Chancellor defends alcohol duty hike after criticism from Scotch whisky sector 'We will continue to engage with the industry' Insider UK · Mar 16, 2023
New DWP changes announced in Budget could see support for 650,000 people on benefits cut back The welfare reforms aim to help more people claiming sickness and disability into work. Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023
People set to gain the most and least from Spring Budget announcements Energy bills, pensions, fuel prices and welfare system reforms are just some of the areas covered in the Chancellor’s statement. Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023
Welsh Government to increase sponsor payments for people who take in Ukrainian refugees From April 1 sponsors in Wales will begin receiving the improved monthly payments which ministers hope will persuade many more to come forward Wales Online · Mar 16, 2023
'You can work at McDonald’s for more money': Striking civil servants protest in Cardiff over pay offer The UK Government has urged strikers to recognise, 'what is reasonable and affordable' Wales Online · Mar 15, 2023
Jeremy Hunt accused of 'shafting Scotland' by failing to fund north east carbon capture scheme The SNP said the Acorn Scottish cluster project in Peterhead had faced a decade of broken funding pledges from Westminster governments. Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023
The Welsh Government responds to England's massive expansion of free childcare England's changes will transform the economics of work for new parents by giving working parents 30-hours free childcare from the end of their maternity or paternity leave Wales Online · Mar 15, 2023
What Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget means for Wales The Chancellor wants to see an investment zone established in Wales Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2023
What is the investment zone the Tories want to establish in Scotland? CHANCELLOR Jeremy Hunt has announced funding for an “investment zone” in Scotland in another bid by the Tories to “drive growth”. The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023
BBC 'regularly' bows to pressure from UK Government, according to whistleblower THE BBC ‘regularly’ bows to pressure from the UK Government over the wording of its headlines, according to a whistleblower within the… The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023
New cost of living payment warning to people due money over next few months Millions of people are set to receive payments worth up to £1,350 in 2023/24. Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023
A low tax investment zone earmarked for Wales And the location of the first freeport in Wales should be confirmed later this month Birmingham Post · Mar 15, 2023
Energy price guarantee to be extended after Jeremy Hunt U-turn THE chancellor Jeremy Hunt has confirmed that the UK Government's energy price guarantee - which limits the amount energy suppliers can charge per… The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023
Cost of living support for people on disability benefits including PIP set for debate in Parliament Marsha De Cordova MP, a member of the Petitions Committee, has been asked to open the debate on May 22 where MPs from all parties can take part, and the UK Government will send a minister to respond. Nottingham Post · Mar 15, 2023
Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2023 What will be in the Budget 2023? What is confirmed and what has been rumoured to be included Jeremy Hunt is due to give his first Budget speech on Wednesday but many details have already been briefed
Belfast Live · Mar 14, 2023 Loss of European Social Fund 'will cripple communities and cost the government more in the long run' Community organisations and service users have warned of the devastating impact the loss of the European Social Fund will have on Northern Ireland's most vulnerable
Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023 SNP MP Amy Callaghan accuses UK Government of 'failing single parent families' The East Dunbartonshire MP called on Tory ministers to scrap the two-child policy and the benefit cap for single-parent families in the Budget.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023 MSPs refuse to give consent to post-Brexit Australia-New Zealand trade deal McKee said he was “frustrated” to be considering another UK Government law which “pays little heed to the democratic role of this…
The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023 Tories 'attacking BBC to pressure it for positive coverage', MP says THE UK Government is deliberately attacking the BBC in order to “get themselves more favourable coverage” in its broadcasts, the shadow…
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023 DUP leader says Windsor Framework does not address ‘fundamental problems’ Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said he was seeking further clarity from the UK Government over elements of the new post-Brexit deal.
Belfast Live · Mar 14, 2023 DUP leader issues Windsor Framework update from USA as he outlines 'key concerns' "What is in this Windsor Framework is insufficient."
Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023 Unemployment rate in Scotland falls to record low as businesses face recruitment challenge SNP minister Richard Lochhead admitted certain industries were continuing to struggle to recruit staff.
Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023 Young people urged to check for unclaimed £2,000 in UK Government savings account Child Trust Funds were set up for every child born between September 1, 2002 and January 2, 2011.
Birmingham Post · Mar 14, 2023 Budget 2023: 'Restore confidence and outline long-term growth plan' Welsh business leaders tell Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will make his Budget statement as the UK continues to face issues of inflation, pay and public finances
The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023 Energy, pensions, back to work: What to look out for in Jeremy Hunt's first budget Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will unveil his first budget while households continue to struggle with the cost of living crisis and soaring inflation -…