7 h. ago Joseph Parker drops Martin Bakole in round 2 to retain WBO heavyweight title as short notice opponent blown away

North Lanarkshire based Bakole accepted the fight at 48 hours notice in Saudi Arabia after Daniel Dubois pulled out with illness

Politics

40 h. ago South Korea calls on Trump administration to exclude their country from trade tariffs

The state-run Korea Development Institute has downgraded its growth forecast for the national economy to 1.6% in 2025

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40 h. ago North Lanarkshire's Provost welcomes new schools commitment in council budget

The schools will feature within new hubs which will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

Politics

42 h. ago Three new community hubs will be built after North Lanarkshire Council confirmed investment plans during budget

The new hubs, which will include state-of-the-art primary schools, will be built in Glenboig, Ravenscraig and Cumbernauld’s Abronhill.

Economics

44 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council confirms 10 per cent council tax rise in budget

The rise outstrips inflation and is one of the higher rates in Scotland.

Economics

57 h. ago North Lanarkshire Council approves funding of £222,361 to 27 community organisations in Cumbernauld

The grants will support a range of projects aimed at improving local services, enhancing wellbeing, and strengthening community engagement.

Economics

60 h. ago Gatwick Airport second runway backed by union bosses days before crunch deadline

The heads of the GMB and Prospect unions have written to the Transport Secretary arguing for a second runway at Gatwick to create jobs and boost economic growth

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66 h. ago Lanarkshire Labour politicians announce candidacy for 2026 Scottish Parliament election

Central Scotland list MSP Mark Griffin and North Lanarkshire councillor Ayeshah Khan announced their intentions to stand as the party's candidates in the twinned selection of Uddingston & Bellshill and Motherwell & Wishaw

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66 h. ago ‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees label was economic madness amid film boom, says Nandy

Lisa Nandy said targeted support for the arts and culture sector will help create jobs and achieve economic ‘growth’ throughout the country.

Economics

3 d. ago Department for Work and Pensions looking to help more North Lanarkshire jobseekers and businesses

There are currently "vacancies in virtually every sector" in a boost to anyone looking to find work.

Economics

3 d. ago Coatbridge MSP welcomes £2.23m investment in North Lanarkshire play parks

The facilities to receive a boost include sites at Scarhill Street in Kirkshaws and Dunalastair Drive in Stepps.

Economics

3 d. ago Rachel Reeves meets with Britain's top investment bankers as she scrambles for economic growth

The Chancellor met with bosses from JP Morgan, Blackrock, Abrdn, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Citi, Fidelity and Schroders in Downing Street this morning.

Economics

3 d. ago Minister for Housing visits one of Europe’s largest brownfield regeneration projects at Ravenscraig

Paul McLennan, Minister for Housing, visited Ravenscraig today to see firsthand the transformation of one of Europe’s largest brownfield regeneration projects. Hosted by Russell Wilkie, Director of Ravenscraig, the visit provided an opportunity to see the progress made so far and discuss the exciting future plans for the 1,200-acre site in North Lanarkshire.

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3 d. ago Why is Spain’s economy booming? Thanks to migration – which proves xenophobia doesn’t pay | María Ramírez

With Spanish GDP growth leading Europe last year, diversity is making us richer – not only financially but culturally, tooThe world’s fastest growing major advanced economy last year was most likely Spain. According to preliminary official data for 2024, Spain’s GDP grew by 3.2%, almost five times the eurozone average and more than the US, which did pretty well too. In December, the Economist ranked Spain first among 37 mostly wealthy countries based on five indicators: GDP, stock market performance, core inflation, unemployment and government deficits. Forecasts for 2025 look good.Why is Spain doing so well? One key reason is immigration. Recent population flows, particularly but not only from Colombia, Venezuela and other Latin American countries, as well as Morocco, have boosted domestic demand and rejuvenated the workforce. According to the main labour national survey, nearly 90% of new jobs were filled by workers of foreign origin or dual nationality. Unemployment is at its low...

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4 d. ago Actions to support economic growth in year ahead in North Lanarkshire

The Economic Regeneration Delivery Plan Action Plan for 2025/26 outlines how the council and its partners will work to improve the local area for residents and businesses.

Economics

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council to change grant funding system it offers to local businesses

The tiered system will offer £3,000 to businesses which have premises or employees, or which will be VAT registered.

Economics

4 d. ago North Lanarkshire Council sending appointment letters to tenants due five

Checks help the local authority keep its tenants and residents safe and examine the condition of the wiring within the home against safety standards.

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 February: BT downgrade hits shares, wage growth accelerates

An acceleration in wage growth today dealt a setback to hopes for faster cuts in interest rates.

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4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 18 February: Wage growth accelerates, InterContinental buys Ruby chain

An acceleration in wage growth today dealt a setback to hopes for faster cuts in interest rates.

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4 d. ago Europe’s population crisis: see how your country compares – visualised

How anti-immigration politics across the EU clashes with demographic realityThe rise of the far-right could speed up the population decline of Europe, projections show, creating economic shocks including slower growth and soaring costs from pensions and elderly care.Anti-immigration politics is on the rise across the EU, as shown by the gains made by far-right parties in the 2024 elections. Meanwhile, the anti-immigration Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is polling second in the run-up to the German federal election this month. Continue reading...

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