Scottish families affected by DWP benefit cap urged to apply for new financial support from local council An estimated 4,000 eligible households could be £2,500 better off on average per year. Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023
Third of Scots with prepayment meters missing out on energy rebate ALMOST a third of Scottish households with prepayment meters have not redeemed their energy rebate vouchers, according to the latest UK Government… The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2023
Strategy to win Scottish independence needs a 'reset', says Kate Forbes Forbes said that the current strategy had been determined by a “few people in the SNP” and discussion on what comes next should be up to the… The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023
Kate Forbes says she wouldn't have 'voted for Scotland's gender reforms' Forbes told the BBC that she had "significant concerns" about self-identification for transgender people in Scotland. The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023
What are the SNP leadership candidates' views on key social issues? There is disagreement between Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf. The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023
Humza Yousaf says progressive SNP policies like gender reform has put independence within 'touching distance' The health secretary, the front runner to become the next SNP leader, said he had "concerns" about fighting the next general election as a de facto referendum on independence. Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023
Scottish Government to provide extra £8.6m to mitigate UK benefits cap FAMILIES could be £2500 better off as a result of the Scottish Government spending almost £9 million to help those impacted by Westminster’s… The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023
£400 one-off energy payment for nearly one million people now open for new claims Households across Scotland, England and Wales can apply online or over the phone for the lump sum payment. Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023
Government moves to introduce NI organ donation law at Westminster The regulations cannot progress at the Assembly due to the political impasse at Stormont. The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023
Daithi's Law: Government moves to pass stalled organ donation law for NI "I would like to reiterate that, if the amendment is selected, the UK Government's intervention here is exceptional." Belfast Live · Feb 20, 2023
Scottish independence grassroots meeting backs Westminster de facto indyref plan A GATHERING of grassroots independence supporters has backed using a UK General Election as a de facto referendum following the resignation… The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2023
Humza Yousaf runs for SNP leader and insists he is 'best person' to be First Minister Humza Yousaf says he is ready for the leadership role after having the toughest jobs in government over the last 10 years. Daily Record · Feb 19, 2023
Scottish Government 'at war' with Westminster over Tory anti-strike bid The Scottish Government is set to reject the anti-walkout laws. Daily Record · Feb 19, 2023
New first minister urged by rivals to focus on ‘challenges’ facing Scotland Scottish Secretary Alister Jack called on the SNP to change course and ‘drop the obsession’ with independence. The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023
The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2023 Sarwar: Scottish Government wrong to reject gender Bill amendments But the Scottish Labour leader said his party was right to back the legislation.
Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023 Welsh firefighter in tearful reunion with his children as he returns home from earthquake site in Turkey Phil Irving surprised his two children at school after risking his life to save others in Turkey
The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023 Starmer: Britons joining Ukraine fighting must do so ‘very carefully’ ‘Nothing should be done that gets in the way’ of the Ukrainian armed forces, the Labour leader has said.
Birmingham Post · Feb 17, 2023 Entrepreneurs showed resilience during crisis Founders shouldn’t criticise themselves for the position they find themselves in after a torrid three years
Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023 Financial expert warns pension pots could be hit with higher tax to plug gap in labour market Fears are growing about UK Government plans to tap into retirement savings due to a shrinking workforce.
Insider UK · Feb 17, 2023 NatWest Group sees profits surge to £5.1bn RBS owner hails 'considerable progress against our strategic goals'
Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023 Nicola Sturgeon successor faces difficult task in leading divided independence movement The source of the division, senior SNP sources say, is the outgoing First Minister’s strategy which they believe has led them up a political cul-de-sac.
Wales Online · Feb 16, 2023 DWP warning over cost of living payment as some benefit claimants won't get £301 People on Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) will not be eligible for the means-tested payments
The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023 Stormont impasse will continue if EU laws remain in Northern Ireland, DUP warns Lord Dodds said any deal that falls short of the contents of the UK Government’s Bill to override the NI Protocol would not be accepted by the DUP.
Chronicle Live · Feb 16, 2023 Key money changes and one-off payments coming before the end of the year There are some key dates you might want to stick in your diary, as payments land to help ease the cost of living crisis.
Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023 New fixed-term energy deals cheaper than April price guarantee could be offered by summer The UK Government’s energy price guarantee is set to rise from £2,500 to £3,000 in April.