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John Swinney: Energy support scheme for businesses may be ‘inadequate’

The Deputy First Minister responded to the UK Government’s energy bills support scheme.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

Martin Lewis urges UK Government for update on support for non-mains gas customers

Energy customers on LPG, heating oil and those on central heating plans still don't know what support will be available this winter

Wales Online · Sep 21, 2022

Tory MP given Scotland Office minister job after backing Liz Truss

A SCOTTISH Conservative MP who left the UK Government in a reshuffle last year is returning to the Scotland Office as a junior minister, it has been…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21, 2022

'The real, imperfect country we inhabit deserves our attention - not the romantic dream of a future independent state' | Martin Shipton

To mark the 25th anniversary of the referendum that delivered devolution to Wales, Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton assesses the role devolution has played in shaping Wales - and argues it needs our full attention rather than a romantic dream of independence

Wales Online · Sep 20, 2022

People across UK set to receive one-off payment to help with cost-of-living

It will be paid to those who receive a qualifying disability benefit automatically on September 20.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2022

Six million people set to receive £150 disability cost-of-living payment from Tuesday

The vast majority of those eligible are expected to receive their one-off payment by the start of October

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2022

Around 6 million people to receive £150 disability cost-of-living payment

Cash is part of package of support for households

Wales Online · Sep 19, 2022

MPs accepted 'shameful' trips and gifts from states fighting in Yemen war

MPS have accepted £828,211 in the form of all-expenses-paid trips funded by states in a Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen’s war since 2015,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2022

Experts spell out why Tories' 'desperate' fracking plans won't help energy crisis

LIZ Truss’s decision to lift the ban on fracking in England was based on “desperation and dogma”, a leading expert has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 16, 2022

Businesses to get backdated support for energy bills if scheme delayed

More details on the business support package are expected as soon as next week

Insider UK · Sep 14, 2022