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More than £4 billion drive towards autonomous systems to shape UK military future and boost export potential, supporting the Plan for Change. UK troops and warships will be protected by drone and laser weapon technology through a major £5 billion investment, as the UK seeks to become the leading edge of innovation in NATO under the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) and driven by lessons from Ukraine.

Children and vulnerable people being criminally exploited by gangs will be better protected under new measures, as part of the government's Plan for Change. A new criminal offence of ‘coerced internal concealment', to be introduced as an amendment to the landmark Crime and Policing Bill, will crack down on anyone, including gang leaders who force people to hide items inside their bodies to avoid detection.

The turbine hall and adjoining structures at Sizewell A former nuclear power station have been safely razed to the ground by Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS). An area the size of a professional football pitch has been cleared, de-planted and demolished ready for its next use, creating a huge skyline change for the Suffolk coast.

The Highland Council's ‘Food in Schools' project is a key component of the Council’s Delivery Plan and the Redesign Board Chaired by the Convener of the Council - Councillor Bill Lobban has launched a range of surveys to better understand the various components of food provision in school settings. The surveys will be issued by Head Teachers, on behalf of the Food in Schools project team, to current pupils (P1-S6), parents and carers, teachers and non-teaching staff (e.g.

First 11 schools across England have installed solar panels backed by Great British Energy, saving a total of £175,000 per year. Schools across the country to install new Great British Energy solar panels thanks to government's £180 million funding to cut bills for schools and hospitals.

So many things have change since Donald Tump became president and borrowing is at record levels. Are US policies now on self destruct mode.

Trump wants to use tax as a weapon in international trade wars. That could backfire horribly for him..

The Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill will simplify legislation to make crofting regulation less onerous. The Bill, published today, will strengthen the role of grazing committees sharing common land and give farmers, and their communities, a greater say in how the land they work on is used.

The national standard on waiting times for children and young people accessing mental health services has been met for the second quarter in row. Latest Public Health statistics show 91.6% of those referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) were seen within 18 weeks from January to March - the Scottish Government standard is 90%.

Amendments passed to strengthen protection for tenants. Legislation to improve tenants' rights and introduce homelessness prevention measures has completed Stage 2 scrutiny by a cross-party committee of MSPs.

Th Kings fund published a report authored by Danielle Jeffries and Charlotte Wickens on 18 May 2025. The NHS has faced financial pressure for more than a decade, but the signals of financial distress across the NHS have grown in recent years, and the current financial pressure on the NHS appears to be different.

The 2 million vulnerable people who rely on lifesaving telecare alarms to call for help have today been urged to get in touch with their landline providers so companies can provide additional support for them during the switch to digital landlines. Users of lifesaving alarms encouraged to call their providers to access additional free support with the switchover from copper to digital landlines.

Modernising our airspace will help to reduce pollution from flying and help pave the way for new technologies like flying taxis. passengers will benefit from quicker flights and fewer delays, while residents could enjoy quieter take-offs through new government plans.

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Several groups received £250 each from Camps Bar..

Camps Bar Donated £250 To Healing Hub, Wick..

Camps Bar Donated £250 To North Highland Cancer Information..

Another school holidays will be here in a few weeks Once again Highland Highlife has a wide range of activities for children and young people to enjoy. It will not be long so take look to find something for your children this summer right across Highland region.

Annual Summer Fayre.

Artists and communities across Scotland will be given an opportunity this summer to help inform the independent Review of Creative Scotland. Eight roundtable discussions will be held across the length and breadth of Scotland this summer to ensure any recommendations are evidence-led and reflect a national perspective on Creative Scotland's role.

Highland Council is appealing for people to consider becoming foster carers. This week marks the beginning of Foster Care Fortnight (12-25 May) and Highland Council is appealing for more people to come forward and become foster carers.