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UK firms in ‘significant financial distress’ hits record levels; Gold rises over $2,700/ounce – as it happened

“Toxic effect of high inflation” is hurting businesses, reports Begbies Traynor

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024

SNP to elect new national secretary – as two stand to be party president

THE SNP will elect a new national secretary at conference as the incumbent has chosen to step down, the finalised agenda has revealed ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024

'UK recession already over', economists say

The recession appears set to be the shortest one possible, and among the shallowest on record

Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2024

Glasgow push to tackle drug deaths crisis gets cross-party support

Councillors from all parties have agreed there must be more work done on helping people into recovery to cut the number of drug-related deaths.

Glasgow Live · Dec 12, 2022

Glasgow charity set to take over community centre shut since start of pandemic

Garrowhill Community Centre has been closed since covid began but talks can now begin over a lease with Brighter Baillieston.

Glasgow Live · Nov 24, 2022

Glasgow firm apologises after workers 'trashed' east end street laying cables

CityFibre has been working in Wellhouse but residents had complained as disabled and elderly people were struggling to move around due to street clutter.

Glasgow Live · Oct 19, 2022

Planned Glasgow Parkhead train station 'could revolutionise match days for Celtic fans'

Hoops supporters currently face a walk to stations at Bridegton, Dalmarnock and Carntyne.

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

Glasgow Parkhead train station to help Celtic fans part of long-term plan

The council is redesigning streets to create 'liveable neighbourhoods' and among details of plans for the East End are a proposal to create a station at Parkhead which would offer fans another way to travel to games.

Glasgow Live · Aug 25, 2022

Uber driver jailed for jumping on restaurateur’s head because waitress ‘had her boobs out’

Hamdi Braiek also attacked a trans woman over his beliefs about the Quran, court hears

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Glasgow Council Election 2022: SNP win by a single seat as Tories suffer defeat

The SNP are the largest party - just - with the result coming down to the final ward of the day. A deal with the Scottish Greens, who took ten seats, now seems likely, while the Conservatives saw their 2017 gains eroded.

Glasgow Live · May 6, 2022