Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan focused on lower tax, stronger services and support for families and businesses. Highland Council’s Conservative & Unionist Group has published its 2026/27 budget amendment ahead of Thursday’s full Council meeting, setting out what it describes as a responsible and deliverable plan to strengthen frontline services, support working... Local News
SNP minister won’t say if cost of Turkish ferries contract could increase 15th March 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has raised concerns about the cost to taxpayers of two new CalMac ferries which have been ordered from a Turkish... Holyrood News
Cameron seeks assurances from Sturgeon on Covid boosters 11th March 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has sought assurances from the First Minister that the roll-out of Covid booster jabs will be delivered more... Holyrood News
Hurt Putin by backing domestic oil and gas 10th March 2022 Douglas Ross has challenged the First Minister to drop her opposition to domestic oil and gas production to strengthen Scotland’s energy security – and deal a... Holyrood News
MSP warning on winter climbing 9th March 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the recent spate of accidents, including some deaths, in the Scottish mountains is a reminder of the... Local News
Comment on oil and gas exploration 9th March 2022 Speaking after announcements from the UK and US Governments about banning Russian oil and gas imports, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said:... Opinions
Douglas Ross: We must break ‘20th Century mindset’ and value technical skills 9th March 2022 In a speech today, Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross will say that we must break the “20th Century mindset” that technical skills are somehow less... Local News
Halcro Johnston highlights importance of rural apprenticeships 8th March 2022 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has used a national awareness week to stress the importance of rural apprenticeships. Speaking during a Scottish... Holyrood News
Highland’s PICT team saved from funding cuts, Edward Mountain MSP welcomes ‘u-turn’ from NHS Highland 4th March 2022 The Highland’s Pre-hospital Immediate Care and Trauma (PICT) team have secured funding to continue operating 7 days per week until September 2022, at which... Local News
Sturgeon dodges questions on investment bank leadership 3rd March 2022 Nicola Sturgeon has refused to answer any questions about why the Scottish National Investment Bank chief executive abruptly resigned last week. Under... Holyrood News
Second Approved Vaccine Begins Rollout Today 4th January 2021 Today, thousands of people across the UK will begin receiving the second vaccine approved by regulators. National News
Stay at home, protect the NHS and save lives 4th January 2021 Prime Minister Boris Johnson has addressed the nation on Coronavirus restrictions. National News
Deal Done: We have taken back control with our UK-EU trade deal 30th December 2020 We have secured an excellent deal for the United Kingdom, which delivers on what the British people voted for both in the referendum and the last election. National News
The Prime Minister’s Statement on Coronavirus in Full 19th December 2020 The Prime Minister announces new measures to be taken in London, the South East and the East of England to tackle coronavirus, including new Tier 4 restrictions... National News
First Vaccinations in the UK Against Coronavirus Begin 8th December 2020 Today the first vaccinations in the UK against coronavirus begin. Thank you to our NHS, to all of the scientists who worked so hard to develop this vaccine. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on New Coronavirus Regulations 1st December 2020 The Prime Minister today urged MPs in the House of Commons to pass new COVID regulations, to keep transmission down and beat the virus. National News
