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22/6/2020
Working Towards Economic Recovery
Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop has welcomed the recommendations of the Advisory Group on Economic Recovery. The group, led by Benny Higgins, was tasked with recommending solutions to ensure transition towards a greener, net-zero and wellbeing economy, and to advise on measures to address different challenges the economy will face as Scotland recovers from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
22/6/2020
Restarting Tourism Safely - New Workplace Guidance Published
Guidance to support Scotland's tourism and hospitality sector to reopen safely has been published. The industry has been asked to prepare for reopening on 15 July, if sufficient progress is made to move to phase 3 of the route-map.22/6/2020
Council Launches Business Guide To Support Economic Recovery In Highland
To support the economic recovery in the Highlands, the Council has today (Monday 22 June 2020) launched a guide for shops and businesses to assist them with their plans to safely welcome back customers. Following the overarching guidance provided by the Scottish Government, the Supporting Economic Recovery in Highland - A Guide for Businesses - contains lots of information, advice and support for shops, leisure facilities and other businesses likely to experience an upsurge in visitor numbers as lockdown restrictions are eased.
22/6/2020
Remobilisation Of Nhs Dental Services
Urgent care to be made widely available. Dental practices can resume seeing see NHS patients in need of urgent care from today (22 June 2020).22/6/2020
Huge Membership Rise For Unison Scotland Ahead Of New Ad Campaign Launch
A new ad campaign, aimed at increasing the record number of public service workers who've joined UNISON Scotland since the start of the pandemic, is being launched by the union today (Monday). The 60-second animated advert is being screened on Sky, ITV, Channel 4 and YouTube with the message that no worker should feel alone in these uncertain times.20/6/2020
How Tourist Destinations Can Rebuild After Coronavirus
An article from The Conversation web site 18 June 2020. Author - Anna Leask - Professor of Tourism Management, Edinburgh Napier University Tourism has virtually stopped thanks to the COVID-19 lockdowns.
19/6/2020
Towns And Bids Resilience And Recovery Fund: Information And Application
The £2 million Towns and BIDs Resilience and Recovery Fund, announced by the Scottish Government on 12th June 2020, is intended to support localised response activities contributing to town centre and high street resilience and recovery. Overview £1 million of this funding will be allocated directly to towns to address immediate priorities as lockdown restrictions are gradually eased.19/6/2020
Gradual Introduction Of Phase 2 - Scottish Government Latest Moves To Reopen
Progress continues but caution urged to suppress COVID-19 Further changes to lockdown restrictions in Scotland have been announced today (Thursday, 18 June 2020) by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Those shielding are now able to go outdoors for exercise from today.19/6/2020
Support For Zoos
Further measures have been announced to support Scotland's zoos and aquariums. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced that from 29 June outdoor areas of zoos and gardens will be able to open to the public, provided appropriate measures are put in place to ensure physical distancing and compliance with phase 2 restrictions.19/6/2020
High Life Highland Plans Route Map To Reopening
Following on from the statement today (18 June 2020) by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and a subsequent board meeting High Life Highland has initiated the first tentative steps of its own plans to fit in with the Scottish Government's "Scotland's Route Map through and out of the crisis". Ian Ross, Chair of the High Life Highland Board informed fellow Directors, "A substantial amount of work has gone on before and during lockdown to protect customers, staff and the wider services provided by the Charity.19/6/2020
Deferral Of Vat Payments As A Result Of Covid-19
HMRC contacted employers today with an update on VAT. As part of the government's support for businesses during COVID-19, HMRC gave businesses the option of deferring their VAT payments if they were unable to pay on time, without incurring late payment interest or penalties.19/6/2020
Face Coverings Mandatory On Public Transport From 22 June
New approach put in place as Scotland moves to Phase 2 of recovery. Face coverings will become mandatory on public transport from Monday 22 June, as part of operators' preparations for progress towards recovery and to reduce the risk of transmission.19/6/2020
Scottish Parliament Asked To Back European Union Continuity Bill
New powers and measures to align devolved Scots law with those in the European Union after the end of the Brexit transition period have been published. The UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Bill will allow or provide for continuity of provision that would otherwise be lost on withdrawal from the EU.19/6/2020
Update On Covid-19 Business Grants Awarded In Highland
The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out over £63 million to 5,892 Highland businesses. Councillor Trish Robertson, Chair of The Highland Council's Economy and Infrastructure Committee said: "Our staff that are processing applications are still working very hard and thanks to their efforts and to applicants for providing the correct information when they apply, the percentage of grants processed is currently at 99%.18/6/2020
Important Information For Employers
The Employer Bulletin (June 2020, Issue 84) includes all of the latest Covid-19 updates to help you continue to meet your payroll obligations to HMRC and to claim any relevant grants and rebates during this challenging time. We've included the latest update on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, along with updates on the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme and a reminder for reporting Expenses and Benefits for the tax year ending 5 April 2020.
18/6/2020
Investment In Local Renewables And Low Carbon Heat
Additional funding of £5.5 million is being made available for renewables projects to contribute towards a green recovery following the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Communities will be able to bid for a share of £4.5 million through the Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES), which funds local renewable projects.18/6/2020
Tough Decisions Required At Cairngorm Mountain -High Cost To Repair The Funicular Railway
The public body responsible for Cairngorm Mountain acted appropriately when selecting a private company to manage the resort, but tough decisions on its future are now required. Cairngorm Mountain Limited (CML), which operated the mountain's winter sports and leisure activities, went into administration in 2018 following the closure of the funicular railway due to structural problems.
18/6/2020
A Clear Simple Message - Scottish Parliaments Covid-19 Committee
CHIEF Executive of The Highland Council, Donna Manson was invited to give evidence at the Scottish Parliament's COVID-19 Committee on Wednesday 17 June. Mrs Manson's advice to the Committee was the importance of a clear and simple national message during the COVID-19 emergency.
18/6/2020
Firm Grip Kept On Scotlands Finances
New figures show that prudent budget management is enabling the Scottish Government to maximise its response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The 2019-20 Provisional Budget Outturn reveals a 0.7 per cent underspend on a total budget of £34.6 billion - down from 0.9 per cent the previous year - with all of the £258 million underspend carried forward and most having already been deployed.18/6/2020
Enhanced Protection For Animals And Wildlife
Increased animal cruelty penalties and new legal protections for service animals to be introduced. MSPs have supported increased penalties for the worst types of animal cruelty and ‘Finn's law', which gives new legal protections for service animals such as police dogs and horses.Search Our Site
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