Innes Munro selected for Cromarty Firth by-election. Wednesday, 24 July, 2024 Innes Munro, a driven and passionate 20-year-old lifelong resident and worker in the Highlands, is proud to announce his candidacy for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party in the Cromarty Firth ward of the Highland Council. Following the recent resignation of two Highland Councillors, Innes is eager to bring his youthful energy and deep-rooted commitment to the community as an elected... Local News
Two year wait for title deeds unacceptable says MSP 3rd December 2021 An MSP has said that it is “simply unacceptable” that he had to intervene on behalf of two of his constituents who had waited for two years to receive title... Reports
Welcome for commitment on Gaelic teacher education 2nd December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed a commitment from the Scottish Government to take action on Gaelic teacher education. The Scottish... Holyrood News
Questions remain as to why young Highlanders have been refused job support, says MSP 1st December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that questions remain about why nearly half those applying for Job Start Payments in four out of the six... Holyrood News
“No answers” from evasive SNP on Lochaber smelter fiasco 1st December 2021 The Scottish Government has serious questions to answer over their dealing with the company that owns the Lochaber smelter. That’s according to Highlands and... Holyrood News
Businesses highlight concerns over island and remote supply chains 1st December 2021 Businesses involved in the supply of goods and products to communities across Scotland have raised concerns over the fragility of delivery networks to Scotland... Local News
SNP must prioritise vaccine booster programme, says MSP 1st December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the SNP’s continuing obsession with independence is causing the Scottish Government to lose focus on the... Holyrood News
SNP priorities “bewildering”, says MSP 30th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has described Nicola Sturgeon’s continued prioritising of another independence referendum as “bewildering”. The... Holyrood News
Comment on proposed closure of TSB branch in Fort William 30th November 2021 Commenting on the announcement by the TSB that it is proposing to close its branch in Fort William, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “I... Local News
MSP recognises efforts of Storm Arwen responders 30th November 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised the efforts of workers and all those responding to the emergency conditions caused by Storm Arwen... Holyrood News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
Read the Queen's Coronavirus address in full 6th April 2020 The Queen speaks to the nation about the challenges we are facing as a country in the weeks ahead. National News