News Archive
22/11/2022
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd Sale - 22 November 2022 - Christmas Show - Cattle And Sheep - Buyers Demand Was High
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (November, 22nd) sold 44 prime cattle at its Christmas Show & Sale sponsored by Highland Tractors and K D J MacRae & Partners, Shawpark and judged by A J Jamieson Esq, Butcher, Fochabers. Prime bullocks (12) averaged 271.2p (+28.2p) and sold to 351.9p per kg and £1,900.26 gross.22/11/2022
FIRST EVER G4S CASH STRIKE AS 1,200 GMB MEMBERS WALK OUT Barclays, Tesco, Asda, Wetherspoons and Asda face cash shortages is GMB Members walk out
G4S faces its first ever strike after 1,200 GMB members voted to walk out. The workers, who deliver cash and coins to the likes of Barclays, HSBC, Tesco, Wetherspoon, Santander, Asda and Aldi, returned a 97 per cent vote for industrial action.22/11/2022
Experts reveal factors in the workplace that could be increasing staff turnover 
There are many factors to consider when it comes to staff turnover. But while some may be inevitable, such as retirement, a change in career, or even moving away, others can be controlled.
22/11/2022
We Can Live With Higher Taxes But Only If We Secure Serious Reforms
An article from Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies highlights that we will all be paying higher taxes for decades to come. He says, "So here is my prediction: higher taxes are the new normal.22/11/2022
Energy Bills: Why Household Finances And Business Certainty Will Still Suffer Under Jeremy Hunt's Extended Plan
Among the grim news in Jeremy Hunt's recent autumn statement was an attempt to square the circle on energy bills. Funding for the Energy Price Guarantee that aims to limit household energy prices will continue throughout the 2023-24 financial year.22/11/2022
Caring Costs Carers Rights - Chance to Speak To An Expert in Wick
‘Caring Costs' Carers Rights event being held in the Pultney Centre, Huddart Street, Wick on the 24th of November. !0.00am - Noon..
22/11/2022
Government Debt Won't Necessarily Burden Future Generations - But Austerity Will
In his autumn budget statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said that the Conservatives don't leave debts for the next generation. As such, he vowed to halve government borrowing over the next five years.22/11/2022
BAILLIE DEMANDS WATER PRICE FREEZE IN LIGHT OF EYE-WATERING RESERVES AND BONUSES
Water price rises should be frozen and every household should receive a £100 water bill rebate, Scottish Labour said today. While millions of Scots face soaring prices and bills, Scottish Water is sitting on over £500m of cash reserves.21/11/2022
Government Catching Up With More Bounce Back Loan Business Fraudsters
Retailers disqualified after abusing covid loans. Directors of Southsea online clothing business and Lewisham convenience store removed from corporate arena after receiving Bounce Back Loans not entitled to.21/11/2022
PM Rishi Sunak Speech To The CBI Conference - 21 November 2022
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak addressed the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) conference in Birmingham. Tony, let me start by saying thank you to you and your team.
21/11/2022
New Help Announced For Communities To Register An Interest In Buying Land And Property
A new fund has been launched to support communities to register an early interest to be able to obtain first option to buy land or buildings being offered for sale. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), which already administers the Scottish Land Fund across the country on behalf of Scottish Government, has developed the new Community Right to Buy Fund.21/11/2022
Restricting Alcohol Advertising And Promotion: Consultation
This consultation seeks views on potential restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland. Scotland has a deep, longstanding and troubled relationship with alcohol.
21/11/2022
New Family Drug And Alcohol Treatment Service
First Minister opens new facility to support parents and their children. Parents with problematic drug or alcohol use can now enter residential rehabilitation without the fear of being separated from their children.21/11/2022
Government Drive To Help Over 50s Re-join The Jobs Market
Over nine million 50+ workers now on payrolls, an increase of more than 210,000 since last year. Network of dedicated 50PLUS: Champions now in place across England, Scotland and Wales.21/11/2022
Interim Report Shows Value Of Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Services
Hundreds of patients receive earlier referral. More than 12% of patients cared for by one of Scotland's three Rapid Cancer Diagnostic Service received an early cancer diagnosis, with a further 33.8% receiving a diagnosis of a non-cancerous health issue, an evaluation report has found.21/11/2022
Christmas Workers Can Save Time With HMRC App
New employees can use the secure HMRC app to find out their personal tax information and pass details on to their employer - saving them time. As tens of thousands of people start seasonal jobs over the next few weeks, they can use the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) app to save them time to find details they need to pass on to their employer.
21/11/2022
European Research Funding Should Be Protected
Minister fears losing opportunities to find new markets. Innovative Scottish projects may be threatened in the future if the UK Government fails to continue funding European research collaborations, Employment Minister Richard Lochhead has warned.21/11/2022
Government Commits £484million For UK Research To Cover EU Shortfall
The package will provide much needed immediate investment to researchers, universities and research organisations, and be delivered across the UK. The Business Secretary has announced £484 million in targeted investment to support UK research due to the EU's refusal to finalise UK access to EU programmes Horizon Europe, Euratom and Fusion for Energy.20/11/2022
New Role To Help Reverse Population Decline In North West Sutherland
Boyd Alexander will have a key role in projects that support people who currently live in or are moving into the area. He will work with agencies and other organisations on specific projects to tackle key challenges, particularly housing, as well as other issues people face when moving into the area.
20/11/2022
