Council leader urges local people to "make their voices heard" on library consultation Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 Moray Council leader Kathleen Robertson is urging local people to “make their voices” heard over the future of library services across the region. The Conservative councillor has highlighted that a current consultation on how library services will be delivered going forward will finish on Sunday 1 December. The proposals have been drawn up by council officers, rather than the Conservative... Local News
Most vulnerable risk missing out because of data delays 8th April 2020 Vulnerable people across the Highlands and Islands risk missing out on getting vital supplies because of Scottish Government delays in providing supermarkets... Holyrood NewsLocal News
MSP raises concerns over COVID testing 3rd April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has raised concerns over the consistency of coronavirus testing across Scotland. Questioning the Cabinet... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston welcomes U-turn on jury trials 1st April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the decision of the Scottish Government to reverse its proposal to replace trial by jury and on... Holyrood News
Halcro Johnston “unsurprised” by childcare expansion delay 31st March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has said that he is “unsurprised” that the Scottish Government is suspending the deadline for delivery of its... Holyrood News
MSP welcomes action to boost volunteer numbers 30th March 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the launch of a new drive to boost volunteer numbers in Scotland. The Scottish Government’s... Holyrood News
Coronavirus response helicopter hub to Kinloss Barracks 27th March 2020 Moray MP Douglas Ross has commented following the announcement that three RAF Puma helicopters will be based at Kinloss Barracks in support of the Government’s... Local NewsWestminster News
Please support local businesses 25th March 2020 A Highlands and Islands MSP is urging people to support their local shops and businesses as much as possible during the coronavirus emergency. Jamie Halcro... Holyrood News
Moray MP continues to seek support for self-employed during Coronavirus period 24th March 2020 Commenting after the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak MP promised further measures to help self-employed people during the Coronavirus period, Moray MP... Westminster News
COMMENT FROM JAMIE HALCRO JOHNSTON ON CONCERNS OF SELF-EMPLOYED PEOPLE 24th March 2020 Commenting on the concerns of self-employed people in the Highlands and Islands , MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “There will be many people worried about what... Holyrood News
Our COVID Winter Plan 23rd November 2020 During this period of national restrictions, our COVID Winter Plan will the NHS, keeps children in school and lets the economy get moving again. National News
Our largest boost to our Nation’s Defence in a Generation 19th November 2020 We’re delivering a funding boost of over £24 billion for our nation’s defence. Ensuring we keep our nation safe from the evolving international threats we face. National News
Our Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution 18th November 2020 Today, the Prime Minister has outlined his ten-point plan to bring about a green industrial revolution, creating 250,000 jobs and helping us to build back... National News
More than 19,000 jobs created by Kickstart Scheme 12th November 2020 Today the Chancellor has confirmed that more than 19,000 job placements have been created by our Kickstart Scheme so far – with tens of thousands more expected... National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on the COVID Vaccine in Full 9th November 2020 Read in full the Prime Minister's statement on mass testing progress, the Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine and more. National News
4 Ways this Government is Supporting Businesses this Winter 6th November 2020 Throughout this pandemic, our priority has been clear: to protect lives and livelihoods. The Government’s announcements today will support businesses this... National News
