Since 2016, the Ministry of Defence has been reviewing the defence estate throughout the UK to ensure we have the most efficient and cost effective set up to deliver the world class bases our nation needs.

The MP for Angus today called on all High Street banks to launch “rural hubs” to help communities struggling from a litany of closures.

Kirstene Hair told MPs that Santander’s recent decision to close two branches in Forfar and Brechin means 100,000 people have only one between them.

Under-pressure Tayside schools lost almost two decades of staff time to mental health issues in the last year, according to new figures.

Dundee teachers racked up 3,615 days in stress-related sickness absence in the 12 months to January this year, up from 3,388 in 2017.