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Westminster 'respect' for Holyrood questioned amid 'silence' on benefit cuts

A Scottish minister has said the so-called "respect agenda" between Holyrood and Westminster "is not working" as she criticised…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Media must challenge UK Government 'lines' on benefit cuts, says minister

Mainstream media organisations have been warned by a Scottish minister about creating "stigma" around benefit claimants by not challenging…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2025

Eradicating child poverty ‘more challenging’ after spring statement – Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after figures showed Scotland’s interim child poverty targets were missed.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

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Child poverty falls in Scotland as experts hail 'contrast with rest of UK'

CHILD poverty in Scotland has fallen, in contrast to the rest of the UK, new figures from the Scottish Government have shown ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

Interim targets to reduce child poverty in Scotland missed

Legally-binding targets were set by the Scottish Parliament in 2017 to reduce the number of youngsters in relative poverty.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2025

SNP ministers should join with us to solve generational work problem – Murray

The Scottish Secretary defended the UK Government’s bid to change the welfare system.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

UK Government accused of ‘disrespect for devolution’ over welfare cuts

SNP Scotland Office spokesman Stephen Gethins hit out at the lack of engagement with the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

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Welfare reforms will be ‘devastating’ for disabled, Shirley-Anne Somerville says

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary spoke out after the UK Government set out a series of reforms to the welfare system.

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Westminster 'worsening disability stigma' amid DWP cuts, minister warns

THE Westminster Government is increasing stigma around mental health and disability as it defends imminent cuts to disability benefits, a Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025

Scottish Government announces £2 million worth of cost of living support

More than £2 million of support will be provided to individuals and families on low incomes to help with the cost of living crisis, the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2025

Scottish government ‘firmly’ backs single-sex spaces amid equality watchdog warning

EHRC raises issues from tribunal brought by nurse who objected to sharing women’s changing room with trans doctor

The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2025

Scottish Government 'committed' to working with equalities body on single-sex spaces

The Scottish Government is "very committed" to working with the UK’s equalities regulator after it wrote to Holyrood ministers about…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2025

Ministers ‘committed’ to working with equalities body on single-sex spaces

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has contacted the Scottish Government following a high profile employment tribunal centred on the issue.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025

Labour ‘have ignored two-child cap data request for two months’, SNP minister says

THE Labour Government has been accused of “dragging its heels” on work to help end the two-child benefit cap in Scotland after failing to…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025

Scotland 'will end two-child cap before target date if possible', SNP Government say

THE Scottish Government is one step closer to ending the two-child benefit cap after opening a consultation on the policy – saying they will…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

Minister warns cost of Labour's tax hike now clear amid Scottish firm's redundancies

A SCOTTISH Government minister has warned that businesses are being forced into making "extremely tough decisions" due to Labour's tax…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2025

Scottish Labour refuse to sign cross-party call for Waspi compensation

CROSS-PARTY MSPs have sent a joint letter to Keir Starmer calling for compensation for Waspi women – but Scottish Labour declined to sign ...

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Lib Dems and Greens join Scottish Government in Waspi compensation call

The party leaders, along with Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville, have sent a letter to the Prime Minister.

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The National (Scotland) · Jan 29, 2025

'Wake-up call': SNP urge Labour to act on 'growth won't help child poverty' warning

A MAJOR report predicting that Scotland is to “buck the trend” and see child poverty rates fall while they rise across the UK should be a…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025

Scottish Government urges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

The UK Government has been challenged to “get on and deliver” a new social energy tariff when a group set up by Scottish ministers delivers its…

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

Somerville challenges UK ministers to ‘get on and deliver’ social energy tariff

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary was updating Holyrood on winter payments being delivered by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025

More than 456,000 Scots to receive winter heating payment this year

MORE than 456,000 people on low incomes are due to receive Winter Heating Payments (WHP) this year to help them through the “long, cold winter…

Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025

More than 456,000 Scots to receive winter heating payment this year – minister

The winter heating payment, which was introduced in 2022/23, will see all low-income households in Scotland get £58.75 to help with heating bills.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025

Keir Starmer backs under-fire Chancellor on order for 'ruthless' spending cuts

THE Prime Minister has said Chancellor Rachel Reeves is “absolutely right” to take a “ruthless” approach to public spending as he gave her…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

Social Justice Secretary to announce Scottish Budget will eradicate child poverty

The Social Justice Secretary is to pledge to eradicate child poverty through warm safe homes, sustainable jobs and benefits.

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