MSP welcomes energy regulator’s standing charge consultation
An MSP has welcomed a decision from the energy regulator to consult on introducing zero standing charges under the price cap. Green MSP Ariane Burgess…
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Families facing crippling energy bills as price cap rises
Families could be up to £2,000 worse off during one of the coldest times of the year following the increase in Ofgem’s price cap on…
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MSP praises free bus travel
Ariane Burgess, the Scottish Green MSP for Highlands & Islands applauds free bus travel for Shetlanders under the age of 22.
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Councillors to discuss tourism tax
A proposed “tourism tax” risks having a detrimental impact on small businesses, councillors will be warned. A draft response to the Scottish government’s planned visitor…
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Green MSP backs controversial HPMAs
A Green MSP has said a controversial policy to designate 10 per cent of Scottish waters as highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) will “benefit fish,…
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MSP calls for long-term funding to secure affordable rural homes
Scottish Greens Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess hsa called on the Scottish government to do more to support the delivery of rural homes in…
READ FULL STORYMSP delighted free bus travel helps youth
Free bus travel has been a positive for more than 2,600 young people in Shetland, according to one MSP, almost a year after it was…
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Fair Isle community praise for coastal protection work
The Fair Isle Community has received praise for its work on coastal protection.
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