Here's what's happening in politics across the UK, Scotland and North-east today. Scottish ParliamentNo business. UK ParliamentBusiness of interest includes: Private Members’ Bills (Energy Pricing Bill: Second Reading) Private Members’ Bills (Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) Bill: Second Reading) Debate (Former EU Committee’s report ‘Beyond Brexit: policing, law enforcement and security’ Aberdeen City CouncilNo business. Aberdeenshire CouncilToday’s business includes a meeting of the Business Services Committee. News/funding/consultations Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers – Applications are now open. The fund offers support for creative freelancers working in the arts, screen and creative sectors in Scotland who are experiencing immediate financial hardship due to the loss of income as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. More information can be found here.