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What is the two-child benefit cap? The controversial policy explained as Labour comes under pressure

Campaign groups say that 109 children across the UK are pulled into poverty by the policy every day

The Independent UK

Two-child benefit cap – the cost, effect and what people are saying about it

Organisations working in the sector argue that 109 children across the UK are pulled into poverty by the policy every day.

Evening Standard

International student taxes will not apply in Scotland, UK Government confirms

The proposed levy on international students will not be imposed in Scotland unless approved by Holyrood ministers

The National (Scotland)

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University facing staff strikes over hundreds of threatened job cuts

Union bosses have asked the Scottish Government to step in to help address the issue.

The Independent UK

Is the UK Government going to 'scrap the two-child benefit cap'?

THE Scottish Government have already pledged to mitigate Westminster’s two-child benefit cap, but UK Labour appears to have got in a muddle over…

The National (Scotland)

Dental degrees mark major first in 'milestone' project backed by Scottish Government

Malawi is celebrating its first students to graduate with a dental degree thanks to a “milestone” project backed by the Scottish Government

The National (Scotland)

Donald Trump's calls for North Sea drilling no 'surprise', John Swinney says

John Swinney said has there is no 'surprise' in Donald Trump’s calls for oil drilling in the North Sea to be incentivised

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Trump’s calls for North Sea drilling not a ‘surprise’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after the US President claimed incentivising drilling rather than ‘unsightly windmills’ would reduce energy costs.

Evening Standard

Two steps Scotland can take to defeat the far-right for good

John Swinney in organising his recent conference against the far right shows that he understands the looming political crises, but it just adds to…

The National (Scotland)

My message to the Scottish Government on Israel: Enough words. Act now.

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Robin McAlpine

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney hits back at Tories' 'no prison' claim as FMQs focuses on knife crime

JOHN Swinney insisted the Tories were wrong to claim that young offenders could not be sent to prison as First Minister’s Questions focused on a…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish councils 'face £1bn funding shortfall over two years', watchdog finds

SCOTTISH councils are facing a near £1 billion budget gap over the next two years ...

The National (Scotland)

Food bank usage is down in Scotland – but ministers say there's more to do

THE number of families with children receiving emergency food parcels in Scotland has dropped, new figures show, though the Scottish Government has…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government says publishing Israel meeting details could be ‘antisemitic’

THE Scottish Government claimed that releasing information about a top minister’s secret meeting with an Israeli official would be…

The National (Scotland)

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Rachel Reeves: SNP in absurd position over criticism of EU-UK fisheries deal

An SNP MP said a ‘growth-threatening Sword of Damocles’ has been placed over fishermen.

Evening Standard

EU deal gives ’12 years of certainty’ to Scottish fishermen, says Murray

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has described the agreement as a ‘horror show’.

Evening Standard

Clyde Tunnel ‘could close’ as workers vote to strike for better pay

The workers rejected a 3% pay offer from Scottish council umbrella body Cosla.

Evening Standard

‘Hard-won progress’ on cardiovascular disease risks being lost, charity warns

The British Heart Foundation said Scottish heart health declined at the start of the 2020s.

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Nicola Sturgeon Caught Pressuring Minister Over Controversial Rent Cap Removal

Nicola Sturgeon privately lobbied the Scottish Government to take a softer approach before rent controls were scrapped, only for her concerns.

Evening Standard

Supreme Court gender case battle cost Scottish Government almost £160,000

The bill – which may not be the final total – was revealed in a freedom of information request by he Scottish Conservatives.

Evening Standard

Revived US export plan announced to boost Scottish trade

The Scottish Government is taking forward research to identify individual American states for exports after scrapping the plans last year.

Evening Standard

‘Good start’ for investment bank but rule changes needed

The Scottish National Investment Bank was launched in 2020 with funding of £2 billion pledged by the end of the decade.

Evening Standard

Care workers to strike for first time in decade in dispute over pay

Unison said a walkout over five days in different regions will begin in East Renfrewshire on May 29.

The Independent UK

ScotRail to end ‘ineffective’ alcohol ban on trains

The rail company is focusing on other ways to address anti-social behaviour on its trains

The National (Scotland)

Huge majority of Scots back rent controls to stop soaring rents, poll finds

A huge majority of Scots back rent controls and housing protections, polling has found

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