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 must act on ferry concerns - Cameron 9th June 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that SNP ministers must act to reassure island communities badly affected by the ongoing crisis affecting... Local News
Chronic pain concerns raised by MSP 9th June 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has expressed concern about the length of time some local residents are having to wait for a referral to a... Local News
Furlough scheme supporting 14,800 in Highland 9th June 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that the UK Government’s furlough scheme is still playing a vital role in protecting jobs and... Local News
Furlough scheme supporting 4,400 in Argyll and Bute 9th June 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that the UK Government’s furlough scheme is still playing a vital role in protecting jobs and livelihoods in... Local News
MSP warns over wildfires risk across Highlands and Islands 8th June 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston is urging local people and visitors to be especially vigilant about the risk of wildfires after fire crews were... Local News
Comment on Loch Seaforth update from CalMac 7th June 2021 Commenting on an update provided by CalMac on the MV Loch Seaforth breakdown, Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron said: “While it is good to know that, at... Local News
Cameron demands ferry plan from SNP 4th June 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has written to the Minister for Transport demanding an action plan explaining how the SNP Government will make good on... Local News
Ministers need to tackle operations backlog - Cameron 3rd June 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has drawn attention to the number of cancelled operations in the NHS Highland region due to the Covid pandemic... Holyrood News
Mental health treatment for young people has never been more important - Cameron 3rd June 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that resourcing mental health treatment for young people has never been more important, after new statistics... Opinions
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