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
MSP highlights business concerns over SNP's botched vaccine passports scheme 22nd September 2021 The Deputy First Minister has admitted to “a difference of opinion” with leading Scottish business organisations over the introduction of vaccine passports for... Holyrood News
COMMENT ON REPLACEMENT FERRY FOR ISLAY 22nd September 2021 Commenting on news that CalMac is drafting in a 23-year-old ferry to temporarily replace the 36-year-old MV Hebridean Isles which has broken down, Highlands and... Local News
Award-winning Orkney brewery praised in Parliament 22nd September 2021 The Quoyloo-based Orkney Brewery has won cross-party praise in the Scottish Parliament after receiving an award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). The... Holyrood News
MSP urges motorists to check their eyesight 22nd September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has marked National Eye Health Week by urging motorists to take an eye-test if they have any doubt about being able to... Local News
HCUA Chair marks the passing of Cllr Ian Ramon 21st September 2021 HCUA Chair Mrs A Anderson has added her comments on hearing the sad news that Cllr Ian Ramon has died: "I was saddened to hear of the death of Ian Ramon and... Local News
Statement on the death of Cllr Ian Ramon 21st September 2021 Responding to the announcement of the death of Fort William and Ardnamurchan Councillor Ian Ramon, Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP said: “I was saddened to hear the... Local News
Ferry crisis going from bad to worse – Cameron 20th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the ferry crisis which is afflicting communities across his region is going “from bad to worse” and that... Local News
The SNP's bill for its incompetence just gets bigger and bigger - and you are paying for it 17th September 2021 Yet again the true cost of SNP incompetence and failure is revealed: another huge pile of your money to add to the £million plus that Sturgeon had already... Opinions
Comment from Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP on yesterday’s vote on the future of North Sea oil and gas 16th September 2021 Following a vote at the Scottish Parliament yesterday on a Scottish Conservative motion to support future oil and gas projects, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie... Holyrood 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
