Finance

Barnardo’s Scotland said that too many children are missing out on a good childhood

Cost of living crisis

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Quarter of Scottish parents struggle to feed children amid cost-of-living crisis

The coin which is believed to have been minted around the mid 1100s

The coin which is believed to have been minted around the mid 1100s

Medieval history

Historically 'important' Scottish medieval coin from David I's reign up for sale

Research from the House of Commons Library shows more than 991,431 pensioners in Scotland received the payment in 2022-23

Research from the House of Commons Library shows more than 991,431 pensioners in Scotland received the payment in 2022-23

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Keir Starmer must U-turn on 'damaging' winter fuel payment cut, says Stephen Flynn

Outgoing Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

Outgoing Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Douglas Ross's hypocrisy over child poverty dig at SNP is laughable

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (C) chairs a meeting of the National Wealth Fund Taskforce at 11 Downing Street

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves (C) chairs a meeting of the National Wealth Fund Taskforce at 11 Downing Street

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Lesley Riddoch: What Shona Robison should really say about cuts

First Minister John Swinney announced the Scottish Government's Programme for Government earlier today

First Minister John Swinney announced the Scottish Government's Programme for Government earlier today

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Programme for Government shows all roads lead back to Westminster

The Buchanan Society offers charitable grants for those who have certain Scottish last names

The Buchanan Society offers charitable grants for those who have certain Scottish last names

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See which Scottish surnames can apply for charitable educational funding

Research shows 84% of pensioners will miss out on the payment

Research shows 84% of pensioners will miss out on the payment

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Most pensioners in poverty will lose Winter Fuel Payment, research shows

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during her visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) in Paisley

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves during her visit to the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) in Paisley

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George Kerevan: It was Labour Government who created Scotland’s budget crisis

John Swinney is expected to address the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday

John Swinney is expected to address the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday

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John Swinney reveals policy pledges but warns of 'challenging financial backdrop'

The sun sets behind the Houses of Parliament in London

The sun sets behind the Houses of Parliament in London

We should be shouting benefits of Yes vote and rebranding GERS figures

New statistics landed this week from the Registers of Scotland, detailing property sales in Scottish island regions

New statistics landed this week from the Registers of Scotland, detailing property sales in Scottish island regions

Highlands & Islands

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Rhoda Meek: Military forces aren’t driving people out but market forces clearly are

Energy Security Secretary Ed Miliband should explain to pensioners that the UK does not control its own power

Energy Security Secretary Ed Miliband should explain to pensioners that the UK does not control its own power

Energy Price Cap

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Energy price cap increase is yet another hammer blow to pensioners

Last year British Gas made a profit of £750 million

Last year British Gas made a profit of £750 million

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Scotland desperately needs a real publicly owned energy company

Shona Robison is to give an update on financial pressures facing the Government in September

Shona Robison is to give an update on financial pressures facing the Government in September

Scottish Government

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Shona Robison to give statement next month on 'profound financial pressures'

Developers of the proposed Spiorad na Mara wind farm in Lewis announced they will pay £4.5 million a year in community benefits

Developers of the proposed Spiorad na Mara wind farm in Lewis announced they will pay £4.5 million a year in community benefits

Community group secures millions in funding from offshore wind farm developers

A Freedom of Information (FOI) has found that pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 from the DWP.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) has found that pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 from the DWP.

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Thousands of pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 in DWP error

Citizens Advice Bureaux can provide free and confidential advice on benefits entitlement

Citizens Advice Bureaux can provide free and confidential advice on benefits entitlement

Citizens Advice Scotland

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Don’t miss out on a winter fuel payment if you are entitled to it

The “benefits bill” referenced was the potential cost of up to 850,000 pensioners “rushing to claim Pension Credit” to qualify for Winter Fuel Payments

The “benefits bill” referenced was the potential cost of up to 850,000 pensioners “rushing to claim Pension Credit” to qualify for Winter Fuel Payments

Department for Work and Pensions

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Shona Craven: Pensioner pride must not dictate spending decisions

Iain Munro said the decision to close its open fund to new applicants from the end of this month was “unavoidable”

Iain Munro said the decision to close its open fund to new applicants from the end of this month was “unavoidable”

Creative Scotland

Key arts funding cut amid uncertainty over financial support from Scottish Government

Ofgem will announce the price cap for October to December on Friday as experts predict a rise of around 9%

Ofgem will announce the price cap for October to December on Friday as experts predict a rise of around 9%

Why are energy prices predicted to rise again in the UK?

How has its opposition to disastrous Tory policies compared to that offered by Labour, who when given the chance to mount real challenges mostly bottled it?

How has its opposition to disastrous Tory policies compared to that offered by Labour, who when given the chance to mount real challenges mostly bottled it?

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Richard Walker: Read MY lips –Labour austerity agenda will hurt most vulnerable

Rachel Reeves would rather see pensioners freeze than raise taxes on the better-off, says Wee Ginger Dug

Rachel Reeves would rather see pensioners freeze than raise taxes on the better-off, says Wee Ginger Dug

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour would rather see pensioners freeze than raise taxes on rich

Community Land Scotland says that large estate owners are using public funding to inflate the value of estates before selling them on for usually huge profits

Community Land Scotland says that large estate owners are using public funding to inflate the value of estates before selling them on for usually huge profits

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Public money should be 'clawed back' after large Scottish land sales, charity says

Takeover of one of Scotland's largest engineering companies collapses

Takeover of one of Scotland's largest engineering companies collapses

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Takeover of one of Scotland's largest engineering companies collapses

Richard Murphy and Robin McAlpine delve into the ins and outs of PFI in a special podcast episode for The National

Richard Murphy and Robin McAlpine delve into the ins and outs of PFI in a special podcast episode for The National

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Podcast special: Robin McAlpine and Richard Murphy on Labour's PFI Scandal

The Bank reduced rates from 5.25% to 5%, following a split vote which saw some members of the Monetary Policy Committee prefer to keep the level unchanged

The Bank reduced rates from 5.25% to 5%, following a split vote which saw some members of the Monetary Policy Committee prefer to keep the level unchanged

Bank of England

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Bank of England cuts interest rate for first time since 2020 as inflation eases

PFI was expanded considerably under Labour chancellor Gordon Brown

PFI was expanded considerably under Labour chancellor Gordon Brown

Labour's PFI Scandal

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What is PFI and how does it work?

Labour’s top priority is scoring political goals over their opponents – particularly the SNP – rather than creating the change they promised

Labour’s top priority is scoring political goals over their opponents – particularly the SNP – rather than creating the change they promised

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Richard Walker: Labour are twisting fight against child poverty into political weapon

The Labour leader has further cemented his reputation as a tough, single-minded authoritarian

The Labour leader has further cemented his reputation as a tough, single-minded authoritarian

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Lesley Riddoch: John Swinney can do what Keir Starmer failed to do with two-child cap

Yesterday MPs voted on an SNP amendment to the King's Speech which called on the government to repeal the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits immediately

Yesterday MPs voted on an SNP amendment to the King's Speech which called on the government to repeal the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits immediately

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Labour's Scottish MPs prove they are lobby fodder for Keir Starmer

According to the most recent figures from the Scottish Government around 340,000 people rent a home from the privately rented sector

According to the most recent figures from the Scottish Government around 340,000 people rent a home from the privately rented sector

Dumfries and Galloway

Top 10 cheapest areas to rent in Scotland revealed

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to U-turn and drop the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is coming under increasing pressure to U-turn and drop the abhorrent two-child cap on benefits

Wee Ginger Dug: Keir Starmer needs to 'change' position on abhorrent two-child cap

Dr Ralitsa Madsen has been granted £1.8 million in funding over the next four years by securing a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship

Dr Ralitsa Madsen has been granted £1.8 million in funding over the next four years by securing a UK Research and Innovation Future Leaders Fellowship

Dundee University

Scottish researcher awarded £1.8 million in funding with prestigious fellowship

The Bank of England has been hit by a

The Bank of England has been hit by a

Bank of England

Bank of England hit by 'global payment issue' that could affect house sales

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation remained unchanged at 2%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation remained unchanged at 2%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said

Bank of England

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UK inflation remains at two per cent target for second month in a row

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced pressure to abolish the policy before he even took on the top job

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced pressure to abolish the policy before he even took on the top job

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Number of Scottish families impacted by two-child benefit cap rises to 26,000

Staff at the University of Glasgow were paid later than expected after an apparent technical issue with several banks

Staff at the University of Glasgow were paid later than expected after an apparent technical issue with several banks

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Scottish university pay delay for staff prompts union anger

The intense exchange began after the TV host quizzed Liz Kendall on whether she thought the current council tax bands and system were fair

The intense exchange began after the TV host quizzed Liz Kendall on whether she thought the current council tax bands and system were fair

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Top Labour candidate 'loses temper' with Martin Lewis in heated GMB exchange

HES was offering up to £11,500 in grants, plus interest-free loans, covering both air source heat pump, solar and battery installation

HES was offering up to £11,500 in grants, plus interest-free loans, covering both air source heat pump, solar and battery installation

3

Confusion over Scottish Government 'ending solar panel funding'

The richest 10% of people hold 43% of all wealth in this country, and that chasm is growing

The richest 10% of people hold 43% of all wealth in this country, and that chasm is growing

Conservative Party

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Lorna Slater: Westminster parties are in thrall of the super-rich

The Greens want to see increased transparency and stricter regulation on how parties are funded

The Greens want to see increased transparency and stricter regulation on how parties are funded

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Political funding rules need overhauled to tackle 'dark money', say Scottish Greens

Housing minister Paul McLennan delivered a statement in Holyrood today, June 20

Housing minister Paul McLennan delivered a statement in Holyrood today, June 20

Scottish Government housing crisis plan 'fatally undermined' by cuts, experts warn

Mairi McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, said that parental leave entitlement in the UK currently lags “far behind” that in other European countries

Mairi McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, said that parental leave entitlement in the UK currently lags “far behind” that in other European countries

SNP pledges ‘bold action to support families’, says Mairi McAllan

Inquiries into Edinburgh properties have overtaken the 'Northern Powerhouse', winning out over Sheffield and Manchester

Inquiries into Edinburgh properties have overtaken the 'Northern Powerhouse', winning out over Sheffield and Manchester

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Scottish city revealed as top UK target for Middle East property investors

Exports have increased by £5 million to £250m in comparison to the same time last year

Exports have increased by £5 million to £250m in comparison to the same time last year

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Scottish salmon exports increase to £645 million in five-year high

According to the Greens, data shows that private jets are five to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes, per passenger, and 50 times more polluting than trains

According to the Greens, data shows that private jets are five to 14 times more polluting than commercial planes, per passenger, and 50 times more polluting than trains

Scottish Greens

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'Bold plans': Scottish Greens to propose £1000 per head private jet 'super tax'

Party insiders have apparently admitted Labour will be forced into “really difficult” decisions around public services when it comes to the Budget

Party insiders have apparently admitted Labour will be forced into “really difficult” decisions around public services when it comes to the Budget

General Election 2024

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Keir Starmer set to announce major spending cuts if Labour gain power

The First Minister said while the SNP in power had brought about a “transformation in the life chances of children in Scotland”

The First Minister said while the SNP in power had brought about a “transformation in the life chances of children in Scotland”

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Eradicating child poverty is a 'significant' challenge, John Swinney tells MSPs

Point and Sandwick Trust (PST), who are a community-owned wind farm based in the Outer Hebrides, have donated money to the Bethesda Hospice to help with annual running costs

Point and Sandwick Trust (PST), who are a community-owned wind farm based in the Outer Hebrides, have donated money to the Bethesda Hospice to help with annual running costs

Community-owned wind farm donates £55,000 to Scottish island hospice

The eco-conscious health board is ranked second in Scotland for recycling but spends around £125,000 a month disposing of clinical waste

The eco-conscious health board is ranked second in Scotland for recycling but spends around £125,000 a month disposing of clinical waste

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NHS board boosts clinical waste recycling in bid to save £150,000 a year

39 member states and 22 heads of state and government convened at the fourth International Conference on Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda

39 member states and 22 heads of state and government convened at the fourth International Conference on Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda

Climate Emergency

Tumasie Blair: Those on climate crisis frontline need more help from rich nations

Douglas Ross’s team have identified 28 claims he made to Westminister while carrying out work as a football referee

Douglas Ross’s team have identified 28 claims he made to Westminister while carrying out work as a football referee

Conservative Party

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Douglas Ross accused of using MP expenses while working as assistant referee

The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) report looks at how spending as a proportion of national income has changed since the 1950s and how it will change in the next government

The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) report looks at how spending as a proportion of national income has changed since the 1950s and how it will change in the next government

Conservative Party

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Next government will have to cut scope of state or raise taxes, report says