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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)

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)

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.

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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

Kate Forbes calls for Internal Market Act to be repealed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)

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

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

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

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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

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)

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)

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)

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…

The National (Scotland)

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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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

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

Evening Standard

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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

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)

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

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’.

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Octopus Energy hits back at wind firms' 'untenable' attack on zonal pricing

An Octopus Energy boss has hit back at offshore wind firms that are urging the UK Government to rule out introducing zonal pricing.

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

'It's a gamble': Economist gives verdict on UK Government benefit cuts

The UK Government is unlikely to see a boost in employment rates on the back of making cuts to disability benefits, an economic expert has said.

Evening Standard

MSP makes Mother’s Day call urging UK Government to extend maternity pay

Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay said every new parent should have the chance to spend quality time with their baby.

The National (Scotland)

Media must challenge UK Government 'lines' on benefit cuts, says minister

Mainstream media organisations have been warned by a Scottish minister about creating "stigma" around benefit claimants by not challenging…

The National (Scotland)

Stephen Flynn urges Labour: Don’t betray Waspi women again – let MPs vote

Stephen Flynn has called on the UK Government to ensure MPs can vote on his bill which would deliver compensation for Waspi women as it comes before…

The National (Scotland)

Labour MPs line up to rebel against UK Government's disability cuts

A GROWING number of Labour MPs are making clear their intentions to rebel against the UK Government’s decision to cut disability benefits by…

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