COUNCILS: Scotland‘s local authorities need a significant financial settlement in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report said yesterday.
Research by the Accounts Commission found that the most vulnerable, minority groups and women were worst affected by changes brought about by the virus crisis.
Experts warned that the funding situation looks uncertain and said it was vital for councils to have longer-term financial security.
FOOD INDUSTRY: An action group involving trade unions and other stakeholders has met to discuss the future for workers at the under-threat McVitie’s biscuit factory in Glasgow.
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes co-chaired the meeting of union and industry experts on how to prevent the loss of up to 468 jobs.