Columns and Opinions

It has been two weeks since Aberdeenshire went to the polls and elected our local councillors for the next five years. 

Earlier this month  in Parliament saw several important Bills receive Royal Assent and become law.

The last week in Parliament before prorogation saw several important Bills receive Royal Assent and become law.

Last week in Parliament saw several important Bills receive Royal Assent and become law. 

This week has seen the removal of the last covid restrictions in Scotland, meaning there is no legal requirement to wear face coverings in indoor settings. 

This is a welcome move, if somewhat overdue, and brings us back into lockstep with the rest of the UK. 

The UK Government last week announced its Energy Security Strategy, setting out how Great Britain will accelerate the deployment of wind, new nuclear, solar and hydrogen, whilst supporting the production of domestic oil and gas.

The UK Government last week announced its Energy Security Strategy, setting out how Great Britain will accelerate the deployment of wind, new nuclear, solar and hydrogen, whilst supporting the production of domestic oil and gas.

In his Spring Statement, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced measures the UK Government are taking to help ease the pressure of the rising cost of living. 

Last week in his Spring Statement, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak announced measures the UK Government are taking to ease the pressure of the rising cost of living. 

Last week, the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ Scheme went live. 

This fantastic initiative will offer lasting security to tens of thousands of Ukrainians who have had to flee from conflict in their home country.