British Gas profits triple as Scots politicians make renewed call for 'proper' windfall tax Centrica said its profits more than tripled from £948 million in 2021 to £3.3 billion in 2022. Daily Record · Feb 16, 2023
Key challenges to be faced by Sturgeon’s successor as First Minister The new SNP leader’s in-tray will be packed, from plotting a course to indyref2 to settling the unresolved teachers’ pay dispute. The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2023
Praise for Nicola Sturgeon from LGBT community as concern is expressed for the future NICOLA Sturgeon’s resignation comes at a time of great uncertainty for Scotland’s gender reform legislation. The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023
Gender reforms not ‘final straw’ for Sturgeon to quit but loomed large The Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill passed despite concerns from some quarters that the changes could impact on safe spaces for females, The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon to resign as First Minister, saying ‘the time is now’ She said she will continue as an MSP on the backbenches at Holyrood. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
New State Pension payments may be less than older people retiring this year expect Key facts about State Pension payments everyone nearing retirement age should know. Daily Record · Feb 15, 2023
SNP MSPs join calls for Nicola Sturgeon to halt 'reckless' Deposit Return Scheme SNP MSPs are among a cross-party group at Holyrood who have told the First Minister that bringing in the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as planned in… The National (Scotland) · Feb 15, 2023
Man becomes eighth Briton to die in Ukraine since Russian invasion began The UK Government continues to advise against all travel to the war-torn country. The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023
No amount of training can prepare you for Turkey devastation, says firefighter Emma Atcherley, from South Wales, said the UK rescue team is continuing to work to bring out survivors. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023
Scotland's employment rate at record high but workers face wages slashed by inflation Roz Foyer of the STUC warned "the real story of Scotland’s latest labour market figures is falling real wages". Daily Record · Feb 14, 2023
Scotland's employment rate highest in UK in last quarter of 2022 Scotland's employment rate for the final quarter of 2022 was the highest of the four UK nations The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023
Support for Scotland's 'thriving' space sector is welcomed by UK Government as industry keeps growing Country 'will soon become a leading destination for satellite launches' Insider UK · Feb 14, 2023
New petition calls for ‘triple lock’ on energy price cap to restrict future increases to household bills The petition urges the UK Government to stop the 'exploitation' of households by energy companies. Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023
New petition calls for network of pet food banks across UK to help people with cost of living The Scottish SPCA has launched a pilot scheme in 12 local authority areas to help pet owners. Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023
Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023 South Ayrshire Council to launch £150,000 feasibility study on future of old Hourstons South Ayrshire Council's cabinet will consider a new plan after issues with the acquisition of the Arran Mall meaning the future of the Hourstons site could be looked at on its own.
Daily Record · Feb 13, 2023 Eligibility for new £200 energy bill payment for off-grid households due discount by end of this month The UK Government is using a specific system to identify eligible households using oil, coal, LPG and biomass to heat their homes.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023 In-depth poll reveals Scots' views on de facto, EU, and independence referendums INDEPENDENCE would not be won in a referendum held tomorrow, but Scots think it would if the vote were held in five years’ time, in-depth polling…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023 SNP call on UK Government to commit to carbon capture funding for project The SNP is calling on the UK Government to “put its money where its mouth is” on carbon capture funding after a Scottish project was…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2023 SNP voters want Nicola Sturgeon to remain FM amid resignation calls, poll finds A MAJORITY of Yes voters and SNP voters believe Nicola Sturgeon should continue as First Minister, a poll has found.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2023 Cambridge academics argue Scotland has right to hold indyref2 without Westminster SCOTLAND does have the right to hold a referendum without the agreement of Westminster under a “people power” concept established at the time of…
The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2023 SNP calls for 20% cut to energy bills UK government says it would be irresponsible to plan fiscal policy on current ‘volatile prices’.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2023 SNP urge UK Tories to slash energy bills by 20 per cent after 'Westminster failure' In April, the Tories are planning to hike the cost of the Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) by 20 from £2500 to £3000 for typical annual consumption.
Daily Record · Feb 11, 2023 UK Government 'failing to take child poverty seriously' claims SNP MP A Glasgow MP has called for Tory ministers to follow the example of Holyrood and introduce a UK-wide version of the Scottish Child Payment.
Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023 Man forced to move out of Scots home after network error sees huge rise in energy bills Glasgow Central MP Alison Thewliss asked the UK Government to help her constituent Justin Valmassoi as energy provider Utilita has taken 'too long' to investigate the potential fault.
Nottingham Post · Feb 10, 2023 DWP rejects proposal for £416 state pension payment increase and lowering retirement age A petition had gathered more than 34,000 signatures