More than 10,000 hectares of damaged peatland has been restored in Scotland over the last year, reducing harmful emissions and accelerating progress to net zero. Ahead of World Peatlands Day on 2 June 2024, the average rate of peatland restoration has more than doubled in the last two years and, thanks to more than 100 projects across the country, 2023-24 saw 10,360 hectares restored - the highest amount achieved in a single year.
On BBC Breakfast [1:38:45] and the Today programme [2:13:16] this morning (28 May 2024), Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Mel Stride repeated a claim that the government having reduced National Insurance contributions by one third "is worth a tax cut of £900 to an average earner". As we have explained before, the £900 figure refers to savings from reductions to employee National Insurance contributions (NICs).
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First before you read the bad news about the Tickmaster hack think about change your credit card and bank pass words regularly to prevent them using old details stolen by the hackers to places you made purchases online. More than 500,000 Ticketmaster users woke to the news they may have had their personal information compromised.
Once upon a time, financial capitalism exploited slaves. Then, it exploited the planet.
As an example, somebody got in touch with us later on in 2020 who was concerned about their grandfather who is a veteran. We understand from this exchange that paramedics arrived at his door one day and they handed him a bit of paper and said, "you need to keep this by your bed".
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A new multi-year, above inflation pay strategy for the Scottish public sector will provide certainty for the workforce while improving public services for the people of Scotland, Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said. The 2024-25 Public Sector Pay Policy sets out a framework for workers to receive an average 9.3% uplift over three years - providing above inflation protection from forecast inflation rates of 5.7%.
A simple and digitally accessible plan is available to any child or young person in Highland who cares for another person. Cllr John Finlayson, Education Chair said: "Young Carers do an incredible job to help look after those closest to them, and it can be a challenge to find time or the words for conversations around their own wellbeing and future.
The UK pound is often talked about by people buying and selling or going on holiday abroad. Millions of British people go abroad each year for business and holidays so it a familiar topic to many.
The Parental Engagement Strategy aims to build on good practice and create further opportunities for partnership working between schools and parents/carers; supporting parents and carers as partners in their children's education and welcoming their involvement in school life. Cllr John Finlayson, Education Chair said: "There are great benefits to parents/carers being involved in their children’s learning from helping them with homework and forming stronger connections with the school through events and volunteering opportunities.
Legislation has been passed that will automatically exonerate sub-postmasters who were wrongly convicted as a result of the faulty Horizon IT system, the day after Royal Assent is granted. Those whose convictions are quashed under the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill will be able to access the UK Government financial redress scheme.
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A public consultation event for our proposed Spittal â Loch Buidhe â Beauly 400kV Overhead Line project. We are hosting a series of face-to-face drop-in events across the project route.
An obituary for Billy Manson from Halkirk has been published in the John OGroat Journal. Billy Manson was described as an ambassador for Halkirk and a central figure in the life of the village following his death this week at the age of 76.
There is a huge amount of assistance for individuals and families in Caithness. However finding the precise help may be difficult.
The SSEN Transmission community fund will open for applications on 1 September 2024, with an initial £2m up for grabs. SSEN Transmission's future investment plans could see funding for the region exceed £100m.
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Funding applications deadlines are different from the many sources of funding. Get dates in your diaries to make sure you do not miss the application dates.
The Scottish Government want to hear the views of the public on whether there should be a review of key aspects of charity law and, if so, what you think the purpose and parameters of this should be. You can contribute to this consultation at the Scottish Government consultation on charity law.
A number of applications were awarded Community Regeneration Funding totalling £195,872.38 in Sutherland. Community Regeneration Funding is an umbrella term for a number of funds that are available for communities and organisations to access in Highland.
Highland Council is appealing for people to consider becoming foster carers. This week 13-26 May marks the beginning of Foster Care Fortnight™ and Highland Council is appealing for more people to come forward and become foster carers.
Cat owners are today being urged to have their pets microchipped ahead of new legislation coming into force on 10 June to keep treasured pets safe. The legal deadline was previously confirmed in legislation laid in March 2023, following a Government call for evidence and consultation on the issue in December 2020, in which 99% of respondents expressed support for the measure.
Progress at Sutherland Spaceport continues at pace and we're happy to share the latest developments that have taken place over the last few months, working alongside our Principal Contractor, Dynamic Concepts. Here's a quick overview our recent achievements, some behind the scenes photos and an update about what lies ahead.
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