MP highlights impact of local bank branch closures in the Borders Friday, 22 October, 2021 John Lamont MP recently participated in a Westminster Hall debate in Parliament about maintaining access to cash, highlighting the closures of the TSB Banks in Hawick and Kelso, and the planned closure of Virgin Money in Galashiels. The local picture in the Borders mirrors a national trend of banking firms closing high street branches. Between 1986 and 2014, the number of bank branches in the UK... Articles
Borders MP joins Alzheimer’s Research UK to support dementia research 28th September 2021 To mark World Alzheimer’s Month, John Lamont MP joined Alzheimer’s Research UK at an event in Parliament to show his support for dementia research. The aim of... Articles
UK Government to introduce carer’s leave 27th September 2021 The UK Government will introduce one week’s leave for unpaid carers, helping people to balance a job with caring for a dependant. The move is set to benefit... Articles
All tips to go to staff under new government plans 24th September 2021 The UK Government will introduce legislation to stop unscrupulous businesses from taking tips meant for staff, providing a boost to hospitality workers in the... Articles
MPs add support to Borderlands culture 'city' bid 22nd September 2021 Local MPs, John Lamont and David Mundell have registered their support at Westminster for the Borderlands to become 2025 UK City of Culture. In a joint formal... Articles
Borders A&E waiting times branded ‘unacceptable’ 21st September 2021 Borders parliamentarians are urging SNP Health Secretary Humza Yousaf to deliver a proper remobilisation plan for the NHS, to curb ‘unacceptable’ A&E waiting... Articles
Home Office to fund resettlement of Afghans in the Borders 14th September 2021 The Home Office has announced that the Scottish Borders will receive a generous funding package to support the resettlement of families who have come to the UK... Articles
Number of furloughed Borderers continue to fall 13th September 2021 The number of people on furlough in the Scottish Borders has continued to fall, according to new figures. 2,200 people were still on the scheme at the end of... Articles
Borders politicians attend Kelso Ram Sales 10th September 2021 After the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of last year’s event, representatives of the Borders in the UK and Scottish Parliaments attended the 2021... Articles
SNP to vote against more money for NHS Borders 8th September 2021 The UK Government is to introduce a new Health and Social Care Levy that will provide extra funding for the NHS in Scotland. The Levy will benefit Scotland’s... Articles
