BUSINESSES devastated by the fire at the Glasgow School of Art will be let off £2 million in business rates, but authorities have been accused of just “treating the symptoms” of urban neglect.
Labour Glasgow North East MP Paul Sweeney said a failure to implement a proactive anti-fire strategy is putting “every single one” of the city’s historic buildings at risk.
The Scottish government announced yesterday that £1.85 million of its fire recovery fund will be used by Glasgow City Council to provide business rates relief and support business recovery to those affected.
Emergency phone alerts could help Britain respond to rising wildfire risk, but Australia’s experience suggests they work best as part of a broader strategy, write ELLIOT CONVERY-FISHER and KATE PARKINS
NICK TROY lauds the young staff at a hotel chain and cinema giant who are ready to take on the bosses for their rights