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Income thresholds to be removed from healthy food payments from 2024

Payments to help parents buy healthy food will no longer be means-tested, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

The Independent UK

SNP MP who questioned party finances faces selection battle to keep his seat

Douglas Chapman resigned as SNP treasurer in 2021 after less than six months in the role.

Daily Record

Young people on disability benefits to receive £235 payment to help with energy bills later this year

More than 26,000 Child Winter Heating Assistance payments worth £5.7 million were made during winter 2022/2023.

Daily Record

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Somerville: UK Government attempting to confuse public on migration Bill

The Social Justice Secretary restated the Scottish Government’s opposition to the Illegal Migration Bill during a debate in Holyrood.

The Independent UK

Tory peer in 'devo reverse' and 'aggressive' Dominic Raab

Here's the very worst of what's been going on in Westminster this week...

The National (Scotland)

Legal case claims Alister Jack's concerns around gender reform are 'irrational'

CONCERNS raised by the Scottish Secretary relating to gender recognition reform are “irrational”, the Scottish Government has argued in a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Secretary ‘irrational’ to block gender reforms, minister argue

The 22-page petition was published on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK

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Scottish Government refuses to publish legal advice on gender law challenge

The UK Government blocked the Bill over concerns it could interfere with UK-wide equalities legislation.

The Independent UK

SNP minister claims 'no option' but to launch legal challenge against UK Government over GRR

The Scottish and UK Governments face another day in court in a row over blocked plans to make it easier for people to switch their legally recognised genders.

Daily Record

SNP MSP warns of 'humiliating defeat' for Humza Yousaf in gender reform court battle

Ash Regan, a critic of the legislation, urged a rethink of the Government strategy

Daily Record

Gender Bill court fight ‘only means’ of defending Scottish democracy – Yousaf

The Scottish Government will take legal action after Westminster vetoed the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill.

The Independent UK

Scotland to launch legal challenge to UK government block on gender reform bill

Petition for judicial review will put new first minister Humza Yousaf on collision course with Westminster

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Government to challenge gender Bill block in court

The UK Government used powers under Section 35 of the Scotland Act to stop the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill going forward.

The Independent UK

UK government faces legal action after blocking Scotland’s gender recognition law

Humza Yousaf’s Scottish government to challenge decision

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Tories' block on Scottish gender reform to be challenged in court

THE Tory government’s decision to block gender reform passed by the Scottish Parliament from becoming law will be challenged in court,…

Daily Record

Humza Yousaf launches legal challenge to Tory Government gender reform bill veto

The Scottish and UK Governments will face off in a courtroom over the controversial legislation

Daily Record

People in Scotland urged to check eligibility for devolved disability benefits as new awareness campaign launches

Adult and Child Disability Payment have replaced PIP and DLA for new claims in Scotland.

Daily Record

Scots mum reliant on disability benefits urges others to check if eligible for new devolved payment

Caroline Milburn, from Edinburgh, said disability benefits have helped cover essential costs for her daughter and give her opportunities she would never have had without them.

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College boss who co-wrote stinging whistle-blowing letter is now appointed its new principal

The tables have turned at troubled South Lanarkshire College after its board appoints the co-author of a letter - which contained fears for the institution's reputation and financial stability - as its new principal

Insider UK

UK Government refuses to commit to blocking Rosebank field

Meanwhile, the First Minister hit out at Westminster over its latest carbon capture and storage plans

The Independent UK

Yousaf says SNP is ‘united’ as he appoints supporters to his first Cabinet

Shona Robison takes on Kate Forbes’ former post of Finance Secretary as well as the role of Deputy First Minister.

The Independent UK

Who is in Yousaf’s first Scottish Cabinet?

The new First Minister has appointed his top team.

The National (Scotland)

'Sensitive approach' to grading announced for this year’s exams

THE Education Secretary has said that a “sensitive approach” to grading will be in place for this year’s exams...

The National (Scotland)

Schools in Scotland could provide guaranteed number of teaching hours under new plans

Ministers have opened a consultation on a legal minimum number of school learning hours.

Daily Record

Threat of more strikes in Scots schools lifted after third teachers' union votes to accept improved pay offer

The ballot of NASUWT members led to 52 per cent of members accepting the pay deal.

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