Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan Tuesday, 3 March, 2026 Highland Conservatives set out a “common sense” budget plan focused on lower tax, stronger services and support for families and businesses. Highland Council’s Conservative & Unionist Group has published its 2026/27 budget amendment ahead of Thursday’s full Council meeting, setting out what it describes as a responsible and deliverable plan to strengthen frontline services, support working... Local News
Edward Mountain MSP: ‘Swift resolution’ needed with barley growers fearing crop will have no market as whisky distillers scale back production 24th April 2020 Today, Edward Mountain MSP called on the Scottish Government to find a ‘swift resolution’ for barley growers who fear their crop will be left without a market... Local News
More businesses slam SNP over emergency support 24th April 2020 Scottish Conservative shadow finance secretary Donald Cameron has spoken out after another Scottish business owner attacked the SNP over a lack of support for... Holyrood News
Sporting businesses must not be forgotten says MSP 22nd April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is supporting calls for sporting businesses to receive government assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak. Mr Cameron... Holyrood News
Welcome given to hydro boost 22nd April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has given a warm welcome to news that the historic Kinlochleven hydro-power station has significantly increased its... Local News
SNP loopholes in support grants could drive firms out of business says Cameron 21st April 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary, Donald Cameron, has warned that continued differences in providing financial support between Scotland and the rest of the UK are... Holyrood News
MSP puts case for construction industry to minister 21st April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron has urged the Scottish Government to ensure that it is ready to allow construction projects to re-start when conditions... Holyrood News
Edward Mountain MSP article on Staying Connected 20th April 2020 During the last four weeks of lockdown and with at least another three weeks in sight there is probably one service, after the NHS, that we all have all come to... Local News
Cameron holding virtual meeting with Lochaber businesses 20th April 2020 Shadow Finance Secretary Donald Cameron is conducting a virtual consultation with local businesses tomorrow (Tuesday 21st April) at a meeting organised by the... Local News
Cameron backs NFU Scotland on Chinese lanterns 18th April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Donald Cameron is backing NFU Scotland’s condemnation of plans for a mass release of Chinese lanterns. Mr Cameron said: “My region... Holyrood News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
