Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones hosts roundtable with some of the biggest impact investors in the world. £550m of investment secured to tackle housing crisis and get Britain building again, with new impact investment funds announced today by Schroders, Man Group and Resonance, also looking to raise over £1.2bn in coming years.
Early estimates predict a total cereal harvest of around 3.1 million tonnes, just above the ten-year average. Despite challenging weather at crucial times of the season.
For parents and carers of young people. All events are free.
Girls and Boys Ag 7 to 14. Book online -See poster..
Afternoon Tea. Santas Grotto..
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.
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.
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.
A little bit of alcohol was once thought to be good for you. However, as scientific research advances, we're gaining a clearer picture of alcohol's effect on health - especially regarding cancer.
Moneyfacts UK Mortgage Trends Treasury Report data reveals product choice rose month-on-month after falling in the two previous months, and the average shelf-life of a mortgage remained unchanged. Product choice overall rose month-on-month, to 6,645 options, the first rise since July 2024.
The UK announces sanctions against Iranian individuals and organisations following Iran's continued dangerous and destabilising activity across the Middle East. the UK announces sanctions against Iranian individuals and organisations following Iran's continued dangerous and destabilising activity across the Middle East sanctions target senior figures in the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Iran's Air Force and organisations linked to Iran's ballistic and cruise missile development announcement follows Iran’s attack against Israel on 1 October which threatened to escalate the conflict in the Middle East The UK has today (14 October) announced a new round of sanctions targeting senior Iranian military figures and organisations for their role in attempting to destabilise the Middle East.
The Chancellor closes the International Investment Summit promising the government is bringing investment and jobs back to Britain. In a speech to some of the world's biggest businesses and investors, Rachel Reeves revealed that restoring fiscal stability will be at the centre of her first Budget on 30 October.
Nearly 38,000 UK jobs are set to be created across the UK after a total of £63 billion of investment was announced around today's International Investment Summit. Total of £63 billion of private investment committed around International Investment Summit, more than doubling amount secured at 2023 Global Investment Summit.
Collaboration announced at International Investment Summit, meeting the PM's ambitions to catalyse investment in the UK, proving the UK is open for business. The UK's world leading life sciences sector will receive a £279 million boost to tackle significant health challenges, with an intent expressed by Lilly, the world’s largest pharmaceutical company, to invest in the UK, as part of a collaborative partnership with UK Government, announced at the International Investment Summit on Monday 14 October 2024.
Four major tech firms based in the US have committed to the UK as the place to invest in data centres, fuelling Britain's economic growth and spurring on AI development. The Technology Secretary Peter Kyle has today (Monday 14 October) welcomed the ‘vote of confidence' in Britain made by US firms CyrusOne, ServiceNow, Cloud HQ and CoreWeave, who have announced the UK will be the home for their data infrastructure worth a total of £6.3 billion.
The Government has provided the outlines of its new industrial strategy in a Green Paper released today. The strategy largely doubles down on the UK's established role as a global services leader.
Countries in Central and Eastern Europe offer a significant opportunity for science, innovation, and technology partnerships with the UK. The 9 countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) offer a significant opportunity for science, innovation, and technology partnerships with the UK.
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.
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?.
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..
Woolly Bats, Spiders and pumpkins Drop-in events - No need to book. Events on 18th, 23rd and 25th October..
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Development and Collaboration Grants are open for application until Monday 28th October. These grants are for up to £50k.
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.
Tickets include a two course meal and complimentary drink. Dance to Peers Disco..
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.
Introduction to the basics of acting on stage and improvisation. For ages 11 - 16.
The Scottish Government has created a website providing information to help ensure people receive the help they need during the cost of living crisis. The website has links to guidance and support for energy and bills, benefits and income, children and families, debt and money, health and wellbeing and older or disabled people.
A Memorial Book is open for anyone who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss prior to 24 weeks. The book, produced jointly by the Scottish Government and National Records of Scotland, will give parents an opportunity - if they wish – to commemorate their loss with a physical record.
We strongly oppose the means-testing of the Winter Fuel Payment because it means that hundreds of thousands of pensioners in Scotland who badly need the money to stay warm this winter will not receive it and will be in serious trouble as a result. Means-testing the Winter Fuel Payment, with no notice and no compensatory measures to protect poor and vulnerable pensioners, is the wrong policy choice.
The Mòd provides a world-wide platform to showcase of our rich Gaelic and cultural talent and heritage. 10 - 18 October 2025.
The Highland Council's Early Learning & Childcare Consultation is now live, and we want to hear from those living across Highland. The survey is open until Monday 28 October 2024 and can be filled out HERE The survey is about Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) services, and includes questions for families who: are currently using ELC, have used ELC in the past, are not currently using any ELC services.
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.
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.
It's almost that time again, the famous Wick Society book sale will be open again at the end of the month. 3 Days Thursday Friday Saturday.
A date for the Diary - Thursday 28th Nov. We are delighted to be hosting our annual Christmas Fayre at Reiss Village Hall again this year.
Yarrows Heritage is staging an exhibition of its recent work in the Nucleus Centre, Wick from Friday 18th October to 1st November. The opening event on the 18th will be a talk by Rick Barton of ORCA at 6pm on the excavations at the complex Swartigill Iron Age site.
JoG playpark pudding night is back for a second time, this was a sell out event last time and is sure to be a fantastic night with live music and lots of puddings! Entry by ticket only so get in contact with Mairi Anne to book..
Justice social work, Caithness Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services and Pulteneytown Peopleâs Project are all working in partnership to deliver SMART Recovery group to the community. Groups will start on 31st of October 2024 running on Thursdays from 11:30 am â 1pm @ PPP, Wick..
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.
Community organisations across the Highlands and Islands now have until 31 October 2024 to have their say on how to maximise opportunities to generate community wealth. Commissioned by economic and community development agency, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the ‘Our Place, Our Prosperity' project is led by specialist research consultancy the Diffley Partnership.
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.
Teams of 2, 3 or 4. See poster..
The culture sector needs to have stable and supportive financial arrangements in place in order to fulfil its potential, the Culture Secretary Angus Robertson has said. In a letter to the Chair of Creative Scotland, Mr Robertson reiterated the Scottish Government's support for the arts and culture sector.
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