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Anas Sarwar U-turns as Scottish Labour commit to Winter Fuel Payment

SCOTTISH Labour have pledged to bring back the Winter Fuel Payment should they win the next Holyrood election ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour pledges means-tested winter payment if it wins Holyrood election

The UK Government sparked anger over the change, which it announced just weeks after taking office in the summer.

Evening Standard

Campaign launches to protect young people from sextortion scams

It is hoped the campaign will help young people to realise they are not at fault, and that help is available to them.

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Leading charity calls out UK Government on winter fuel cut as temperatures plunge

A LEADING charity has said it has “serious concerns” about people’s health as the reality of cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment will start being…

The National (Scotland)

SNP 'must rule out cutting independence spend in Scottish budget', Greens demand

THE SNP must “categorically rule out” cutting spending on independence in the upcoming Scottish budget, the Greens have said ...

The National (Scotland)

Forbes vows Scotland will capitalise on ‘opportunities’ of net zero transition

Kate Forbes is due to attend a meeting with senior figures in the offshore wind and hydrogen industries on Monday.

The Independent UK

Scottish minister urges UK Government to scrap voter ID requirements

THE UK Government has been urged to scrap requirements for voters to prove their identity at polling stations

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‘Disturbing’: Pollution from Scottish sites burning rubbish surged last year

SITES across Scotland which burn rubbish caused more climate pollution than ever before last year with some spewing out toxic chemicals such

The National (Scotland)

SNP face questions on shelved policy as Scotland reports record high food worries

THE SNP Government are facing questions over a shelved policy after a key report showed more Scots than ever are worried about putting food on the…

The National (Scotland)

SNP need to ‘move mountains’ for Lib Dems to back Scottish Budget

SCOTTISH Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will warn SNP ministers they will “have to move mountains” to persuade his party to back…

The National (Scotland)

Michael Marra 'ridiculous' for criticising Scottish higher taxes, say SNP

THE SNP have branded a Labour MSP “ridiculous” after he criticised Scotland having higher taxes for the wealthy.

The National (Scotland)

'Uncertainty' over whether SNP tax policy has cut revenues, says think tank

RESEACHERS have said they are unable to establish whether higher taxes in Scotland have cut Government revenues.

The National (Scotland)

SNP must copy fuel payment scheme in Northern Ireland, says union

SCOTLAND must replicate Northern Ireland’s bid to mitigate Labour’s cut to pensioner’s winter support payments, a union has demanded.

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Scottish Greens issue warning over 'watered down' rent controls

THE Scottish Government will fail tenants if they persist with “damaging and regressive plans that would water down rent controls”, the Scottish…

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'Staggering': Bus drivers in Scotland report ‘record’ levels of abuse

BUS drivers in Scotland have reported “record” levels of abuse, sparking concerns over safety on public transport ...

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MSPs vote to reverse Labour Government's 'family farm tax'

MSPs have called on the UK Government to reverse the decision to impose a “so-called family farm tax” on agricultural businesses.

Evening Standard

Fact check: UK Government has not announced free bus fares for immigrants

The post from the TikTok user comes amid the Government raising the single bus fare cap to £3 from £2.

The National (Scotland)

'Good global citizen' Scotland to fund cholera vaccine testing in Africa

Cash from the Scottish Government is to be used to develop cholera vaccine testing in parts of Africa ...

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'What happened?': SNP MP takes Keir Starmer to task on Winter Fuel Payment cut

KEIR Starmer has been taken to task over his decision to make the Winter Fuel Payment means-tested after an SNP MP pointed out previous concerns he…

The National (Scotland)

Second SNP MP to run for Holyrood 2026 while remaining MP

A SECOND SNP MP has announced plans to make a run for Holyrood in 2026 and not step down as a member of the House of Commons.

Evening Standard

Swinney gives ‘cast-iron’ guarantee to return £46m to farming sector

The cash was taken from the agriculture budget to ease the cost-of-living crisis in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Inheritance tax reforms having ‘chilling effect’ on Scottish farming – Swinney

The First Minister was speaking ahead of an address at the AgriScot conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government announces new planning hub to speed up housebuilding

SCOTLAND'S public finance minister has pledged changes to the planning system to help it play a “full part” in tackling the country’s housing…

Evening Standard

Scottish Government must follow Chancellor and extend rates relief – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader warned minister not to ‘short-change’ Scottish business and pass on rates relief seen in England.

The National (Scotland)

Ofgem approves subsea electricity cable between Scotland and Northern Ireland

A SUBSEA power line between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been given the green light ...

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