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Starmer rejects calls for Holyrood to get immigration powers

The Prime Minister spoke out on the issue during a visit to Glasgow for the Interpol general assembly.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024

How will rise in English tuition fees affect me?

DESPITE how Keir Starmer once pledged he would abolish tuition fees, the UK Government is set to announce they will be going up from September next…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024

Scottish Government 'profoundly concerned' over Labour tax raid on family farms

THE Scottish Government has said it is “profoundly concerned” about Labour’s tax raid on farms.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024

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UK Government has 'made a mess' of rural Scotland's connectivity

SUCCESSIVE UK governments have “made a mess” of providing decent mobile phone services in rural areas in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024

Treasury must fully fund public sector tax increase, insists Robison

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Budget included a hike in employers’ national insurance contributions.

Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2024

UK Government condemned for keeping children in poverty by not axing two-child cap

THE UK Government has been condemned by the SNP for the “conscious” and “calculated political decision” to keep children in poverty…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2024

GB Energy to get just £100m over two years in Budget despite Labour's £8bn pledge

THE state-owned GB Energy will receive just £100 million in funding for renewables projects in the first two years despite the UK Government’s…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2024

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SNP members to push for zonal energy pricing campaign from Scottish Government

SNP members are set to push the Scottish Government to assess the benefits of zonal energy pricing ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024

Scottish councils call for 'fair share' of additional funding from UK Budget

SCOTLAND’S councils have written to the UK and Scottish governments calling for their “fair share” of the extra funding announced in the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024

Labour detail plans to bypass Holyrood with £1.4bn 'direct investment' in Scotland

THE UK Government has announced plans for £1.4 billion of “direct investment” in Scotland over the next 10 years ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024

Labour give HS2 director new £950-per-day 'value for money' role

THE Labour Government will pay its “value for money” tsar – who previously oversaw HS2 spending – £950 a day ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024

Government ‘cannot commit’ to Casement funding without more details on costs

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn was commenting after the GAA presented its revised plans for the stadium redevelopment to a Stormont minister.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

GAA hopeful of lower-spec Casement Park rebuild without excessive use of funds

The stadium had originally been earmarked as a host venue for the Euro 2028 football tournament.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

Some Budget measures are welcome but others will ‘prolong agony’, warns Swinney

The First Minister said it is regretful the Chancellor had not scrapped the two-child limit on some benefits.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

Scotland 'subsidises' London energy bills, according to financial analyst

SCOTTISH billpayers are “subsidising” those in London, according to a financial analyst.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Chancellor: Budget gives Holyrood its largest ever real-terms funding settlement

Rachel Reeves said the Scottish Government will receive an additional £3.4 billion in 2025-26 due to her tax and spending decisions.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

What was in Rachel Reeves's Budget for Scotland? See the key points

CHANCELLOR Rachel Reeves has laid out a Budget which will see the tax burden reach an historic high, while borrowing increases by an average £32.3…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Stephen Flynn reacts to Labour Budget as 'Scots still paying the price'

LABOUR’S first Budget in 14 years “fails to deliver” the change Scots expected from Keir Starmer, the SNP have said.

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The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Labour told to live up to rhetoric as detained Scot's brother meets Foreign Secretary

THE Labour Government must deliver more than “empty talk” and secure the release of a Scot detained in India, his brother has said after a…

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024

Cherry joins team seeking to overturn winter fuel payment cut in court

The case was brought against the Scottish and UK governments by Coatbridge pensioners Florence and Peter Fanning.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024

A history of the SNP's pledge to reform council tax

THE SNP first pledged to reform council tax before they even came into government in 2007. So, what happened since then?

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Minister says UK ‘does not pay reparations’ amid Commonwealth calls for talks

The final communique signed at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting acknowledged calls for a discussion on the matter.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024

SNP hail Labour reforms to Scottish planning laws on energy

REFORMS to energy planning rules aimed at accelerating new clean power developments have been unveiled by the Scottish and UK governments.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024

Sarwar says Labour will ‘end austerity’ as he challenges SNP ministers on Budget

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar spoke out as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to deliver the Budget on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2024

'Another part of the country': Anas Sarwar defends GB Energy chief's England base

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has defended the UK Government’s decision to base the chair of GB Energy in England – saying it is…

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