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Prime Minister is a fighter, says Foreign Secretary

Prime Minister is a fighter, says Foreign Secretary

Prime Minister is a fighter, says Foreign Secretary

07 April 2020

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has described Prime Minister Boris Johnson as a fighter.


Highland MP calls for all non-essential construction work to cease amid Covid-19 lockdown

Highland MP calls for all non-essential construction work to cease amid Covid-19 lockdown

Highland MP calls for all non-essential construction work to cease amid Covid-19 lockdown

07 April 2020

ALL work on non-essential construction sites must stop, a Highland MP has stressed after the call was confirmed in new rules for the industry.


Ten new Highland coronavirus cases diagnosed, and Scottish death toll jumps sharply

Ten new Highland coronavirus cases diagnosed, and Scottish death toll jumps sharply

Ten new Highland coronavirus cases diagnosed, and Scottish death toll jumps sharply

07 April 2020

TEN further coronavirus cases have been confirmed across the Highlands in the past 24 hours as the number of new diagnoses in Scotland rose by 268.


First Minister says Scotland is willing you on Boris

First Minister says Scotland is willing you on Boris

First Minister says Scotland is willing you on Boris

07 April 2020

Scotland is “willing you on Boris, get well soon” according to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.


VIDEO: Scotland's First Minister answers children's questions about coronavirus

VIDEO: Scotland's First Minister answers children's questions about coronavirus

VIDEO: Scotland's First Minister answers children's questions about coronavirus

07 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon has answered questions from children about coronavirus in an effort to address concerns they are facing in these challenging times.


Credit unions set to share in support package to help deal with financial consequences of coronavirus crisis

Credit unions set to share in support package to help deal with financial consequences of coronavirus crisis

Credit unions set to share in support package to help deal with financial consequences of coronavirus crisis

07 April 2020

Credit unions across the Highlands and Islands are poised to share in a £20million support package as they battle to help vulnerable families.


Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a day after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a day after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care a day after being admitted to hospital with coronavirus

06 April 2020

Downing Street said in a statement that his condition had 'worsened' but that he is receiving 'excellent care'


Home workers during coronavirus may be able to claim tax rebate

Home workers during coronavirus may be able to claim tax rebate

Home workers during coronavirus may be able to claim tax rebate

06 April 2020

People working from home are entitled to claim money back from the government – even if they are on a full-time salary.


Foreign Secretary reveals that tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated from abroad

Foreign Secretary reveals that tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated from abroad

Foreign Secretary reveals that tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated from abroad

06 April 2020

Foreign Minister Dominic Raab has revealed tens of thousands of British nationals have been repatriated.


Grant changes aim to help self-catering businesses weather lockdown shock

Grant changes aim to help self-catering businesses weather lockdown shock

Grant changes aim to help self-catering businesses weather lockdown shock

06 April 2020

SELF-catering businesses have been urged to check if they may be eligible for grants of up to £25,000 to help them through the Covid-19 lockdown.


Leading Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

Leading Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

Leading Highland GP welcomes appointment of interim chief medical officer

06 April 2020

Dr Iain Kennedy said Dr Smith 'cares deeply about patients and our NHS'


First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' with Covid-19

First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' with Covid-19

First Minister warns the 'worst is still to come' with Covid-19

06 April 2020

Nicola Sturgeon confirmed the trend over the past 10 days is of a 'rapid increase' in Covid-19 cases


Building a healthy company culture with a remote team during coronavirus crisis

Building a healthy company culture with a remote team during coronavirus crisis

Building a healthy company culture with a remote team during coronavirus crisis

06 April 2020

As more of the global workforce continue to work from home, many companies and employers have had to adapt to managing a remote workforce.


Highland coronavirus cases pass 100 mark after three further positive tests

Highland coronavirus cases pass 100 mark after three further positive tests

Highland coronavirus cases pass 100 mark after three further positive tests

06 April 2020

CONFIRMED coronavirus cases in the Highlands reached triple figures overnight ­– after three further people tested positive for Covid-19.


A guide for parents during the coronavirus lockdown

A guide for parents during the coronavirus lockdown

A guide for parents during the coronavirus lockdown

06 April 2020

Leading child care platform Yoopies has created a guide for parents to help families adjust to the change of routine during the coronavirus lockdown.


Moggy Modules make home schooling 'pawsome' during lockdown

Moggy Modules make home schooling 'pawsome' during lockdown

Moggy Modules make home schooling 'pawsome' during lockdown

06 April 2020

ANIMAL welfare charity Cats Protection has come to the rescue of parents struggling to make home schooling fun during the corovirus lockdown.


Royal Mail begins delivering virus advice to 30 million homes

Royal Mail begins delivering virus advice to 30 million homes

Royal Mail begins delivering virus advice to 30 million homes

06 April 2020

ROYAL Mail is doing its bit to spread key coronavirus lockdown messages after it began delivering vital health advice to 30 million UK homes.


Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance and travelling to a second home

Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance and travelling to a second home

Scotland's chief medical resigns after breaking her own official guidance and travelling to a second home

05 April 2020

Dr Catherine Calderwood did apologise for her 'mistakes' but following a conversation with the First Minister chose to resign


Charity looks for new ways to feed children during coronavirus crisis

Charity looks for new ways to feed children during coronavirus crisis

Charity looks for new ways to feed children during coronavirus crisis

05 April 2020

Mary's Meals looking for new ways to feed children during coronavirus lockdown


Coronavirus social distancing measures are there 'for everyone', says UK health secretary

Coronavirus social distancing measures are there 'for everyone', says UK health secretary

Coronavirus social distancing measures are there 'for everyone', says UK health secretary

05 April 2020

UK health secretary Matt Hancock said the government 'couldn't be clearer' about the importance of social distancing.


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