Know Before You Go Local MP Alyn Smith has urged Stirling holidaymakers facing disruption from adverse weather across southern Europe to follow advice issued by the Association of British Insurers (ABI), including on how travel insurance can provide further support. Heatwaves and wildfires have continued to ravage parts of Europe in recent days, as airlines, … Read more
Local MP Welcomes Funding for Cowie, Plean and Fallin Stirling MP Alyn Smith has welcomed news that Stirling’s Eastern Villages are set to enjoy high-speed internet by the end of the year. £5 million in funding has been secured, through a combination of partners and support from the Scottish National Investment Bank, with the works … Read more
Stirling MP Urges Action from UK Government Fresh analysis from Bloomberg has revealed the extent of the mortgage crisis sweeping the UK, as the Bank of England releases its latest Financial Stability Report – setting out its Financial Policy Committee’s view on the stability of the UK financial system. Headline figures include: The Bank of … Read more
Stirling MP Welcomes Report on Fuel Prices, Urges Action Local MP Alyn Smith has welcomed the publication of a report into road fuel prices by the UK industry watchdog – but has warned there must be consequences for noncompetitive forecourts. A publication by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) concluded that competition in this market … Read more
Pupils at St Ninians Support ‘Education in Emergencies’ Campaign Local Stirling MP Alyn Smith has backed a campaign from Stirling school pupils, aimed at promoting education internationally – especially in areas of conflict. The Send My Friend to School: Education in Emergencies campaign has been championed by a coalition of charities and civic groups, and … Read more
Organisations Asked to Share Recent Experiences Stirling MP Alyn Smith has launched a business survey, aimed at collating the experiences of local businesses during the cost of living crisis, Brexit-related disruption and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The survey is available online, the results of which will help inform Alyn and key stakeholders as to … Read more