Number of furloughed workers is down by 100
Shetland had the lowest percentage of workers on furlough across Scotland in April, the latest HMRC figures show. Just seven per cent of the workforce…
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Funding available to help women train for jobs in Shetland’s aquaculture and rural sectors
A new scheme has launched to support women interested in working in rural and aquaculture sectors, which play a major role in Shetland’s economy. The …
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Shetland software firm’s role developing maths game welcomed as ‘exciting opportunity’ for new creative jobs
A Shetland software company is involved in the development of a computer game which aims to boost pupils’ maths skills.
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Carmichael blasts lack of ambition in spending review and demands more investment
Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spending review amounts to a retreat in ambition masked by warm words, according to MP Alistair Carmichael.
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Reaction given to government’s next step in economic recovery
A new job support scheme unveiled by Chancellor Rishi Sunak as part of a winter economy plan has been given a mixed reaction.
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Petition attracts over 2,500 signatures
A petition calling for action to help save hotels from closure and instead pull the plug on the Sella Ness accommodation block has attracted over
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Questions raised over Islands Deal
Clarity is being sought from the Scottish government on when an Islands Deal will be brought forward to help boost the Shetland economy, as well
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MP in call for ‘long term programme’ to protect jobs in seasonal economy
A call has been made on the government to ensure a “long-term programme” is rolled out to protect jobs in the seasonal economy. Isles MP…
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Sullom Voe job losses ‘obviously a blow’, says council leader
Job losses at Sullom Voe oil terminal are “obviously a blow to the individuals affected,” said council leader Steven Coutts.
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Eighty jobs to go at Sullom Voe Terminal
Eighty jobs are expected to be lost at Sullom Voe Terminal as EnQuest looks to cut around a quarter of its workforce at the North…
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Actions for the trust (George Sutherland)
Shetland Amenity Trust responds to former employee’s criticism. What do you think is the best way to solve the trust’s financial crisis?
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Jobs could be cut as amenity trust grapples with “critical” financial position
Jobs at Shetland Amenity Trust are hanging in the balance as the trust attempts to bounce back from a “critical” financial position – needing to
READ FULL STORYPoor end to year prompts loss of 25 jobs at Grieg Seafood
Grieg Seafood has paid off 25 staff following poor results in the last quarter of 2015.
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Nine jobs created at Yell-based marine firm
A Yell-based marine firm that specialises in transporting live fish is doubling the number of staff it employs after acquiring a new vessel.
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