Over-50s face lifetime of financial insecurity, warns research group Research from Edinburgh University’s Smart Data Foundry revealed the age group will be hit hardest by the cost-of-living crisis. The Independent UK · Aug 3, 2022
Family of Dumbarton's Jagtar Singh Johal demand urgent action from UK Government after he is formally charged The 35-year-old has also been accused of being a member of a terrorist gang, with relatives fearing he could be sentenced to death if convicted. Daily Record · Aug 3, 2022
Scottish salmon industry warns over impact of Dover delays SCOTLAND'S salmon industry has called for urgent action to tackle Brexit-related delays at Dover, with concerns over fresh fish being left… The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2022
£400 energy payment: Renters could miss out on cost of living discount Over half a million renters have been warned that they could miss out on the £400 energy bill rebate, which is set to be paid to millions of households across the UK this winter. Glasgow Live · Aug 3, 2022
UK Government urged to prioritise fresh Scottish salmon exports amid border delays Trade body chief holds talks with UK fisheries minister in Shetland Insider UK · Aug 3, 2022
One in five Scots households faces savings wipe out A FIFTH of Scots households will have their savings wiped out by the soaring cost of living by 2024, a new report warns. The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2022
Lorna Slater ‘terrified’ by Tory leadership candidates’ approach to economy The Scottish Greens co-leader accused both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak of ‘disrespecting’ the Scottish people and the Scottish Parliament. The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Archie Battersbee 'would die in weeks even if life support kept on' - judge's comments in full as appeal rejected "The justices have great sympathy with the plight of Archie’s devoted parents who face a circumstance that is every parent’s nightmare," a statement from the court said Manchester Evening News · Aug 2, 2022
Council in funding plea to Scottish Government to plug budget gap West Dunbartonshire Council has appealed to the Scottish Government for greater financial support as it faces an estimated £14 million budget gap. The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2022
Parents of Archie Battersbee lose court bid to keep life support on 'The panel reaches this conclusion with a heavy heart and wishes to extend its deep sympathy to Archie’s parents at this very sad time' Wales Online · Aug 2, 2022
Supreme Court rejects appeal by Archie Battersbee's parents over life-support withdrawal The 12-year-old has been in a coma since he was found unconscious by his mum in April Manchester Evening News · Aug 2, 2022
'Energy penalty' leaving northern Scots with higher bills The UK Government was warned about the issue in 2019. The National (Scotland) · Aug 2, 2022
Welsh Government attacks Liz Truss plan to cut public sector pay outside London as she U-turns Liz Truss has backtracked on a plan to bring in regional variations for public sector pay that would have hit Wales hard Wales Online · Aug 2, 2022
'My vision for Wales is unrivalled' | Rishi Sunak Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak lays out his policies for Wales and calls for an independent Covid inquiry for Wales in an opinion piece exclusively for WalesOnline Wales Online · Aug 2, 2022
Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022 Dundee council submits £5.6m bid for 'levelling up' cash The money will be provided by the UK Government under the Shared Prosperity Fund set up to replace EU financial support.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2022 Calls for North Sea windfall to deliver ‘reindustrialisation of Scotland’ A North Sea tax windfall should be used to support families, businesses and the energy transition, the UK Government has been urged
The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2022 Motion on using devolved powers to tackle cost of living excluded from SNP conference A MOTION calling on the SNP to “creatively” use devolved tax powers to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis has been excluded from the draft…
Wales Online · Aug 1, 2022 Archie Battersbee's parents lose fight to keep son on life-support A court has ruled his treatment can be withdrawn after noon tomorrow
Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022 New petition calls for State Pension minimum payment of £200 each week for everyone over retirement age The petition proposes disregarding National Insurance Contributions record which determines the level of State Pension award.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2022 UK Government told Queen's Jubilee book was too 'Anglo-centric', emails show THE Scottish Government rapped Westminster over an “Anglo-centric” children’s book drawn up by the UK Government to celebrate the Queen’s…
The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022 Refusing UN request in Archie case would breach international law, court told Lawyers acting for 12-year-old Archie Battersbee’s parents argue a UN committee’s request to postpone withdrawal of his treatment should be honoured.
Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022 New £400 energy bill discount update for people living in park homes, houseboats or off the grid The UK Government has published new details on how the £400 Energy Bills Support Scheme will be delivered from October.
Daily Record · Aug 1, 2022 Energy pre-payment meter customers must check three details before October to ensure they get £400 discount New details have been released about delivery of the six monthly instalments.
Liverpool Echo · Aug 1, 2022 Petrol price cut for UK drivers among lowest in Europe, RAC claims Only Luxembourg has done less than the UK Government, according to the motoring body
The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2022 Fuel prices in the UK remain among the highest in Europe despite cuts Only Luxembourg has done less than the UK Government out of 13 European nations that have cut petrol taxes