25 h. ago Grangemouth residents quiz Falkirk council chiefs on town's future

The packed meeting wanted answers on better housing and more jobs

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30 h. ago Keir Starmer urged to ramp up defence spending – UK politics live

This is ‘probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence since the second world war’, says Lib Dem leader Ed Davey as he calls for more spendingHello and welcome to our rolling coverage of UK politics.The Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey has said the government must swiftly ramp up defence spending to 2.5% of gross domestic product (GDP).I’ve never known a time like this, it is probably one of the most alarming times for Britain’s defence and security since the second world war, with our closest ally changing their position. So we have to debate it, it is going to be difficult.I don’t think there’s an easy solution, but we have put some ideas on the table. One idea we have put is to increase the digital services taxes, a tax on about 20 multinational companies with turnovers of over £500m and we would raise it from the current 2% to 10%.Foreign secretary David Lammy is in South Africa for the second day of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting.Scottish Labour leader Anas ...

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44 h. ago Falkirk Council primary school closed for at least six months after defects discovered

Falkirk Council education bosses have announced a primary school will be closed until at least August with pupils sent to other schools across the district.

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49 h. ago Falkirk council tax could rise by up to 20 per cent to balance books

The local authority will meet on March 6 to decide its budget for the year ahead

Economics

52 h. ago Vital Falkirk food pantry under threat as council set to close its home

MP Euan Stainbank is urging Falkirk Council to 'get back round the table' to find a home for Martha's Pantry.

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3 d. ago Falkirk Council leader welcomes £25 million to spur on 'just transition' for Grangemouth

First Minister John Swinney says the cash will help Grangemouth play a key role in Scotland's Net Zero future

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4 d. ago Falkirk Council says action needed 'here and now' for Grangemouth jobs

While Independent said the SNP were 'posturing' letter will be sent to urge immediate action from Westminster and Holyrood

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