Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have welcomed the Chancellor’s focus on stability in the Spring Statement but warned that the fiscal outlook remains challenging amid global unrest. According to the accompanying Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) report, the UK economy is expected to grow by 1.1% in 2026, down from the 1.4% originally forecast in November. […]
Community organisations across the North of Scotland have received a funding boost of over £2 million, delivered through SSEN Transmission’s Regional Community Benefit Fund. A share of £2.37 million has been awarded to 14 projects that will help aid skills development, support the culture of the region, or help alleviate fuel poverty. Several Highlands-based projects
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New 12-bed extension part of multi-million pound investment in region. Care services in Strathspey are set for a major boost as plans for a new extension to Grantown’s Lynemore Care Home have been approved. The extension will include 12 en-suite bedrooms, a new dining area with a covered outdoor terrace, a quiet space for residents,
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Agilico Workplace Technology has been awarded the BSI Kitemark™ certification under BS 8887-220:2010 for remanufacturing under its Agilico Zero programme, becoming the first independent Managed Print Service (MPS) provider in the UK to achieve this standard. The accreditation recognises Agilico’s commitment to circular economy principles through its rigorous process for remanufacturing multifunctional devices (MFDs). The
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New Start Highland has officially taken over management of the Highland Foodbank from Blythswood Care. The Foodbank provides vital support to more than 5,000 people each year and following two decades of dedicated leadership and successful delivery, Blythswood has entrusted New Start Highland to lead the Foodbank into its next chapter. In partnership with leading
Graduate apprentices are at the heart of the shift at UHI Inverness towards work-based learning to meet current skills needs and regional economic growth. It began offering graduate apprenticeships, work-based learning degrees, in Civil Engineering and Early Learning and Childcare in 2019, then added Business Management and Construction and the Built Environment, and introduced Engineering
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The Archie Foundation fundraiser will raise money for babies, children and families in the Highlands and beyond. The Archie Foundation is calling for people in the Highlands of all ages and abilities to get moving this March, as it launches sign-ups for its annual Marathon March fundraiser. The charity challenge encourages participants to move a
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The MV Arrow has been secured to provide dedicated logistics support for SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub and Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link – strengthening project delivery while helping safeguard the existing Stornoway to Ullapool ferry service. Securing a dedicated vessel to handle construction materials and project freight means logistics can be managed independently,
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Cyber threats aren’t just a problem for large organisations or government bodies — they affect businesses of every size, across every sector. That’s why CyberScotland Week is such an important initiative. It’s a national campaign focused on helping individuals and organisations build the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe online. For businesses across
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Inverness Chamber member Alan White, a director of Interactive Health and Wristbud.com Ltd, joined the HIE contingent on a learning journey supported by the HIE Innovation programme at the recent World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Cannes. The Inverness-based company is developing a specialised AI-powered wearable ‘Wristbud”, designed to manage mental health. He describes the learning
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