M&S open in Straiton
MP calls for views on business support 
Owen Thompson MP has called on Midlothian businesses to let him know about their experiences accessing government-backed loans and other Covid-19 support
Cafe direction call 
Council Leader calls for clear direction from government regarding cafes/restaurants.
Workers need to carry their phones at work 
First Minister backs Grahame's calls for workers to be allowed phone during shift for Covid App.
Fitness trail approved 
A fitness trail which offers people the chance to exercise outdoors in a paddock has been given the green light.
Locate in Midlothian website launched 
New site launched as part of Midlothian’s Economic Growth Strategy with ambitious plans to support economic renewal.
Company interest rates “sky-high” 
Owen Thompson MP has criticised the profiteering by some lenders charging "sky-high" interest rates to small companies seeking emergency loans.
Midlothian’s leading role in new “Space Race” 
Midlothian based Skyrora team have successfully completed a ground rocket test, the first of its kind in the UK for fifty years.
Midlothian businesses awarded £5.4m of Coronavirus support 
Details have been published of the business grants awarded to businesses across Scotland.