At a meeting of the Caithness Committee of Highland Council held on Monday 28 April 2025 members agreed to adopt the Caithness Area Place Plan. They also agreed to fully support and promote the plan where possible, giving it consideration within other plans, strategies, development and funding opportunities across or impacting the Caithness area.
One of the most challenging puzzles in the UK's nuclear clean-up programme is being solved. Waste is now being routinely retrieved from one of the world's oldest nuclear waste stores for the first time in its history.
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A service to remember Caithness, its fishing heritage and to reflect on those that lost their life to the sea.
Foreign nationals who commit sex offences will be excluded from asylum protections in the UK as part of the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. Tougher border security measures will keep British streets safer, with foreign sex offenders to be excluded from refugee protections as the government announces new measures to slash the asylum backlog and strengthen border security through the Plan for Change.
Dawn raids in four counties across the West Midlands and the Northwest of England this morning (29 April 2025) dismantle major criminal network trafficking unlicensed medicines. Twelve suspects have been arrested in dawn raids in four counties across the West Midlands and the Northwest of England this morning (29 April) in the largest criminal investigation into organised medicines trafficking in the history of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
A new study published by UKHSA shows some bacteria have already become resistant to one of the newest antibiotics introduced to the NHS. A new study published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows that some bacteria have already become resistant to one of the newest antibiotics introduced to the NHS.
Update on government actions to support the UK sustainable aviation fuel sector. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is integral to reaching net zero aviation by 2050.
Issuing the world's reserve currency gives a country the advantage of not having to, in effect, pay for many of its imports. Trump has never understood that.
The Chief Statistician has released figures on Community Payback Orders (CPOs) unpaid work or other activity requirements today. The publication covers the changes in rates of progression during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, information on the number of hours imposed by the courts for this requirement and the number of unpaid work hours to be progressed.
The Highlands and Islands Regional Economic Partnership (HIREP)'s Regional Economic Strategy addresses the challenges affecting the region's businesses and communities. A partnership of public, private and academic organisations in the Highlands and Islands has unveiled its ten-year strategy to deliver sustainable economic growth across the region.
A look at how very high US tariffs on China are leading to big drop in imports, which could see shortages in major retailers. Why there are some parallels with the Covid era of inflation..
Most US consumers now expect a recession over the next year, with the University of Michigan reporting that 66% of Americans expect unemployment to rise. The last time we saw a figure that high was the 2009 crash.
BT has launched a consultation on the removal of 110 public payphones in Highland which they state are no longer needed. Details of the payphones being considered for closure are set out in the list at this link.
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This autumn, for the first time ever, the UK is expecting to run entirely on zero-emissions electricity for a few hours. That doesn't just mean a sunny day with loads of solar and wind and some exports to the neighbours—that's happened before.
Protections will support small businesses to grow, putting more money into people's pockets through the Plan for Change. New rules will require banks to give customers 90 days' notice before closing accounts and provide a clear explanation.
You may be able to get a tax refund (rebate) if you've paid too much tax. Use the HMRC tool to find out what you need to do if you paid too much on.
Many people do no know that they may be eligible to claim a refund on National Insurance contributions. Use the HMRC tool to check how to claim a refund on your National Insurance contributions from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Who cares what shares are worth? What economic news do we need on the hour, every hour, on things that matter in life? Here are a few answers to Richard Murphy's questions in the video and they really do matter. Who owns shares in the UK The key difference between UK and overseas share ownership lies in who holds the shares and how that impacts the market.
The UK is one of very few countries that has a broad trade balance with the US on goods, which may help to shelter it from President Trump's reciprocal tariffs, while its growing trade in services shows where future growth may lie, the Resolution Foundation said today (Friday) in response to new ONS data on US-UK trade. The ONS data shows that the UK has a goods trade balance with the US - importing £57.1 billion of goods last year and exporting £59.3 billion of goods.
A look at phenomena of the middle class squeeze, how the median worker lost out..
Government drives forward use of innovative artificial intelligence in hospitals as trials show dramatic reduction in admin with more time for patient care. Government drives forward use of innovative artificial intelligence in hospitals to improve patient care.
The Government has confirmed the arrival of a new raw materials shipment for use in British Steel's Scunthorpe blast furnaces. Steelmaking in Scunthorpe will continue as the Government confirmed the arrival of a new shipment of raw materials today this weekend - bolstering the UK's national security by protecting the vital capability of domestic steel production.
People illegally posing as immigration lawyers and advisers will face fines of up to £15,000 through new measures in the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill. Fake immigration lawyers offering rogue ‘advice' to migrants on how to lodge fraudulent asylum claims will be weeded out through tough new powers in the government’s milestone Border Security, Asylum, and Immigration Bill.
UK-Thai cooperation results in 90% reduction in cannabis arriving in the post. Cannabis arrivals by post from Thailand plummeted by 90% in the first three months of this year, thanks to a new partnership between UK Border Force and Thai customs.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group played a pivotal role in defueling Hunterston B on time and on budget. On 24 April 2025 EDF announced Hunterston B nuclear power station has been successfully defueled on time and on budget, in less than three years, following rigorous checks by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).
Retail sales volumes (quantity bought) are estimated to have risen by 0.4% in March 2025. This follows a rise of 0.7% in February 2025 (revised down from a rise of 1.0% in our last bulletin).
Children in the UK will be able to live a safer life online under new Ofcom protections which set ambitious new safety standards for tech firms. As the UK's online safety regulator, protecting children is a priority for Ofcom.
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the details of our upcoming youth workshop... TAKE 5! Aimed at youngsters aged between 11 and 16, this workshop is all about having fun, building confidence, and exploring the magic of amateur drama through five dynamic sessions of drama, games, and creativity.
Ahead of Easter, the new Achmelvich beach car park and public amenities are now open. Achmelvich beach facilities have undergone a remarkable £1.1m upgrade and transformation of facilities that include an extensive 70 space car park, designated blue badge spaces, new toilet facilities with an accessible toilet, baby changing facility and two outdoor cold-water showers, cycle rack, recycling bins and new signage and interpretation.
Our tickets for our evening with internationally renowned magician Kevin Quantum on 17th May are selling fast - don't miss out on an incredible evening at Mackays. Our exclusive event offers two unforgettable experiences.
All proceeds go towards running Caithness FM..
QR phishing, also known as "quishing," involves cybercriminals using QR codes to trick users into visiting malicious websites or downloading malware, often disguised as legitimate offers or requests. These scams can lead to financial loss, data breaches, and identity theft.
Autistic adults will be supported to reach their full potential through a £2.5 million, multi-year fund. The Autistic Adult Support Fund is available to third sector organisations providing services to autistic adults - promoting wellbeing and helping them to understand what neurodivergence means for them.
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body. From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles, to your gastrointestinal and immune systems, alcohol has broad harmful effects on your health - including causing cancer.
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The Scottish Fiscal Commission has today said that the challenges in funding healthcare will become more acute over the next twenty‑five years leading to significant pressures on Scotland's fiscal sustainability. Health is the largest area of spending in the Scottish Budget and it is projected to grow faster than any other area.
When U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on imported goods on April 2, 2025 - upending global trade and sending markets into a tailspin - he presented the move as a response to a crisis.
On April 2, United States President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping new "reciprocal tariff" regime he says will level the playing field in global trade - by treating other countries the way (he claims) they treat the US. First, Trump's plan will impose a "baseline" 10% tariff on virtually all goods imported into the US, effective April 5.
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