Borders furloughed plummets to lowest level in 2021 Friday, 30 July, 2021 The number of Borderers on the UK Government’s furlough scheme has plummeted to its lowest level this year in a sign that the Borders economy is recovering well. New figures show that there were only 2,600 people on the furlough scheme at the end of June 2021, or 6% of employees, in the Scottish Borders. This is compared to: January 21 7,500 February 21 7,200 March 21 6,400 April 21 5,400 May 21 3... Articles
Scottish Borders to see big boost in 4G coverage as part of move connect the Union 28th June 2021 Rural communities in the Borders and across Scotland will enjoy the biggest uplifts in mobile coverage under the UK government’s world-first £1 billion... Articles
Scotland receives extra £14.5 billion from UK Government since start of pandemic 28th June 2021 Scotland has benefited from an additional £14.5 billion of UK Government funding since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. This funding has enabled the Scottish... Articles
Borderers serving in Armed Forces celebrated during Armed Forces Week 23rd June 2021 Armed Forces week, beginning on Monday 21st June, is an opportunity to honour those in the Borders who have served in the past and who are serving today. It is... Articles
UK Government announce new plan to drive rapid recovery of tourism sector 22nd June 2021 Borders MP, John Lamont, welcomes the UK Government Tourism Recovery Action Plan to help the sector build back better from the pandemic. In Scotland, this... Articles
Funding available to Borders businesses 22nd June 2021 Small and medium sized businesses in the Borders can apply for funding to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. Businesses that... Articles
Scots wait four times longer to sit their driving theory test than those in England 21st June 2021 A backlog of driving theory tests in Scotland means that individuals will wait an average of 4 months to sit their test. This is four times longer than those in... Articles
Trade Minister meets Borders farmers on Aussie trade deal 21st June 2021 UK Trade Minister, Greg Hands, met with a number of Borders farmers on Friday (18th June) to discuss concerns about the UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement. Local... Articles
Borders businesses set to benefit from new trading opportunities with US 18th June 2021 A new deal struck between the UK Government and the US means businesses in the Borders will benefit from new trading opportunities. This includes the suspension... Articles
UK agrees historic trade deal in boost for Scottish industry 17th June 2021 The United Kingdom and Australia have agreed a historic trade deal – the first negotiated from scratch since leaving the EU. The deal will make it easier for... Articles
