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
Auditor General’s comments are “devastating indictment” of SNP - Cameron 13th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that comments made by the Auditor General for Scotland, Stephen Boyle, are “a devastating indictment” of the... Holyrood News
No Crofting Law Reform commitment is “slap in the face” for crofters 10th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP, Edward Mountain has called out the SNP-Green Government for not including crofting law reform as part of its Programme for Government... Local News
Donald Cameron MSP Comments on the Campbeltown wind-tower manufacturer going into administration. 9th September 2021 Commenting on the announcement that the Campbeltown company CS Wind (UK) Limited has collapsed into Administration, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron... Local News
Statement on SNP's vaccine passports shambles - Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP 9th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston will today vote against a proposal to introduce vaccine passports in Scotland. The Scottish Conservative MSP... Holyrood News
Sturgeon quizzed over air traffic control 9th September 2021 Nicola Sturgeon has been challenged over the Scottish Government’s shambolic handling of the centralisation of air traffic control in the Highlands and Islands... Holyrood News
Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP Comments on Ptarmigan refurbishment (Cairngorm Mountain) 9th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “This is a welcome investment which I’m sure will enhance the experience of visitors venturing up to the... Local News
Highland MSPs working together to improve mental health care provision in the region 9th September 2021 Six Regional MSPs and an MP have joined forces to call on the Scottish Government for additional support for the delivery of mental health care in rural... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP nominates Rachel Howells, from Alness, as a Local Hero 8th September 2021 Rachel Howells, a care practitioner from Alness and who works for Highland Home Carers, has been nominated as a Local Hero by Edward Mountain MSP. Edward... Local News
Ministers’ failings caused ferry crisis – Halcro Johnston 7th September 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that repeated failings by SNP ministers, compounded by a lack of accountability, have contributed to... 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
