3 h. ago Canmoor welcomes Renfrewshire Council senior figures to Westway industrial estate

The visit provided the opportunity to showcase the recently completed developments at the estate and to share plans for future investment.

Politics

4 h. ago John Swinney blasts Elon Musk and reveals he is considering quitting X after billionaire's latest rant

Swinney and other senior Scottish Government figures still routinely post on X despite being increasingly critical of its billionaire owner.

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23 h. ago Renfrewshire Council celebrates new Renfrew Bridge marking one millionth crossing

The bridge over the River Clyde is already making an impact for thousands of people.

Politics

23 h. ago Latest phase of Paisley's West End regeneration masterplan well underway

It will be transformed as part of a project set out by Renfrewshire Council and its housing association partner Sanctuary Scotland.

Politics

44 h. ago Starmer urged to make ‘populist case’ for workers’ rights reforms

Huge survey reveals employment rights overhaul popular with public despite many not knowing about billKeir Starmer must make the “populist case” for workers’ rights reforms, unions have said, after a new mega-poll suggested the reforms were the most popular of almost all policies but have extremely limited public recognition.The employment rights bill will return to the Commons on Monday with a pledge by senior government figures not to water down reforms to zero-hours contracts or new rights at work. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Another senior Swansea City figure leaves after shock Richard Montague exit as statement made

Three members of Montague's staff have left this week

Events

5 d. ago First Robin Cook Memorial Lecture held in London as tribute to former Livingston MP

Current MP Gregor Poynton hosted the Lecture bringing together senior figures from politics and public life to mark 20 years since the former Foreign Secretary’s passing.

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5 d. ago Robin Cook Memorial Lecture marks conclusion of first internship in late Foreign Secretary’s name

Livingston constituency MP Gregor Poynton has hosted the 2025 Robin Cook Memorial Lecture in London, bringing together senior figures from politics and public life to mark 20 years since the former Foreign Secretary’s passing – and to celebrate the conclusion of the first Robin Cook Internship, run by his office.

Society

5 d. ago Businesses demand Renfrewshire Council rethinks Paisley town centre parking charges amid serious economic impact

Local authority urged to hold talks with Paisley First to discuss a "compromise" that gives traders a "fighting chance".

Economics

6 d. ago Israel bombs Hamas leaders in Qatar: IDF blows up building housing terror group's senior figures in 'Operation Summit of Fire', sparking fury across Middle East

Axios correspondent Barak Ravid, citing Israeli officials, said the explosion in Doha was an assassination attempt against Hamas officials

Politics

6 d. ago Cabinet minister Phillipson one of six contenders for Labour deputy leadership

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is the most senior figure going for the vacant role.

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7 d. ago Renfrewshire Council takes on robots to help clean areas in school buildings

Local authority says investment highlights "commitment" to "innovative solutions" in cleaning.

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7 d. ago Renfrewshire Council prepares to write off more than £550,000 of bad debt if given green light

Step set to be taken as recovery of debt from individuals and companies no longer "viable".

Economics

8 d. ago Senior Labour figures tell Keir Starmer to stop making mistakes

Prime minister faces criticism from Emily Thornberry, who highlights risk of ‘handing country to Farage’Keir Starmer has been warned by senior Labour figures to stop making mistakes, before a battle over the party’s deputy leadership and amid fears the government could row back on workers’ rights.As candidates began to jostle to replace Angela Rayner, the prime minister faced public criticism from Emily Thornberry, a potential contender, who said further mistakes from Starmer could lead to having to “hand our country to [Nigel] Farage”. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Renfrewshire Council to prepare action plan as it presses on in fight against poverty

Local authority intends to provide overview of Fairer Renfrewshire programme, setting out priorities and activities for next two years.

Politics

1 week ago Israel’s president to visit London next Thursday for expected talks with ministers

Exclusive: Isaac Herzog will make trip just weeks before UK is planning to recognise statehood of PalestineIsrael’s president will visit London next Thursday just weeks before the UK is expected to recognise the state of Palestine at the UN general assembly, the Guardian understands.Two sources have confirmed Isaac Herzog is expected to meet UK ministers and senior political figures – the first time a senior Israeli leader has been in Britain since the foreign secretary, David Lammy, met his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Sa’ar, on an unannounced visit in the spring. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Plans to add to facilities at Ferguslie Cricket Club in Paisley approved by Renfrewshire Council

Proposal to introduce clubhouse with changing rooms, showers, toilet and social space given green light.

Politics

1 week ago Worries over Renfrewshire Council department's finances as predicted overspend discussed

The situation facing infrastructure, land and environment services has been flagged as a point of concern by elected members.

Economics

2 w. ago Publications aimed at LGBTQ+ audiences face discrimination from advertisers, editors warn

Media figures say ‘gold rush is over’, as attacks on diversity and inclusion have led to some advertisers avoiding outletsPublications aimed at LGBTQ+ and other diverse audiences are facing “good old-fashioned discrimination” as advertisers avoid them after political attacks on diversity and inclusion campaigns, editors have said.Senior figures at publications aimed at the gay community and other minority groups said a previous “gold rush” to work with such titles was over. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Once is unlucky, three times is a pattern: Departures from Starmer’s top team reflect dysfunction in No 10

The departure of Nin Pandit, the third senior figure from Downing Street to quit in 10 months, reflects a government struggling to keep on top of the agenda, says political editor David Maddox

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