Tax cuts for Borders workers announced Friday, 23 September, 2022 Chancellor of the Exchequer, Kwasi Kwarteng announced a raft of new measures to boost the UK economy today. This included a tax cut worth £285 on average for workers in the Borders. The Scottish Government is also set to receive a boost to its coffers of around £630 million, allowing them to cut income tax in Scotland or increase spending as they see fit. The government also finalised plans for... Articles
UK Government’s Turing Scheme to help more disadvantaged Scottish students 5th July 2022 As part of the UK Government’s commitment to levelling-up opportunities across the UK, more disadvantaged students in the Scottish Borders will now be able to... Articles
Borders Politicians stand against First Minister’s plans for second referendum on Scottish Independence 29th June 2022 Borders politicians Rachael Hamilton MSP and John Lamont MP have strongly criticised the First Minister’s plans to hold a second independence referendum next... Articles
MP opens Angels Sweet Spot in Hawick 28th June 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, officially opened the new Angels Sweet Spot on Hawick High Street on Friday 17 June. Angels Sweet Spot is owned by Saima and Ishfaq... Articles
UK Government launches fuel market review 27th June 2022 The UK Government has taken action to protect Borderers struggling with the increasing fuel costs. Fuel prices have increased significantly in recent months due... Articles
Questions raised over SNP handling of sexual harassment with Borders MSP 22nd June 2022 MP for the Borders, John Lamont, has written to local MSP, Christine Grahame, to question her position on the SNP’s handling of sexual harassment allegations in... Articles
MP welcomes Storm Arwen Review Final Report 17th June 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, has welcomed the UK Government’s publication of the Storm Arwen Review Final Report. The report was produced by the UK Government in... Articles
UK Government fund to help communities buy local assets 16th June 2022 John Lamont MP is encouraging local community groups to submit bids to the UK Government’s Community Ownership Fund. Mr Lamont is eager for organisations across... Articles
MP aboard first train from Reston in 58 years 23rd May 2022 Borders MP, John Lamont, joined campaigners and local residents as the first train left Reston station in over 58 years. The Transpennine Express service from... Articles
Multiple mobile masts ready to go live across the Borders 22nd May 2022 The Scottish Borders is set to benefit from a whole host of new mobile masts coming online over the next two years. The Extended Area Services masts are part of... Articles
