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Labour plunge 30k children into poverty with two-child cap, report says

THE two-child benefit cap has dragged 30,000 more children into poverty since Labour took office, fresh analysis has indicated.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025

I don’t want to interfere in trade talks by meeting US officials, says Swinney

The First Minister has defended his decision not to meet the US Government during his trip to New York this week.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

UK economic growth to be slower than forecast due to tariffs, say economists

UK economic growth could be up to 0.5 percentage points lower than expected in the coming years, according to economists.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

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'Not good news for Scotland': John Swinney hits out at Donald Trump's tariffs

New tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on goods from the UK being sold to America are “not good news”, Scotland’s First Minister said

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

UK lists thousands of US products which could face retaliatory tariffs

THE UK Government has published an “indicative” long list of US products that may be subject to retaliatory tariffs ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Scottish hospice boss blasts 'immoral' UK National Insurance hike

THE CEO of a Scottish hospice has blasted the UK Government's National Insurance hike, describing it as "immoral".

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

John Swinney not to meet any US Government officials during visit

THE First Minister did not seek meetings with US Government officials ahead of a trip to New York, it has been confirmed ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

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No attempt made for Swinney to meet US government during visit – spokesman

First Minister John Swinney will be flying to New York on Friday to attend Tartan Week.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs not good news for Scotland – and whole world, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke out after President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% would be applied on exports from the UK to the US.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

Kate Forbes calls for Internal Market Act to be repealed

DEPUTY First Minister Kate Forbes has urged the UK Government to "restore the democratic voice of the Scottish Parliament" by repealing…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Forbes calls on UK ministers to strike trade deal with US after Trump tariffs

The Scottish Deputy First Minister said the UK Government should ‘recognise the potential opportunities of a trade agreement with the US’.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

UK economy set for significant tariff hit but avoids ‘direct blow’ – economists

Donald Trump slapped a 10% tariff on US imports of UK goods.

Evening Standard · Apr 3, 2025

Scotch Whisky Association ‘disappointed’ with Donald Trump’s tariff announcement

The SWA said it would continue to support efforts by the UK Government to reach a compromise agreement with Mr Trump’s administration.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

MSPs will have to ‘reckon’ with impact of UK Government cuts, says Robison

The Scottish Government’s Finance Secretary was speaking in response to the Chancellor’s spring statement last week.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

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The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Labour warned 'you're responsible if anything happens to Jaggi'

THE UK Government has been warned that “if anything untoward were to happen” to a Scot who has faced torture and the threat of execution in an…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

UK Government won't release spy plane footage from day Israel killed aid worker

THE UK Government has admitted that it has footage from a RAF spy plane that was flying over Gaza as a group of aid workers were killed by the…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Glasgow Labour leader defies Anas Sarwar in attack on disability benefit cuts

Scottish Labour's leader in Glasgow has called for the UK Government to scrap plans to cut disability benefits, defying the stance of party chief…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Labour could lift 700,000 children out of poverty by following SNP policy – report

THE UK Government could cut child poverty in the UK by a sixth if it was to take the same approach as the Scottish Government, according to a new…

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The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Just one in five Scots over 66 say UK state pension funds basics, poll finds

ONLY one in five Scots aged 66 or older believe their UK state pension is enough to cover basic living costs, a new poll has found ...

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Westminster decisions ‘risk serious social and economic damage’, says Robison

The Finance Secretary said the Scottish Government would push UK ministers to ‘change course’.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 31, 2025

Keir Starmer branded 'racist' for comments about asylum seekers

KEIR Starmer has been slammed for “racist” comments about asylum seekers – after blaming them for putting pressure on cash-strapped public…

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Governments urged to make North Sea future a ‘national mission’

The North Sea transition taskforce called for action from both the UK and Scottish governments to help the sector with a ‘just transition’.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

UK Government reviewing how human rights law 'applies to migration cases'

THE UK Government is reviewing how international human rights law is applied to migration cases, the Home Secretary has said.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Spending more on benefits would be ‘wrong approach’, Jackie Baillie says

Scottish Labour’s deputy leader defended the UK Government’s welfare cuts as she said the rise in the benefit bill is ‘unsustainable’.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2025

Westminster 'respect' for Holyrood questioned amid 'silence' on benefit cuts

A Scottish minister has said the so-called "respect agenda" between Holyrood and Westminster "is not working" as she criticised…

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