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SNP should pay Waspi compensation with devolved funds, Labour minister says

THE Scottish Government should step in to pay Waspi women compensation because the Labour Government will not, the UK Pensions Secretary has said ...

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Christmas song lampooning Labour’s winter fuel cuts hits UK number one

A PARODY song lampooning Keir Starmer’s Labour Government for its cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment has hit number one in the UK charts ...

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Private sector hiring falls at fastest rate in nearly four years after Budget

Businesses said increases in the cost of employing people plus falling confidence were making it harder to recruit new staff.

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Labour must back Budget and restore winter fuel support, say SNP

LABOUR have been urged to back the SNP’s plans for a replacement winter heating support scheme for pensioners.

The National (Scotland)

Fact check: The number of people seeking asylum in Ireland dropped in October

Data from October shows that international protection applications were around half in October compared to May, but only 25% lower than in June.

Evening Standard

Ministers urged to consider higher inheritance taxes in bid to tackle ‘big wealth’

A report by the IPPR think tank warned that widening wealth divides could lead to fewer life and career opportunities for the less well-off.

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Call for fair, ambitious climate plan as UK emissions-cutting targets at risk

A Friends of the Earth report warns the UK is off track to meet climate targets on the 16th anniversary of world-leading legislation.

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Leading charity calls out UK Government on winter fuel cut as temperatures plunge

A LEADING charity has said it has “serious concerns” about people’s health as the reality of cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment will start being…

The National (Scotland)

Sue Gray 'rejects role of nations envoy in Keir Starmer's government'

SUE Gray has rejected the role of “envoy to the nations and regions” in Keir Starmer’s government, reports say ...

The National (Scotland)

Jenrick says Labour popular with criminals as he demands apology over releases

The new shadow justice secretary asked how many domestic abusers and sex offenders were freed under the scheme to increase prison capacity.

Evening Standard

Latest rise in London rough sleeping branded ‘shameful’

New rough sleepers accounted for 49% of all rough sleepers between July and September, according to the Combined Homelessness and Information Network.

Evening Standard

Rachel Reeves set to announce Budget – how to watch

RACHEL Reeves is set to announce the first Labour Government Budget since 2010 on Wednesday afternoon...

The National (Scotland)

Sarwar says Labour will ‘end austerity’ as he challenges SNP ministers on Budget

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar spoke out as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Budget on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Labour refuse to explain Sue Gray's 'nations envoy' role in 'breach of guidance'

LABOUR Government ministers have refused to explain Sue Gray’s “nations envoy” role – despite challenges from MPs highlighting that they are…

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Anas Sarwar slammed for 'failed' General Election promise to save Grangemouth jobs

ANAS Sarwar has been slammed for claiming during the General Election that the new Labour Government would save jobs lost by the closure of the…

The National (Scotland)

UK tax on Scotch whisky 'costing Treasury £300m per year', cross-party MPs say

THE Labour Government has been challenged to “make good” on Keir Starmer’s promise to “back Scotch producers to the hilt” after…

The National (Scotland)

Royal family criticised for failing to declare gifts since 2019

THE royal family has been criticised for failing to declare gifts in line with rules followed by politicians.

The National (Scotland)

Kezia Dugdale says 'nations' envoy sounds like 'representative from foreign country'

A FORMER Scottish Labour leader has given her verdict on the Labour Government’s communication failings in its first 100 days, suggesting Sue…

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Voters say Keir Starmer 'sleazier' than Rishi Sunak, poll finds

KEIR Starmer is now viewed as more sleazy than his predecessor Rishi Sunak, according to a fresh poll ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP push for full inquiry into Labour 'cash for access' scandal

THE SNP are pushing for a full inquiry into a “cash for access” scandal in the Labour Government after it emerged the party offered companies…

The National (Scotland)

Bedroom Tax mitigation cost Scottish Government £70m last year

MITIGATING the UK Government’s bedroom tax cost the Scottish Government more than £70 million last year, new research has shown.

The National (Scotland)

UK Internal Market Act creating 'road block' for devolution, experts say

THE UK Internal Market Act (UKIMA) has created a “road block” for devolution that must be resolved if the Labour Government is to fulfil its…

The National (Scotland)

Dozens of prisoners in England freed by mistake under Labour Government scheme

NEARLY 40 people were released from prison by mistake under the Labour Government’s emergency release scheme this month, it has been revealed.

The National (Scotland)

New Labour Government ‘can do a lot more’ to help Gazans, says Palestinian ambassador

THE Palestinian ambassador to the UK has said that the new Labour Government can do “a lot more” to help bring an end to Israel’s war on…

The National (Scotland)

Labour leadership ‘want to suppress meaningful discussion on Gaza’ at conference

THE LABOUR leadership “want to suppress any meaningful discussion” of Gaza at the upcoming party conference, according to a prominent campaigner…

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