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Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Robison

Shona Robison insisted the scheme is going ahead, saying the Government could implement it before April 2026.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024

Anas Sarwar slammed as he claims public sector jobs grown 'too far'

ANAS Sarwar has come under fire after saying the public sector has grown “too far” in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2024

Council leader suspended by Labour for allegedly sending sexual messages to refugees

THE leader of Edinburgh city council has been suspended by the Labour Party amid reports he sent Ukrainian refugees messages asking about their…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2024

Budget fails to tackle slow economic growth, says Labour

The SNP argued the UK Government is treating Scotland as an ‘afterthought’.

Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024

SNP launch new Scottish independence grassroots campaign in bid to unite movement

THE SNP have launched a renewed grassroots campaign in a bid to unite the support for Scottish independence and turn it into a movement ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2024

Anger over proposal to charge people to sail on Clyde as Government urged to step in

PLANS to charge small boats to use the Clyde have been called 'outrageous', as the firm behind the proposal has been accused of turning down…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon says she's 'not out to settle scores' as she opens up on her memoir

NICOLA Sturgeon said she is not out to “settle scores” in her memoir but made no promises that she might “ruffle” some feathers in her book…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2024

SNP leadership 'drifting too far from policy set by members', insiders say

SNP Government leaders are drifting “too far” from the party policy decided by their members, figures within the SNP have warned.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2024

Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on scrapping two-child benefit cap in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney said the Prime Minister had agreed to work with the Scottish Government as it seeks to end the policy in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

Labour claim SNP haven't 'set aside' money for scrapping two-child cap

LABOUR have claimed the Scottish Government has not “set aside” money to fund scrapping the two-child benefit cap.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024