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
Halcro Johnston to convene new islands forum at Holyrood 15th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has been elected Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s proposed new Cross-Party Group on Islands. Mr Halcro... Holyrood News
SNP-Green brutal council funding cuts show their priorities aren’t those of Highlands and Islands 14th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he shares the growing anger at the SNP Government’s recent budget, announced last week, which he says... Holyrood News
MSP calls for cancellation fund to protect hospitality jobs 14th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is calling on the Scottish Government to provide emergency funding to businesses in the hospitality sector which... Holyrood News
Cameron backs call to protect hospitality jobs 13th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is calling on the Scottish Government to heed warnings that the hospitality sector is facing a financial crisis in the... Holyrood News
Anger as cynical SNP cut funding for councils 13th December 2021 Local elected representatives have said that councillors could be left carrying the can for increasing council tax and cutting services in the wake of the SNP... Local News
Forbes' evasive "answers" cast more doubt on A9 and A96 dualling 9th December 2021 Responding after Finance Secretary Kate Forbes conspicuously failed to confirm the dualling of the A9 and A96 would go ahead - despite being repeatedly... Holyrood News
SNP Budget slashes funding for key regional agencies 9th December 2021 The SNP/Green budget presented today has slashed the funding of key government agencies in the Highlands and Islands according to regional MSP Donald Cameron... Holyrood News
Cameron backs Disabled Children and Young People Bill 9th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is pledging his support to a bill which aims to improve the life chances of disabled young people. The Disabled... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston backs warnings on unscrupulous pet-sellers 9th December 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is backing warnings from the UK’s top vet that the public should be wary of unscrupulous pet-sellers in the run... Reports
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National 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
