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MP seeks urgent clarity on fishing exports

Thursday, 14 January, 2021

Borders MP, John Lamont, has raised issues facing Berwickshire fishermen in the House of Commons. Mr Lamont has been in contact with representatives of the industry in the Borders and heard the issues they are facing. He has been discussing the issues with DEFRA and Scotland Office ministers since the beginning of January. British seafood has been unable to reach the EU market in a timely manner...

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Local support for transport review grows

13th January 2021

A Borders MP has welcomed local community organisations submitting evidence to a UK Government review which could see cross-border transport improvements. The...

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MP receives vaccination supply commitment

12th January 2021

The UK Government has confirmed that the Scottish NHS is receiving its fair share of Covid-19 vaccine supply and is ready right now to be used. Borders MP, John...

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Jobseekers launching businesses in the Borders

11th January 2021

New figures show that between April 2011 and June 2020, 270 Borderers started a business with help from their local Jobcentre. The New Enterprise Allowance was...

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New Galashiels testing centre welcomed

11th January 2021

The UK Government has opened a new walk through testing centre in Galashiels. The centre opened on Saturday 9th January at Langlee Community Centre. The centre...

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SNP not lifting a finger in hopes of fishing failure

7th January 2021

The SNP are not lifting a finger to help Scottish fishing exports in the hopes of a failure they can blame on Brexit, the Scottish Conservatives have said. In...

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UK Government make 30,000 agricultural visas available

22nd December 2020

The UK Government has announced that the number of visas available for next year’s fruit and vegetable pickers will increase to 30,000. The 30,000 visas allow...

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Borders Samaritans stand ready to help this Christmas

16th December 2020

Borderers are being reminded that Samaritans will be working 24/7, even over Christmas and Hogmanay to help those in need. Trained volunteers at Borders Branch...

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Schools to be part of global climate change conference

16th December 2020

The UK will host COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021 where it is expected world leaders will commit to enhance climate change targets. The United Nations Climate...

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UK announces new approach on US cashmere tariffs

9th December 2020

The UK Government is today announcing a new and independent approach to the longstanding trade conflicts that led to Borders businesses being slapped with heavy...

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