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Rachel Reeves issued stark warning ahead of cost of living announcement

Rachel Reeves is being urged to go “much further” to help households struggling with the cost-of-living crisis – with the SNP accusing the…

The National (Scotland)

SNP Westminster leader demands urgent review of UK’s ‘anti-business policies’

Dave Doogan said policies such as the rise in employer national insurance contributions should be ‘scrapped as soon as possible’.

Evening Standard

Labour has not learned lessons of defeat in Scotland – SNP Westminster leader

SNP MP Dave Doogan is calling on the UK Government to bring forward an emergency cost-of-living budget to help families.

Evening Standard

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Crowns, carriages and plumes: As King Charles takes centre stage in UK political drama, here’s the view from the US

The crisis at the top of the UK Government has not gone unnoticed among US audiences

The Independent UK

Second IndyRef on agenda in upcoming meeting between First and Prime Ministers

While Downing Street remains against the idea of another referendum, the two are expected to discuss the issue next month.

Evening Standard

UK Government welcomes Supreme Court ruling on Troubles legacy legislation

A spokesperson said the judgment ‘shows that the Government was right to address the main flaw in the Legacy Act – namely conditional immunity’.

Evening Standard

‘Strong confidence and mutual trust’ between UK and Irish governments – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin was speaking after being pressed over the UK’s handling of dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Evening Standard

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Campaigners call for ban on use of herbicide glyphosate at harvest

Use of glyphosate as a pre-harvest drying agent was banned in the EU in 2023, and campaigners are calling on the UK Government to do the same.

Evening Standard

Local elections 2026: When are they and how do I vote?

Everything you need to know about voter ID, voting via proxy and where to go to make sure your voice is heard on election day

Evening Standard

‘Existence of Scottish Parliament’ threatened if Reform takes power – Swinney

Alan Cumming asked the First Minister about his plans for advancing Scottish independence if his party wins a majority.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘very concerned’ by reports of BP considering leaving North Sea

Reports suggest the oil giant is considering its position in the North Sea.

Evening Standard

Stephen Flynn calls for emergency financial support as UK faces ‘cliff edge’

The SNP Westminster leader warned that without action from Westminster the UK could be facing ‘economic catastrophe’.

Evening Standard

Irish Government hoping UK Legacy Bill can be ‘expedited’

The Irish Government’s legacy legislation will be dependent on the UK Government passing its own laws, the Northern Ireland Secretary has been told.

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UK Government ‘sitting on its hands’ instead of cutting rural costs – Swinney

The First Minister said ‘frustration has turned to genuine fear’ in rural Scotland over the cost of energy.

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Exclusive: London synagogues prepare for possible chemical attack after Golders Green stabbings

Programme under way to protect synagogues in London from gas or other chemical weapons attack, The Standard can reveal

Evening Standard

Lib Dems pledge to put defence at heart of industrial and skills strategy

Alex Cole-Hamilton made the pledge ahead of a visit to Babcock’s site in Rosyth.

The Independent UK

When UK’s social media plans for under-16s will be revealed

The UK Government intends to put forward proposals to restrict social media for under-16s before the summer, with plans to legislate by the end of the year.

Evening Standard

Zack Polanski would back independence as Scotland ‘screwed over’ by Westminster

The leader of the Green Party of England and Wales was campaigning in Scotland ahead of next month’s Holyrood election.

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UK Government ‘don’t get it’ over NI funding, Michelle O’Neill says

The First Minister said she would ‘unapologetically’ continue to make the case to the Treasury for extra resources.

Evening Standard

British man detained in India enduring ‘psychological torture’, say UN experts

They are calling for Jagtar Singh Johal, 39, to be released without delay.

Evening Standard

Stormont decisions could unlock £3.3bn in spending power, Treasury review finds

The review identifies ‘a persistent gap between Northern Ireland Executive spending and available funding’.

Evening Standard

UK Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ over Mandelson, says Swinney

John Swinney accused the UK Government of being distracted by the Mandelson scandal, rather than helping people with the cost of living.

Evening Standard

£100 home heating oil grant to be paid out by ‘summer at earliest’

Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has urged the UK Government to act with measures that can be delivered rapidly to help those struggling with costs.

Evening Standard

Swinney ‘not interested’ in fight with UK Government over plan to cap food costs

The SNP set out the proposal on Thursday, but a UK Government source has suggested the policy could cost millions in legal fees.

Evening Standard

Claims about UK Government blocking of Ming Yang was ‘crankery’, says Sarwar

The UK Government blocked the £1.5 billion wind turbine manufacturing site over national security concerns.

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