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
Edward Mountain MSP comments on expected total of £3.4m in compensation payments for NHS Highland bullying victims 28th September 2021 NHS Highland has confirmed that it expects to pay £3.4 million in settlements to former and current employees as a result of bullying. Reacting to this news... Local News
“Victory for common sense” as controversial council ward changes rejected by Holyrood 28th September 2021 MSPs have today unanimously voted against controversial proposals to change several Highland Council wards, and which had the potential to reduce local... Local News
Comment on NHS Highland £3.4m bullying pay-out 28th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “It is dismaying that so much taxpayers’ money, which could have been spent on healthcare, is being paid to staff... Local News
Disappointment as SNP and Greens fail to support ambulance debate 27th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said he is disappointed local SNP and Green MSPs have failed to support his motion on Scotland’s ambulance... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP sets out vision to resolve mental health crisis in the Highlands 27th September 2021 The Highlands continues to be in the midst of a mental health crisis and we need to see action urgently. Years of under-resourcing our overstretched mental... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP challenges SNP Govt to bring forward long-delayed crofting reform by end of 2022 24th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has pressed the SNP Government to bring forward crofting reform legislation by the end of 2022. Edward Mountain MSP... Local News
MSP secures parliamentary debate on ambulance crisis 23rd September 2021 The growing crisis facing Scotland’s ambulance provision will be discussed in the Scottish Parliament next week after Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro... Holyrood News
Kinlochshiel shinty success recognised at Holyrood 23rd September 2021 The success of Kinlochshiel Shinty Club in winning the sport’s most prestigious competition has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament. The club, based at... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP calls on SNP Govt to set target for return of face-to-face GP services 22nd September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain is calling on the SNP Government to set a target date for the return of more normal, face-to-face GP services. Edward... Local News
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