Eagle secures Parliamentary win over calls to axe the Family Farm Tax Thursday, 21 November, 2024 Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Fishing, Tim Eagle MSP, secured a rare Parliamentary victory for the Scottish Conservatives over the UK Labour Government's changes to Agricultural Property Relief and Business Relief. In a Scottish Conservative-led debate, the motion tabled by Tim Eagle secured a majority of votes from other parties to call on the Labour Government to... Local News
Affordable home ownership needed for locals 7th September 2020 I have been out and about in my ward once again and I had the opportunity to catch up with my constituents in Bowmore. As we transition out of the corona virus... Local News
Road looks like surface of the moon 4th September 2020 I have been in contacted by a large number of my constituents who have been raising justifiable concerns about the terrible conditions of local roads on the... Local News
“Eat out” scheme goes down a treat in Argyll and Bute 4th September 2020 According to figures released by the UK Government, the “Eat Out to Help Out” discount scheme has gone down very well in Argyll and Bute with 85,000 meals... Local News
SNP “betrayed fishermen” over Fisheries Bill 3rd September 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that coastal communities in his region are feeling betrayed after SNP MPs voted to block legislation that will... Local News
Education Scotland endorses Argyll and Bute teacher programme 3rd September 2020 Education Scotland has endorsed a professional teacher programme that was created by a team of education staff from Argyll and Bute Council. Jay Helbert, head... Local News
Support our hard working farmers and fishermen 31st August 2020 As we recover from the huge shock delivered to our economy by the Coronavirus it is essential that we support our vital farming and fishing industries that have... Local News
Keep eating out (and helping out) urges Cameron 31st August 2020 The “Eat Out to Help Out” discount scheme has been so successful that Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is urging local people to keep to the habit if... Local News
Planning service reports on continuous improvement 31st August 2020 The council’s Planning Service is focused on ensuring that Argyll and Bute is open for business and supporting economic growth by offering the high-quality... Local News
Cameron welcomes jobs plan 31st August 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that jobs plan, launched today by Scottish Conservative leader, Douglas Ross, is exactly what his region needs... Local News
The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
We’re extending coronavirus testing to meet our 100,000 tests a day target 30th April 2020 From today, Coronavirus testing has been extended further to protect our most vulnerable and keep people safe. National News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National 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
