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
Waste concerns raised by MSP and Councillor 22nd July 2020 Two local elected representatives have warned that problems with waste and litter are upsetting communities in parts of Argyll and Bute. Highlands and Islands... Local News
Help for food business operators to open safely 22nd July 2020 Food businesses play a major role in Argyll and Bute’s economy. Many have continued to operate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but some will be starting to... Local News
No surprise that A82 is Scotland’s deadliest road 22nd July 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has said that he is not surprised that the A82 trunk road, which links Glasgow and Inverness, via Fort William, has... Local News
Dairy farmers urged to speak up 22nd July 2020 Dairy farmers in Argyll and Bute are being urged by a local politician to take part in a consultation on ending unfair practices in the sector. The consultation... Local News
UK support saves jobs and lives 21st July 2020 The Prime Minister has made clear we will not allow a second independence referendum. We are only just beginning to emerge from this health crisis, and the... Local News
Cameron adds name to proposed disability Bill 17th July 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given his backing to a proposed Bill which aims to improve outcomes for children and young people with a disability... Local News
One in three Scottish workers directly supported by the UK Government 16th July 2020 Rishi Sunak and the UK Government have protected nearly 900,000 Scottish jobs. New figures published recently show the UK Treasury has paid the wages of 736,500... Local News
£315k to help open towns safely during COVID-19 16th July 2020 Argyll and Bute Council has been awarded £315,000 funding from the Spaces for People Programme, to deliver temporary infrastructure to make it safer for people... Local News
Helensburgh Waterfront Contract Awarded 16th July 2020 A £22m contract to give Helensburgh a high quality swimming pool and leisure centre has been awarded to Heron Brothers Ltd. The contract will also deliver... Local News
How we’re helping people affected by Coronavirus 20th March 2020 We’re providing a coordinated, comprehensive response to coronavirus so every person in this country has the support they need in the coming months. National News
How we are supporting small businesses during COVID-19 19th March 2020 We’re providing a £330 billion package of loans and guarantees to keep businesses afloat in critical times. National News
This Government’s response to coronavirus so far 16th March 2020 Coronavirus is the worst public health crisis for a generation. Here is how this Government is tackling it. National News
How our 2020 Budget delivers for Small Businesses 13th March 2020 This Budget delivers on our promises to support British businesses, fulfils promises made in our manifesto, and gets things done. National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News
Everything you need to know about the 2020 Budget 11th March 2020 Our budget delivers for the British people, levelling up our economy and delivering on our manifesto pledges. Here’s what you need to know about the 2020 budget... National News
