Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag Scotland’s land reform bill, set for final votes Oct. 28–29, boosts community control over rural estates but faces criticism for omitting key measures like a public interest test and land tax.

flag Scotland’s Land Reform Bill, advancing to final votes on October 28–29, aims to increase community control over large rural landholdings by requiring consultation and sale notifications, with potential for government intervention to split estates if sales threaten local sustainability. flag A new Land and Communities Commissioner will enforce compliance. flag Though public surveys show strong support—78% for climate targets, 67% for a land tax, 80% for community ownership—the bill excludes a public interest test on buyers and land tax, drawing criticism for lacking ambition despite widespread backing.

4 Articles