Renfrewshire MSP slams energy firms over skyrocketing profits The Renfrewshire North and West MSP wants more to be done to combat soaring energy costs. Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023
Olympic gold medallist calls on UK Government to step in amid pool closures OLYMPIC gold medallist Duncan Scott has called on the UK Government to help save the nation’s community swimming pools amid fears that half face… The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023
UK Government refuses to give Scottish councils scores for unsuccessful Levelling Up bids EXCLUSIVE: Officials at Glasgow City Council were stunned after none of their applications for Levelling Up funding were approved. Daily Record · Feb 24, 2023
Ukrainian refugees to be rushed into 'modular homes' and above shops as welcome centre closures loom Councils are also looking at repurposing spaces above shops to house refugees who have spent months in hotels Wales Online · Feb 24, 2023
Cash boost will help improve veterans' healthcare in Lanarkshire MSP Graham Simpson has welcomed funding aimed at welfare support and technology to benefit isolated veterans Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023
Holyrood votes to withhold consent from UK bill that would scrap 1000s of EU laws CONSTITUTION Secretary Angus Robertson has called on the UK Government to withdraw the bill that seeks to revoke a large swathe of retained EU… The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023
SNP contest timeline gives next FM 'leeway' to decide on Section 35 legal challenge Each SNP leadership candidate so far has had a different view on how to deal with the row with Scottish Secretary Alister Jack using a Section 35… The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023
Public support for Government’s handling of the NHS in England falls to new low Fewer than one in 10 people in England agree that the UK Government has the right policies for the health service, a new poll suggests. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
Scottish Government has 'huge amount' to recommit to when next FM in post, say Greens Patrick Harvie said the Scottish Government and next first minister have a 'huge amount' to recommit to once they take over from Nicola Sturgeon The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023
Alister Jack claims next FM has chance to 'reset' relations with UK Government SCOTTISH Secretary Alister Jack has claimed the next First Minister has an opportunity to “reset the relationship with the UK Government”. The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023
Energy prices down but your bills UP - Rishi Sunak urged to explain WHY THE SNP has clashed with Rishi Sunak over energy bills, accusing the UK Government of “raiding the pockets of ordinary Scots whilst lining the… The National (Scotland) · Feb 22, 2023
More than 820,000 people on Universal Credit expected to miss out on new £900 cost of living payment The first part of the means-tested cost of living payment is worth £301 and due to be made this Spring. Daily Record · Feb 22, 2023
£400 one-off energy payment update as applications open from next week Almost a million people across the UK are waiting for the roll-out Nottingham Post · Feb 22, 2023
London Underground drivers to strike on 15 March ; 260 jobs at risk at British Steel – as it happened British Steel plans to close its coke ovens, a move that could result in 260 job losses at its Scunthorpe site in northern England The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2023
Evening Standard · Feb 22, 2023 Public sector workers could be offered 3.5% pay rise to stop strikes The wage increase would still amount to a real-terms cut as the UK battles a cost-of-living crisis
Wales Online · Feb 22, 2023 Unions warn British Steel jobs at risk amid coking ovens closure fears The GMB union called the government's investment 'a sticking plaster' over the issues facing British Steel and warned that workers, their families and communities 'will once again be asked to pay the price'
Wales Online · Feb 22, 2023 More than a million public sector workers in line for 3.5% pay rise But the figure proposed in Government departmental submissions is dismissed as 'some sort of sick joke' by Unite chief
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 New First Minister will need to ‘eat humble pie’ over gender reforms – SNP MP Joanna Cherry was speaking at an online event organised by think tank Reform Scotland.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Scrapping VAT from sun protection products ‘can save lives’, SNP MP says MP for East Dunbartonshire said it ‘should be uncontroversial to state that these products must be made as accessible and as affordable as possible’.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Scottish councils to receive extra £100m boost, reveals John Swinney The Deputy First Minister revealed the additional money had come from the UK Government because of a forecasting error.
Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2023 What is sportswashing? Qatari banker increases takeover bid for Manchester United The English football giants are at a crossroads with offers from what critics say are two ethically dubious sources and subsequent accusations of greenwashing.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Kate Forbes still running for FM ‘at the moment’ amid controversy over her views The Finance Secretary has attracted criticism after she said she would not have voted for same sex marriage.
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023 Do not bring nuclear energy plants to Scotland, SNP tells new minister The SNP urged the UK Government to consider renewables as a better alternative to the country’s short-term energy needs.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023 Tory MP Andrew Bowie appointed UK's first nuclear minister TORY MP Andrew Bowie has been urged to ensure nuclear power is never brought to Scotland and focus on investing in renewable energy after being…
Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023 Seven ways to save money on energy bills before new price cap change in April Household energy bills are set to soar despite £1,000 drop in Ofgem price cap.