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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

Scottish Government 'will look at every lever' to avoid cutting benefits

The Scottish Government will have to “look at every lever” to avoid cutting benefits after the Chancellor’s announcement, Holyrood’s Finance…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie dies aged 57

The MSP had taken medical leave last year to seek treatment for secondary breast cancer.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

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Scottish Government will ‘look at every lever’ to avoid benefit cuts – Robison

It came after the Chancellor outlined cuts of almost £5 billion in her spring statement on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025

Plans for £130 million battery storage site approved by Scottish Government

A £130 MILLION battery storage facility’s planning permission in West Lothian has been approved by the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 27, 2025

We’ll have to ‘turbocharge’ efficiency drive after welfare cuts – Shona Robison

The Finance Secretary said the Chancellor’s decisions amounted to ‘austerity on stilts’.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

Holyrood block grant to be cut as a result of Reeves’s welfare changes – Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary addressed MSPs after the Chancellor’s spring statement on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

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Scotland faces '£900m in cuts due to Chancellor's statement', expert analysis warns

SCOTLAND'S top respected financial institution has given an initial verdict on Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement, noting "significant…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

Scotland economy outperforming UK as whole, new figures show

SCOTLAND recorded an increase in GDP at the start of 2025 while the UK as a whole saw the economy contract, according to new figures ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2025

£10m awarded to road safety improvement projects

The improvements include better road signage, vehicle restraint systems, and more pedestrian crossings.

The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2025

Ian Murray says benefits cuts have 'zero impact' on Scottish budget

The Scottish Government will see “zero” impact to its budget as a result of Labour’s £5 billion cut to social security benefits, according to…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

Westminster urged to act to reduce energy bills for those in greatest need

Scottish climate action minister Alasdair Allan called for a discounted rate to be introduced with a level of discount ‘proportionate to need’.

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

Scottish Government urged to extend rent protection measures amid hike fears

THE Scottish Government has been urged to extend rent protection measures as tenants face "sky-high" prices.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2025

Can free university tuition really continue in Scotland?

IN November 2014 former first minister Alex Salmond unveiled a stone at Heriot Watt University inscribed with the message: "The rocks will melt…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

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Evening Standard · Mar 24, 2025

Swinney speaks of ‘unbearable’ loss of life from Covid on lockdown anniversary

The first lockdown was imposed across the UK on March 24 2020.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

Scottish policies will 'keep child poverty levels well below the rest of the UK'

Scottish Government policies will “keep child poverty levels well below the rest of the UK”, new analysis has found ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

Businesses back SNP for growth as Labour suffer drop in support, poll says

LABOUR have suffered a steep decline in support from businesses as firms now see the SNP as the best for growth and investment, according to a…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

‘We want answers’: Petition to save Ardrossan Harbour hits major milestone

Ministers have been urged to speed up talks over the future of Ardrossan Harbour with residents in the town and in Arran fearing for the future of…

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The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

Scottish Labour MP says party cannot claim it isn’t bringing back austerity

A LABOUR MP has said the party cannot claim it is not bringing back austerity after the benefit reforms announced last week ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

'Unacceptable': SNP ministers urged to act as '£150m investment' left in limbo

SNP ministers’ “indecision and inactivity” is blocking up to £150 million of investment into Scotland’s west coast, the director of a…

The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2025

We cannot claim to be untainted by austerity after benefits cuts – Labour MP

Brian Leishman has hit out over the reforms which were announced last week by Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025

MoD under fire over nuclear clean-up in Scotland making it 'someone else’s problem'

THE Ministry of Defence has been accused of trying to avoid responsibility for cleaning up a military nuclear site on the north coast of Scotland by…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025

Rachel Reeves urged to prioritise public spending in UK spring statement

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves is being urged to prioritise “vital” funding for public services and reject the “failed approach of austerity” as…

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 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.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025

Scottish Government welcomes £5m from GB Energy for 'community' projects

THE Scottish Government has welcomed investment worth just under £5 million from Great British Energy for eco-friendly power projects.

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