New £400 energy bill help update for nearly one million people applying for lump sum payment this month The application portal is set to open on or before February 27. Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023
Transport Minister accused of "running scared" from seeing A75 impact in Dumfries and Galloway MSP Finlay Carson is unhappy that Jenny Gilruth has only agreed to a virtual meeting rather than coming to visit Crocketford and Springholm Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023
Russian hackers linked to HSE cyber attack sanctioned by UK government A Russian Contigang targeted the health service, the Department of Health and TUSLA in May 2021. Irish Mirror · Feb 9, 2023
Jagtar Singh Johal's brother writes to MI6 chief as Dumbarton man spends another birthday in prison In an open letter to MI6 chief Richard Moore, Gurpreet Singh Johal says “with your help, maybe one day soon, he’ll be walking back through our front door in Dumbarton, instead of fearing the death penalty in Delhi”. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023
Sadiq Khan will not intervene in Chinese ‘super embassy’ plans for east London China’s controversial bid to build its new embassy was previously blocked by Tower Hamlets and must now go to central Government for a decision Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2023
Alcohol advertising ban could ‘cost jobs’ in whisky industry Ministers were also pressed about what the UK Government was doing to secure a deal with India to reduce tariffs Insider UK · Feb 9, 2023
New energy petition calls for special monthly tariff for older people and disabled households The petition proposes no per unit charges for gas and electricity customers in those groups. Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023
Martin Lewis issues urgent message on £400 energy bills support The finance guru has asked the chancellor to 'urgently consider postponing' the increase in the energy price guarantee which coincides with a package of financial support ending Wales Online · Feb 9, 2023
Tories are 'making a habit' of snubbing Scottish Parliament UK ministers are getting into “a habit” of snubbing the Scottish Parliament with repeated rejections to address committees and engage with MSPs,… The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023
US Congress members tell SNP MPs they are 'aghast' at state of UK Government US CONGRESS members are “absolutely aghast” at the state of Westminster and the UK’s constitutional set-up, an MP has claimed following a… The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023
Martin Lewis shares new energy payment update for households due £200 and £400 heating bill help One-off payments are being made to people off-grid using oil or LPG and those living in park homes. Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023
Jeremy Hunt summoned to Holyrood AGAIN after snubbing first invite JEREMY Hunt has again been invited to appear before the Scottish Parliament’s finance committee after snubbing a previous request via his Chief… The National (Scotland) · Feb 8, 2023
Wales needs a government that will reduce tax burden on people and businesses Peter Fox, Shadow Minister for Finance, outlines the Welsh Conservatives' action plan for Wales Birmingham Post · Feb 8, 2023
Money for study into improving key Dumfries and Galloway route may be less than half as much as thought Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has told Holyrood he is seeking “clarity” on the figure and indicated it may only be £2 million Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023
Glasgow Live · Feb 7, 2023 Glasgow People's Palace and Winter Gardens 'still a priority' despite funding blow The council missed out on a bid to the UK government Levelling Up fund which would have helped restore the historic site.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023 Grant Shapps given net zero brief - what's his voting record on climate issues like? Shapps is now in charge of energy security as well as the portfolio to meet emissions targets - but what is his voting record on climate?
Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023 People living in park homes may not qualify for new £400 one-off payment to help with energy bills The application portal for neatly one million households is due to open at the end of February.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023 Wales plans to mimic Scotland's gender reform bid and calls on UK to hand over powers The Welsh Government is set to ask the UK for powers over gender reform to be devolved.
Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023 Scots face 'ludicrous' energy bills while BP rakes in 'obscene' £23billion profits The UK Government is under pressure to impose a fresh windfall tax on energy giants who are earning record profits.
The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023 Compromise on protocol needed to restore government to Northern Ireland – Major The former PM said he was ‘baffled’ how the post-Brexit treaty was agreed in its current form.
Wales Online · Feb 7, 2023 Welsh Government plan to make it easier to change gender in Wales The Welsh Government has unveiled its LGBTQ+ Action Plan for Wales, which aims to strengthen equality and human rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people in Wales
The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023 Delay to benefits powers handover as DWP retain control of disability payments PLANS to transfer control of some types of benefits to the Scottish Government will be delayed for another three years, it has emerged.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2023 Alister Jack ‘refuses to engage’ with Holyrood on Section 35, says minister ALISTER Jack has “refused further engagement” with the Scottish Parliament after issuing a Section 35 order, according a Scottish minister.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 Largest strike in NHS history will cause ‘huge disruption’ Nurses and ambulance staff are walking out together for the first time.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023 No 10 says ‘no plans’ to withdraw from ECHR over small boats crackdown plan It follows reports suggesting the PM is ‘willing to reconsider’ being part of the human rights convention should European judges oppose his proposals.