Record View says fireworks remain too easily accessible to an irresponsible minority, despite repeated promises from the Scottish Government to get tough on the issue.
A well-organised fireworks display can be a thrilling spectacle for people of all ages. But if the explosive devices fall into irresponsible hands, they can cause serious injuries and damage property.
The Scottish Government likes to talk-up new fireworks laws it passed in 2022, but given the disorder seen in some parts of the country earlier this month, they have clearly had little effect. Fireworks are enjoyed responsibly by the majority, but free rein is given to mindless idiots to use them as weapons. A proper licensing system must be established as a priority. The Scottish Government must get a grip on the situation before the next Bonfire Night comes around.
Warming sign Another hike in energy bills in January is the last thing anybody needs. The £21 price cap hike on New Year’s Day – totalling £170 since October – is not as high as previous increases but it fits the pattern of soaring energy costs we’ve become used to.
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