland council shows the conditions for the last couple of days.   Not many folk on the North Coast 500 this week.  

Index Of Private Housing Rental Prices, Uk - December 2023 - Scotland increased by 6.3%

Private rental prices paid by tenants in the UK rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to December 2023, unchanged from the annual percentage change in the 12 months to November 2023.   Annual private rental prices increased by 6.1% in England, 7.1% in Wales and 6.3% in Scotland in the 12 months to December 2023.