Economy

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The Fight to Safeguard Essential Banking and Postal Services in Rural Communities

As you may know, I have presented the Banking and Postal Services (Rural Areas) Bill, an essential piece of legislation designed to protect the services that our communities across Badenoch and Strathspey so vitally rely on, to the House of Commons. Your voices have been instrumental in driving this process forward. From listening to those …

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Small Business Support: Addressing VAT Threshold Challenges

Small and micro businesses in our community are feeling the weight of the economic crisis. The dual impact of rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis is putting a strain on their small operations, and it’s clear they need our support more than ever.  One of the most significant challenges many of our smaller businesses face …

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Drew Hendry MP Welcomes Scottish Government’s Commitment to Developing Young People Across the Highland Region

MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey, Drew Hendry, has welcomed reassurances from Scottish Government Minister Graeme Dey about the priority given to young people in the development of the Highland region. Following a recent discussion with the Minister for Higher and Further Education about the ongoing concerns about the lack of security around the …

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Addressing Highland Living Costs and Extending Support to Ukrainian Refugees Amid Crisis

The biggest concern raised with me continues to be the cost of living. The mortgage rate hikes, triggered by the Liz Truss premiership, and inflation still running at over ten per cent means that the increasing casework coming through my office relates to helping people who are struggling, including those households with two or more …

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Funding

UK Government needs to replace funding for Highland communities

Scotland’s Finance Secretary, finally, received a response from the UK Government regarding replacement funding, lost due to the UK’s exit from the EU. Tory Minister, Steve Barclay stated that, from now, the UK Government will decide on projects and funding. Confirming that Tories, in London, will bypass the Scottish Government and Scotland’s policy priorities. Since …

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