Councillors 'undecided' whether to back controversial Scots National Park bid A special full council meeting saw members go for the 'undecided' option on whether or not to support the creation of a national park in south west Scotland.

Despite the predictable masterclass in fence-sitting delivered by SNP & majority of Tories, I am heartened that no Cllrs opposed progressing the GNP consultation
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Trump tariffs: markets brace for falls as Mexico and Canada hit back

The nightmare begins. But by holding its nerve, the world can weather President Trump | Gaby Hinsliff Globally, rightwing populists seem to be walking in his footsteps – but the UK is proof that that’s not inevitable, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

"This is no time to abandon hope," writes @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social for @theguardian.com on how Britain can "ride the storm" of Trumpism - citing insights from our recent 'Lessons from America' event with former Kamala Harris advisor Frank Sharry.
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UK ranked second-best investment target by global CEOs The UK has been ranked as the second most attractive country to invest in by global CEOs, behind only the US.

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It’s pretty sick for Tice to try and gain political capital for something like this. He knows well that there is a bar on reporting that applies to everyone.