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SNP minister denies winter fuel announcement was 'Thick of It' moment

A SCOTTISH Government minster has denied that their decision to reintroduce a universal winter heating support scheme for pensioners was like a…

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All Scottish pensioners to receive winter fuel payment next year

‘We will not abandon older people this winter, or indeed any winter,’ says Holyrood minister

The Independent UK

Scottish ministers pledge universal winter fuel payments for pensioners

SNP says heating payment will go to ‘every single Scottish pensioner’ from next year

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Every Scottish pensioner to receive winter heating payment next year

The Scottish Government said it will ‘continue to protect our pensioners from the harsh reality of a UK Labour Government’.

The Independent UK

'Leave yer ego': SNP minister issues warning after media reports on party infighting

AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has issued a stern warning about negative briefing to the press, urging figures within the party to “leave yer ego to…

The National (Scotland)

SNP face questions on shelved policy as Scotland reports record high food worries

THE SNP Government are facing questions over a shelved policy after a key report showed more Scots than ever are worried about putting food on the…

The National (Scotland)

Thousands of 'vital' Scottish carers set to receive new benefit

Scotland’s Social Justice Secretary has praised the “vital” work done by unpaid carers as a new benefit to help them is rolled out to all of…

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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)

Nandy urged to make ‘huge difference’ by lifting charity lottery cap

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville made the call, saying the move would ‘cost the Treasury nothing’.

Evening Standard

Applications open for new pension age benefit in Scotland

THE Scottish Government has opened applications for a new disability benefit for people of state pension age.

The National (Scotland)

SNP minister pans Labour MSPs for 'mansplaining' in fiery Holyrood clash

AN SNP Cabinet Secretary has hit back at a Labour frontbench MSP after he “mansplained” government budgets to her ...

The National (Scotland)

Amnesty International boss concerned over Holyrood approach to Israel

THE boss of a major UK charity has criticised the Scottish Government’s “inconsistent” approach to its relationship with Israel.

The National (Scotland)

UK Government urged to meet Ukrainians in Scotland to hear of ‘challenges’

UK Government officials are being challenged to meet Ukrainians living in Scotland to hear about the “challenges” they face after fleeing war in…

The National (Scotland)

Calls for UK Government to reverse Winter Fuel Payment cuts and reform energy markets

SCOTLAND'S Social Justice Secretary has urged the UK Government to reverse the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment, which she said has had “devastating…

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All devolved Scottish benefits to be raised to mitigate austerity, SNP minister says

THE Scottish Government will make it a legal requirement for all devolved benefits to be annually raised in line with inflation, the Social Justice…

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'We need to regain trust with pro-Palestine campaigners', says Cabinet Secretary

SCOTLAND’S Social Justice Secretary has admitted the Government has work to do to rebuild trust among pro-Palestine supporters – but stressed…

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood authorities investigate SNP over campaign spending

HOLYROOD authorities are investigating the SNP over allegedly inappropriate use of public money to fund the party’s election campaign.

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Greens call for clarity from Scottish Government on future of human rights bill

THE Scottish Greens are calling on the Scottish Government to provide clarity on the future of the Human Rights Bill.

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Almost £680 million paid out to families through Scottish Child Payment

The number of children benefiting from a “crucial cash” payment has increased, official figures have revealed.

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Stop rounding up asylum seekers in Scotland for Rwanda deportations, Home Office told

HOME Secretary James Cleverly is facing demands from the Scottish Government to stop rounding up asylum seekers in Scotland to be deported to Rwanda.

The National (Scotland)

Calls for ‘revolution’ in approach to maternity support in an independent Scotland

POLITICIANS are “missing a trick” by not putting forward plans for a “revolutionary approach” to maternity support in an independent…

The Guardian - UK

Scottish ministers drop legal action against Westminster over gender bill

SNP challenges a future UK government with ‘more respect for devolution’ to lift the veto

The National (Scotland)

Satisfaction with Scotland's key public services declines

ONLY two out of five adults are satisfied with the quality of Scotland’s three main public services, a new survey has found.

The National (Scotland)

Cabinet Secretary calls out Scottish estate over 'Elgin Marbles' in private hands

THE Greek marbles kept on the private Scottish estate of Lord Elgin should be “returned to their rightful home”, a Cabinet Secretary has said ...

The Guardian - UK

Holyrood passes revised bill on children’s rights after UK challenge

Scotland to become first devolved nation to incorporate UNCRC into domestic law – unless Westminster intervenes again

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