BUSINESSES devastated by the fire at the Glasgow School of Art will be let off £2 million in business rates, but authorities have been accused of just “treating the symptoms” of urban neglect. 

Labour Glasgow North East MP Paul Sweeney said a failure to implement a proactive anti-fire strategy is putting “every single one” of the city’s historic buildings at risk.

The Scottish government announced yesterday that £1.85 million of its fire recovery fund will be used by Glasgow City Council to provide business rates relief and support business recovery to those affected.