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John Swinney pledges £11m to help Glasgow recover and ‘flourish’ after devastating fire
The Scottish Government will cover £1 million demolition costs and provide a £10 million recovery fund to aid 71 affected businesses and support economic renewal, officials said.
- First Minister John Swinney pledged a £10 million package to help Glasgow recover from the Union Street fire during his SNP conference speech on March 14, 2026.
- A vape shop on Union Street sparked the fire on March 8, 2026, which spread through the building and caused the partial collapse of the property at the junction with Gordon Street.
- The Scottish Government will underwrite at least £1 million to clear the site, protecting the public services budget, and will boost discretionary non-domestic rates Hardship Relief from 75% to 95%.
- Around 71 businesses were damaged or destroyed and remain within the safety cordon, while Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken welcomed the funding as an investment in the city centre.
- Demolition began yesterday with contractors working round the clock and a second crane tackling the hanging chimney on the southern gable, while Network Rail Scotland said Central Station's reopening depends on demolition progress.
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Swinney announces £11m support for Glasgow fire impact
The Scottish Government is working with the local council to finalise the scheme.
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