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Humza Yousaf receives late night letter 'demanding' glass exclusion from DRS

The UK Government has demanded Scotland remove glass bottles from its deposit return scheme (DRS) if the initiative is to go ahead, First Minister…

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Trident radiation leaks and Deposit Return Scheme 'pilot' plans

Good evening! Hope you are all gearing up for a relaxing bank holiday weekend. To kick that off, here is the worst of the news coming out of the…

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UK Government showing 'utter disregard for devolution' by imposing DRS conditions

On Friday morning, the BBC reported that the UK Government is likely to issue a “conditional agreement” that would permit Scotland to run a…

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UK Government levelling up policy is failing places like Wales finds new report

“The UK Government should stop taking decisions in devolved areas and restore these funds to Wales”

Wales Online

Cross-party MPs criticise delivery of UK Government's levelling up strategy

A select committee report also highlights evidence that Wales is facing a significant shortfall from funds replacing EU ones

Birmingham Post

Scotland faces £1 billion spending gap next year – which could double in three years

Disposable income fell by 4.1% between 2021-22 and 2023-24 - and is not expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels until 2026-27

Insider UK

HMRC urges one million families to claim £500 tax-free boost every three months

Almost 38,500 families in Scotland received a £2,000 tax-free boost last year.

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Reversing Tory welfare policies 'would lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty'

REVERSING welfare reforms implemented by the UK Government since 2015 could lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland)

Seven things we learned from the poll putting independence support at 53 per cent

A NEW poll has found support for independence at 53 - but what else did it reveal?

The National (Scotland)

Millions of people on certain benefits urged not to miss out on annual bonus of up to £300

Help to Save offers an unbeatable 50 per cent bonus payment worth up to £1,200 over four years.

Daily Record

UK Government must do more to support pumped storage hydro – Yousaf

First Minister writes to the Prime Minister demanding a market mechanism to support growth

Insider UK

UK inaction 'blocking Scots renewables projects', Humza Yousaf tells Rishi Sunak

SLOW action from the UK Government is “preventing” essential Scottish renewables projects from moving forward, Humza Yousaf has said in a…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government 'putting lives at risk' with new housing rules for asylum seekers

UK Government ministers are to remove basic housing protections from asylum seekers in England and Wales under new rules designed to move thousands…

The National (Scotland)

'Alarming': UK has gone 'backwards' on transgender rights over past decade

Researchers argued that anti-trans hatred has seeped into the UK Government’s agenda and in the media across the UK

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Mhairi Black told off by deputy speaker for swearing in the House of Commons

The SNP Westminster deputy leader was reprimanded after saying that members of the UK Government 'seemed to have been pished half the time' during lockdown.

The Independent UK

Rising accommodation costs are ‘grim reaper’ for festivals, says Fringe boss

Shona McCarthy of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society addressed MPs on the Scottish Affairs Committee.

The Independent UK

Train drivers walk out as union chief says pay talks with ministers have stalled

Aslef general secretary Mick Whelan said the union had seen ‘neither hide nor hair’ from the Government since January.

Daily Record

TransPennine Express to be nationalised after months of delays and cancellations

The rail company, which runs services between the North of England and Scotland, will be brought under UK Government control later this month.

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'Why is UK giving energy giant £1.5 million DAILY till 2027?' Rishi Sunak asked

RISHI Sunak claimed he could not comment after he was quizzed on why the UK Government will be subsidising a private energy firm to the tune of…

Wales Online

Interest rates latest and what it means for your mortgage, savings, and bills with changes expected this week

Another increase to interest rates is likely this week – but there is hope on the horizon for struggling households

Insider UK

Six Scottish hydro projects 'could create up to 14,800 UK jobs'

New report urges UK Government to support the delivery of these projects

Daily Record

Energy bills expected to fall by £1,200 for the year ahead from start of July

A rise in fixed-tariffs is expected, but could be a risky gamble for households if the energy price cap keeps falling.

The National (Scotland)

Activists demand UK Government gives go-ahead to planned Deposit Return Scheme

CAMPAIGNERS have demanded the UK Government gives the go-ahead to Scotland’s planned Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) to help deal with a “litter…

The National (Scotland)

SNP MP writes to every British Ambassador: 'Scotland will not be put back in a box'

THE SNP’s International Engagement Ambassador has written to every British Ambassador insisting Scotland “will not be put back in a box.”

Insider UK

UK ministers urged to grant exemption for deposit return amid ‘litter emergency’

Scheme supporters protested outside the UK Government’s offices in Edinburgh

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