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Scottish recession could be shallower than the rest of the UK, MSPs are told

Rebound in North Sea earnings could also boost Scotland’s relative economic performance

Insider UK · Dec 20, 2022

Scots most supportive of striking workers, polling reveals

PEOPLE in Scotland are more consistently supportive of striking workers across a range of industries than those living in other parts of the UK, new…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2022

Single mum surviving on kid's leftovers and cups of tea says she can't afford Christmas

The Only Way is Essex star and former TV personality Lydia Bright, who campaigns for the charity, said child poverty in the UK was heartbreaking.

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

John Barrowman cancels 2023 tour citing slow ticket sales after ‘hardest few years’

The Doctor Who star was due to embark on a nine-date UK tour in February 2023

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2022

Tyson Fury told Oleksandr Usyk fight will not happen unless new deadline is met

Tyson Fury is expected to sign a deal to fight Oleksdandr Usyk early next year, but the Ukrainian's representatives have now set a firm deadline for negotiations.

Manchester Evening News · Dec 20, 2022

UK govt refuses to give way on pay as nurses, medics strike

The British government says it will not offer more money to nurses and ambulance crews to end strikes that are piling pressure on an already overstretched health system

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2022

Greggs in Newcastle's Greenmarket in 1977 - today the brand is a nationwide institution

Shoppers at Greggs in Newcastle in the run-up to Christmas 45 years ago - today the brand has more than 2,200 outlets around the UK

Chronicle Live · Dec 20, 2022

Scotland’s proposed gender recognition laws explained

The Holyrood bill introducing a system of self-declaration for gender recognition has polarised opinion

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2022

DWP to urge 11m older people to check for £3,500 annual income boost in new year

A successful claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for the £900 means-tested cost of living payment due in 2023/24.

Daily Record · Dec 20, 2022

Martin Lewis issues 'surprise' energy price hike warning in place from next month

Money Saving Expert (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has said that millions of households across the UK could face an unexpected hike following a price cap update next month.

Edinburgh Live · Dec 20, 2022