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Young people on PIP, ADP or DLA to receive one-off £235 winter payment this year

More than 26,000 payments worth £5.7m to help with heating costs were made during winter 2022/2023.

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

Sunak urged to grant exemption for Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme

Conservatives say the Scottish Government is stoking constitutional grievances, amid suggestions the scheme could be scrapped

Insider UK · May 19, 2023

Tories accuse Scottish Government of bid to 'stoke constitutional grievance’ over DRS

Lorna Slater said that if the UK doesn't give the go-ahead, the Deposit Return Scheme will be scrapped

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023

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Windfarm will continue to benefit West Lothian communities

The Harburnhead windfarm has already contributed almost £200,000 to local communities

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

Campaign to save Howden Park Centre backed by SNP councillors

The Hands Off Howden Park Centre campaign is fighting to save the venue

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

PM urged to intervene and grant exemption for Scotland’s deposit return scheme

Charities and environmental groups have written to Rishi Sunak, urging him to approve the exemption from the Internal Market Act.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

Deposit Return Scheme could be scrapped within days, admits Green minister Lorna Slater

The Deposit Return Scheme has been repeatedly delayed and has faced criticism from multiple businesses.

Daily Record · May 19, 2023

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Campaigners taking Scottish Government to court over scallop dredging licensing

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners are taking the Scottish Government to court over its authorisation of fishing practices they insist are “trashing” the…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023

Scottish Government taken to court over fishing practices

The marine charity Open Seas is taking legal action against ministers.

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Branch Office Updates: New Blue Labour + tea room bunk offs

You may have noticed that this week’s newsletter image is blue rather than the archetypal Labour red...

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023

MSPs demand UK Government 'acts immediately' on food inflation

It comes after a dedicated food security unit was launched to monitor and mitigate potential crises in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023

Penny Mordaunt accused of 'misleading' parliament over SNP accusation

THE Leader of the House of Commons has been accused of misleading parliament over claims she made about the Scottish Government’s fishing ban…

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023

Tories accuse Jenny Gilruth of ministerial code breach over rail works

THE Scottish Tories have accused Jenny Gilruth of breaching the ministerial code by delaying rail works in order to benefit her constituents while…

The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023

Last West Lothian farmland between Livingston and Seafield to become business park

The Scottish Government has backed plans to pave over 61 acres of land despite large numbers of business units lying empty and semi derelict in the new town and elsewhere in the county

Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · May 18, 2023

Fight to save West Lothian arts centre backed by SNP councillors

The party, in opposition on West Lothian Council, has called on the Labour-led minority administration to keep Howden Park Centre running after West Lothian Leisure trust earmarked the arts centre for closure

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

Primary school violence in Scotland on rise as 10,000 incidents reported in one year

EXCLUSIVE: The shock new figures show an increase in violence in both primary and secondary schools across Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

'Like getting CND to build nukes': Fury as islanders invited to design fishing ban

AN SNP MP has hit out at the Scottish Government’s suggestion fishing communities should aid the construction of fishing ban plans – likening it…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

'A positive start': First meeting of new Scottish Government business group

A Scottish Government meeting attempting to deepen links with Scotland’s private sector has been labelled “a positive start”...

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The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

Expert hails Scotland's 'human rights' approach to social security

A PUBLIC policy expert has hailed the Scottish Government’s “human rights” approach to social security.

Edinburgh Live · May 17, 2023

West Lothian villages boosted by 25 year extension to windfarm lifespan

Harburnhead windfarm has generated almost £200,000 for local communities since 2017 . It will now operate until 2066

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

FACT CHECK: Has Nicola Sturgeon 'absolutely' failed Scotland's children?

NICOLA Sturgeon has "absolutely" failed young people in Scotland. – Bruce Adamson, retiring commissioner for children and young people,…

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

Independence Minister declines to say if he supports a civic-led Yes Convention

Hepburn was also probed on the upcoming Scottish Government whitepapers by opposition MSPs

Daily Record · May 17, 2023

Mhairi Black mocks top Tory at PMQs following gaffe over SNP time in power

Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden wrongly told Mhairi Black that the SNP had been in the Scottish Government for 13 years.

Insider UK · May 17, 2023

'No blank cheque' for shipyard to complete delayed ferries

The Glen Sannox could enter service this autumn, but its sister ship is not now expected to be finished until next year

The National (Scotland) · May 17, 2023

No blank cheque for shipyard to complete delayed ferries, minister insists

Gray insisted that had he not taken the “rare” decision to overrule the advice - the future of the shipyard would have been “in jeopardy”

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