“Money spent locally is more likely to stay in the local economy and support local jobs.” Tom Arthur, Scottish Government Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth
Community Wealth Building: Have Your Say
Orkney Fails In Bid For Freeport Status
Freeports are able to attract outside investment by offering lucrative deals which other areas cannot do. It means the Freeports have a significant weakening effect on areas not within their sphere. Around the world Freeports are known for being tax havens, for laundering money and for ignoring workers rights.
Ahead of His Visit to Orkney Who is Nadhim Zahawi ?
On Wednesday 28th of September Orkney Islands Council will be hosting a visit by UK Tory Government Minister Nadhim Zahawi. In 2020 UK PM Boris Johnson visited the islands
It’s A Growth Plan, But Who For?
“The British pound fell around 3% to below $1.1 on Friday, a fresh low since 1985, after the government announced several tax cuts, in an attempt to boost economic growth. ” Trading Economics
Action Needed Now to Address Cost of Living Crisis
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland has called for an emergency meeting with the UK Prime Minister and the heads of the Welsh and Northern Ireland governments.
Stripping Away Powers from The Scottish Parliament
“The UK Government’s approach continues to undermine devolution, to renege on promises made ahead of the EU referendum and puts at risk Scotland’s economic interests and needs.” Ivan McKee Trade Minister, Scottish Government
UK’s ‘Sick’ Economy Hit by Rising Prices & Ill Health of Workers
“It is not just about what the shocks are; it is essentially about what effect they are going to have” Andrew Bailey, Governor Bank of England
The Good, The Bad – & The Budget
“This Budget focuses on tackling the climate emergency, reducing inequalities and supporting economic recovery. “
Time to Re-set ?
“Is it time for a more radical re-set? If so what priorities might we want to put up front and centre?”
What normal?
“The normal that we are being driven towards is a numbing of the horror of the scale of deaths.”
