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Welsh Government urges Boris Johnson not to scrap free UK Covid testing ahead of major announcement

The UK Government says free testing cost £2bn in January alone

Wales Online

Nicola Sturgeon issues warning over end of free lateral flow tests

The Scottish First Minister said it would be ‘completely wrong’ if decisions made by the UK Government constrain her ministers.

The Independent UK

Renfrewshire MP slams plans by the UK Government to scrap free covid tests

Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, condemned the proposed move as "irresponsible."

Daily Record

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Number of DWP Universal Credit sanctions soars to 'extremely worrying' 50,000 a month

The number of people claiming Universal Credit who have had their benefits reduced or removed has soared — and the UK Government are bringing in even tougher rules

Glasgow Live

Trading standards in Scotland faces recruitment crisis amid budget cut backs, warns MSP

Trading standards is supposed to enforce consumer protection legislation but the service has struggled to recruit new staff in recent years.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Alan Turing charity shows UK minister its work with African children

UK Government Minister Vicky Ford visited The Turing Trust charity in Edinburgh to discuss their work to supply schools in Malawi with refurbished computers.

Edinburgh Live

Urgent clarity from Welsh and UK governments needed on future business support in Wales, says FSB

The Federation of Small Businesses says the concerning disconnect between Westminster and Cardiff Bay on future business support is causing confusion and bad for business

Birmingham Post

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More than 10,000 people want St David's Day to be a bank holiday but UK Government has said no

The number of signatures on a petition has forced the UK government to respond

Wales Online

Welsh Government announces who will get £150 payment towards rising bills

The UK Government had already made an announcement for England

Wales Online

Welsh Government makes its most positive statement so far on a freeport for Wales

Welsh and UK governments have been at loggerheads over the issue but ministers in Wales say 'good progress' is being made

Birmingham Post

Scottish and UK governments agree deal for two ‘green freeports’

A bidding process for the freeports will open in spring this year and it is hoped the new sites will open in spring 2023

Insider UK

Humza Yousaf says Boris Johnson move to end covid restrictions should not ‘force our hand’

The Scottish Government health secretary raised fears about the financing of covid testing if Boris Johnson ends the requirement a month earlier than expected.

Daily Record

UK Government should not ‘force our hand’ by ending free Covid tests – Yousaf

Scotland’s Health Secretary said free testing should not be brought to an end in February.

The Independent UK

Jobs scheme graduates land apprenticeships with Lanarkshire biotech firm

Over 130,000 young people have now started roles with the UK Government’s Kickstart scheme, with many staying on as apprentices

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson says likelihood of NI Protocol agreement before elections 'quite small'

He said there was "very little progress" in ongoing discussions between the UK Government and the EU

The Independent UK

Most Scottish households to get £150 cost of living payment – amid warning over ‘repeating UK mistakes’

Anti-poverty charities say the scheme ‘mirrors the UK government’s misguided approach’

The Independent UK

Council tax rebate plan ‘repeats mistakes’ of UK Government, charities warn

They say the Scottish Finance Secretary should have targeted support towards low-income homes.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis calls for £200 energy bill credit to be scrapped in favour of an alternative solution

A new online petition is also asking the UK Government to give households the right to refuse the credit.

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Lateral flow tests could cost £30 with UK Government planning to end free testing in summer

The Government is expected to confirm the exact date - thought to be this summer - in the coming days

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford accuses UK Government of short-changing Wales on energy rebate

Wales' First Minister says Wales isn't being given any extra money to match £150 council tax rebate in England but the Treasury flatly denies it

The Independent UK

More street lights to be home to 5G antennas as part of UK Government scheme

Eight winning projects will receive a share from the £4 million from the UK Government to help boost 4G and 5G coverage across the country.

The Independent UK

More street lights to be home to 5G antennas as part of new scheme

Eight winning projects will receive a share from the £4 million from the UK government to help boost 4G and 5G coverage across the country

Glasgow Live

What energy grants and funding are available in your area as bills set to soar

The UK Government has announced a £200 energy bill rebate will be included on all electricity bills- but Scots are concerned about how they will afford the rising costs.

Daily Record

SNP Justice Secretary says no compensation for miners as part of strike pardons

Keith Brown said compensation touches on "unemployment issues, which are for the UK Government to consider".

Daily Record

New pensions dashboard will give everyone access to all their retirement savings pots online

State Pension payment forecasts will also be available to view under new UK Government proposals.

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