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
Comment on Accounts Commission report on Council Funding 26th January 2021 Commenting on the Accounts Commission report on council funding and the impact of Covid-19, Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “The... Holyrood News
Scottish Budget must include measures to support Highlands and Islands 26th January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has called on SNP ministers to ensure this week’s Scottish Government budget recognises the impact of the... Holyrood News
463 children still waiting for neurodevelopmental assessment in NHS Highland 26th January 2021 NHS Highland have confirmed that, as at 16 December 2020, 463 children are on the waiting list to commence neurodevelopmental assessment. There are a further... Local News
Call for support for pig farmers hit by Covid closure 25th January 2021 The SNP Government has been urged to support pig farmers amid concerns that Scotland’s only major pig slaughter facility has had to shut after a staff Covid-19... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP January Article for the Inverness Courier 25th January 2021 While the New Year has brought new lockdown restrictions, the rollout of the vaccine offers everyone genuine hope and a route out of this pandemic. The UK has... Local News
Patients awaiting transplant operations to be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccine 25th January 2021 The Scottish Government has confirmed that those awaiting transplant operations will soon be granted priority status for the Covid-19 vaccine by the Joint... Local News
Special budget measures required to revive Highlands and Islands economy 22nd January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that next week’s Scottish Government budget, due to be announced on 28th January, must include special... Local News
Cameron backs call for u-turn on support for B&Bs 22nd January 2021 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is backing demands for the SNP to perform a u-turn after self-catering and B&B operators were excluded from top-up... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP welcomes new £7m fund for B&Bs and self-caterers 22nd January 2021 Edward Mountain MSP has welcomed the launch of a new £7m fund to support B&Bs and self-catering properties which have been impacted by the Covid-19 lockdown... 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
