18 h. ago Renfrewshire Council prepares funding bids which could unlock regeneration of Lochwinnoch

Officials will submit applications to Historic Environment Scotland and National Lottery for ambitious 'Cornerstones Project'.

Politics

39 h. ago North Lanarkshire councillors endorse plan supporting families and improving school attendance

The report, which was unanimously endorsed by North Lanarkshire Council’s education committee, described how the council is using additional funding from external bodies to provide preventative support at the earliest stage.

Culture

63 h. ago Child poverty rate among rural Dumfries and Galloway communities hits record high

New figures show there has been a huge increase in rural poverty rates over the past 15 years.

Events

65 h. ago Thousands to get £100 in cost of living help as scheme reopens

In the recent extension of the Household Support Fund scheme, Hartlepool Council received £1.75million in funding and recently confirmed how it planned to spend it

Economics

66 h. ago Finance expert shares five ways to use bank holiday weekend to beat inflation rate rise

The UK inflation rate increased from 2.6 per cent in March to 3.5 per cent in April.

Economics

7 d. ago Humanities groups sue Trump administration to reverse local funding cuts

A humanities federation and a state council have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to reverse local funding cuts made by Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and the National Endowment for the Humanities

Politics

8 d. ago Increase in rates paid by Renfrewshire Council to funded childcare providers approved

The changes were rubber-stamped at a meeting of the education and children's services policy board.

Politics

8 d. ago UK households eligible for new cost of living support worth up to £500

The money is being distributed by Worcestershire County Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme - we explain the full list of eligibility

Economics

9 d. ago Increases in rates paid by Renfrewshire Council to funded childcare providers goes before councillors

Local authority relies on approved funded providers in fulfilling its duty of delivering early learning and childcare to eligible children.

Politics

1 week ago Wishaw primary school embarks on its first international partnership connecting with pupils in war

Wishaw Academy Primary School is among 100 schools in the UK and Ukraine officially paired through the British Council’s UK-Ukraine School Partnership programme, funded by the UK Government, which uses a shared love of reading to foster cultural understanding and support emotional wellbeing.

Events

1 week ago Credit card provider increases 9.9% interest rate to 26.6% 'out of the blue'

The card was extremely popular with applicants as it offered a low interest rate — but things have changed

Politics

2 w. ago UK households urged to apply for new cost of living support worth £300

The money is being distributed by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council as part of the Household Support Fund scheme - we explain who is eligible and how to apply

Economics

2 w. ago Federal Reserve warns of inflation and jobs risks amid Trump’s erratic trade strategy

Central bank says ‘uncertainty has increased’ as it opts to maintain benchmark interest rate for third time in a rowThe Federal Reserve kept interest rates on hold and called out growing dangers in the US economy amid Donald Trump’s erratic rollout of an aggressive trade strategy.Jerome Powell, the US central bank’s chair, cautioned that the president’s tariffs are likely to lift prices, weaken growth and increase unemployment if maintained. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Over £470 raised at Guide Dogs fundraiser hosted by South Lanarkshire Council in East Kilbride

Councillor Joe Fagan arranged the Make Every Cuppa Count event on behalf of the council’s Touch a Life, Make a Difference appeal.

Economics

2 w. ago New life breathed into 600 UK pubs with 1,000 jobs created in £40m Heineken cash injection

Watch today’s business headlines in less than two minutes as Heineken pumps a major cash injection into its UK pubs, UK interest rates are expected to be cut and Next to post increased profits.

Economics

3 w. ago Wealthy Edinburgh residents to be asked to spend more money on city projects by council

A fundraising team will be formed by Edinburgh City Council to approach wealthy residents about contributing more.

Economics

3 w. ago Councils considering 8% pay offer for workers as strike ballot looms

EXCLUSIVE: A council insider said the two year deal would depend on extra funds from the SNP Government.

Economics