The Bank of England knows that all money is created by lending. It has published papers that confirm that fact.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group have announced five organisations as winners of this year's supply chain awards. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, The Decommissioning Delivery Partnership, PA Consulting, Antech and The Higher Activity Waste Thermal Treatment Tranche 1 Team are the big winners in this year's supply chain awards.
New Juno satellite to support military operations will be designed and built in the UK. Armed forces personnel are to have access to the latest space technology for military operations, following a deal signed for a new satellite.
A reduction in police activity targeting the most common causes of fatal crashes has been identified as a key factor affecting Police Scotland's ability to keep people safe on the nation's roads. A new report by His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland notes that since 2020 the total number of people killed or injured on Scotland’s roads has increased each year.
World-leading reforms introduced to phase out smoking, protecting the public, NHS and economy and put us on track to a smokefree UK Government will be given powers to extend indoor smoking ban to certain outdoor settings, focused on protecting children and the most vulnerable, in addition to creating the first smokefree generation Bill will also ban vape advertising and sponsorship, as well as create new powers to restrict the flavours, display and packaging of all types of vapes Combined with on the spot fines, tougher action on enforcement and tighter regulation on vaping, the Bill will protect children and young people from harm and addiction Tougher action to better protect the public, NHS and the economy from the harms of smoking will be set out in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, introduced in Parliament today (Tuesday 5 November). The world-leading Bill will include measures to create a smokefree generation, phasing-out the sale of tobacco products across the UK to anyone aged 15 or younger this year, breaking the cycle of addiction and disadvantage.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a speech to the INTERPOL General Assembly in Glasgow. It's great to welcome you all to Glasgow.
Ian Murray will make his first official overseas visit to Norway this week, as the UK strengthens its relationship with key international partner. On this trip Mr Murray will met energy investors to highlight Scotland's world-leading energy sector and UK Government’s clean energy mission.
2024 marks the 140th anniversary of the appointment of the first Official Receivers and a rich history of helping to keep the UK a safe place to do business. The first Official Receivers were appointed in 1884 Official Receivers originally conducted public examinations for every bankruptcy- now people can apply for bankruptcies online.
The government is set to partner with Oxford Nanopore, which uses technology to rapidly diagnose a range of cancers, along with rare and infectious diseases. New partnership with cutting-edge life sciences company Oxford Nanopore will lead to better scientific research and could create tests and treatments for patients, saving lives.
No smoker wants to harm other people, but with second-hand smoke they unintentionally do. Despite efforts by the tobacco industry to undermine the evidence on this, it is overwhelming.
A two day Christmas market - 7th and 8th December. Many local crafts, Santa's Grotto, Teas and Coffee..
12th to 14th December This year we are performing Peter Pan, with Sarah Wilkinson directing again (who can forget the stunning Little Mermaid production). Tickets will be on sale soon, but if you would like to find out about block-group bookings contact our Front of House team on [email protected].
One stop information shop (for Autism, Neurodiverse and additional needs children, adults & families) 7th November 10am-4pm Mackays Hotel Wick Weâve been working on the information received by our surveys, and putting actions into place. We are now delighted to share news to you all of our One Stop Information Shop which will take place: 7th Nov at Mackays Hotel, Wick from 10am-4pm.
Of the 80,000 native Irish speakers, 6,000 live in the North of Ireland and three of them became a rap group called Kneecap. This is the real-life story of how this anarchic Belfast trio became the unlikely figureheads of a civil rights movement to save and reinvigorate their mother tongue.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has welcomed confirmation in the Budget of the government's commitment to support the creative industries - as part of the Industrial Strategy - recognising the key role it can play in economic growth. Budget funding to help thousands of creative businesses grow across the UK.
It is estimated that up to 880,000 households are missing out on Pension Credit, and it is worth, on average, £3,900 per year, providing additional benefits such as help with Council Tax and Housing Benefit and a free TV licence for those over 75. Raising awareness of Pension Credit could make a difference to an older person's life: www.gov.uk/pension-credit.
The Flow Country Partnership has received funding from the Community Loan Fund towards their pioneering peatland restoration project in Sutherland. The fund is delivered by Highland Opportunity (Investments) Limited, HOIL, on behalf of The Highland Council.
Special Guest - Santa. Children up to P7..
Come along and see Santa arrive on the Wick lifeboat. Then it's all aboard the exclusive Santa Express Train to visit Sant in his grotto..
Buy tickets at the bar or at glkpromotios.com.
On the 26th of October 1940 a group of three Heinkels attempted to bomb Wick airport dropping over twenty high explosive bombs. A third of these bombs were duds.
For memorable Christmas party. British Legion Thurso..
Hailing from the far north of Scotland in the Caithness region, although KATANES are relative newcomers to the live circuit, the indie rock group come with experience if performing in various other bands. They headline Harpers Bar & Function Suite in WICK on Saturday 14 December 2024 with support from Socialites, Foosum and In Crisis.
Members of the public as well as NHS staff and experts will be invited to share their experiences views and ideas for fixing the NHS. Health Secretary calls on entire nation to shape the government's plans to overhaul the NHS.
Tha Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2024 a' tighinn gu crìch, an tachartas as motha de a sheòrsa a th' air a bhith ann an còig bliadhna. Bidh tàlantan ciùil bho air feadh na dùthcha agus nas fhaide air falbh a' tighinn còmhla ann am baile seunta an Òbain a' toirt crìoch air an fhèis iongantach naoi-latha.
New rules will give millions of Buy-Now, Pay-Later users key protections offered by other forms of credit. Providers will have to ensure lending is affordable - stopping users from accumulating unmanageable debt Rules deliver better protection for shoppers and clarity for innovative sector after years of uncertainty Millions of shoppers are set to be protected by new rules for Buy-Now, Pay-Later products.
Ambassador to work with employers to help women experiencing menopause symptoms to stay in work and progress in their careers. Leading campaigner and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup appointed as Government's new Menopause Employment Ambassador.
Sales volumes - the amount we all bought – rose by 0.3% in September. The home delivery expert Parcelhero says volumes finally returned to July 2022 levels, before Liz Truss' disastrous September mini-budget hit household spending.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has commissioned Morrison Construction to carry out the works and the Torrance Partnership to oversee the contract. A £1.3m contract has been awarded for the refurbishment of a building on Enterprise Park Forres to create the new Manufacturing Innovation Centre Moray (MICM).
There have been reports of scam text messages which say you may be eligible to receive a "UK Government living expenses subsidy" for 2023-2024. You are asked to click the link in the message within 24 hours to claim the subsidy.
Highland Council Trading Standards are warning residents to be on their guard following reports of an unsolicited text message claiming to be from the UK Government Living Allowance Office. The text reads.
Highland Council can help with money problems Follow the steps in our worrying about money leaflet to find out where to get help in Highland. Go HERE.
Follow OPSS guidance to purchase, use and dispose of fireworks safely and responsibly. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has produced safety tips for this fireworks season on how to use fireworks responsibly and considerately to help protect both people and animals.
It's estimated that £23 billion worth of help and support - from housing benefits to pension credit - goes unclaimed every year. We look at what's available and how to get it.
For parents and carers of young people. All events are free.
Afternoon Tea. Santas Grotto..
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.
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.
Over 60% of Brits now shop from Chinese marketplaces such as Temu and Shein. But that has caused an increase in the number of potentially dangerous creatures such as scorpions and spiders accidentally arriving in UK homes.
The Highland Council's winter service starts today (Monday 14 October). The Council is ready to treat - according to its policy - the 6,785km of roads for which it has responsibility.
A series of session November and December for age 0 to 5. Free story, song and rhyme sessions for babies and toddlers, pre-school children and heir families..
People urged to check and use Best Start Foods card. Families getting a Scottish benefit to help them buy healthy foods are being urged to check their balance on their prepaid card.
Development and Collaboration Grants are open for application until Monday 28th October. These grants are for up to £50k.
Tickets include a two course meal and complimentary drink. Dance to Peers Disco..
Introduction to the basics of acting on stage and improvisation. For ages 11 - 16.
This year's World Mental Health Day - due to take place on Thursday, 10 October 2024 - aims to highlight what can be done to prioritise mental health in the workplace. The day is observed each year to raise awareness of mental health and encourage people to reach out for help.
The Mòd provides a world-wide platform to showcase of our rich Gaelic and cultural talent and heritage. 10 - 18 October 2025.
Book a slot and come visit Santa's Grotto and the Elves' Workshop. Receive a present from Santa and venture through to the elves workshop to do some Christmas arts & crafts to take home.
Leader of Inverness and Area Councillor Ian Brown has recently accepted a sculpture designed by art students of Inverness, Florida USA which celebrates the Sister Cities status of Inverness - Florida and Inverness - Scotland. Cllr Brown said: "I am delighted to accept this sculpture which has been gifted to the City of Inverness under the ownership of the Inverness Common Good Fund and curatorship of The Highland Council.
The third Book Festival. 11th, 12th and 13th October 2024 CAITHNESS BOOK FESTIVAL at Murkle Hall.
Thurso Players was formed in 1950 following the closing of the Thurso Dramatic Society, Thurso Dramatic Club and earlier Caithness drama groups that can be traced back to the 1890s. Despite the logistical problems of finding rehearsal and performance spaces the Players thrived, and in 1959 founder member Robin Sinclair offered a building in the old mill complex - if they could make it safe and watertight, which eventually over two to three decades later they were able to.
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