Tag: Scots
Sarwar vows to give winter fuel payments to more Scots pensioners
Getty ImagesScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says the UK government's Scottish Labour will expand eligibility for the winter fuel payment if they fo [...]
Could Scots soon be charged extra 25p for single-use cups?
Getty ImagesPeople in Scotland could be charged an extra 25p if they buy drinks in a single-use cup, under plans outlined by the Scottish government.M [...]
SNP calls for apology over Sunak linking Scots to Russia
Stephen Flynn criticised the PM comparing those calling for Scottish independence with Russia, Iran, and North Korea. It followed a speech by Rishi Su [...]
UK government to seek gender case legal expenses from Scots ministers
Alister Jack claims Holyrood ministers pursued the case "in spite of the cost to the taxpayer".
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UK government will not block Scots drug room pilot
Scottish Secretary Alister Jack says Westminster will not intervene if a facility is set up in Glasgow.
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Scottish independence: Is it still a priority for young Scots?
Polls suggest Scots aged under 24 are more likely to back independence than the average person.
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Sturgeon: Renewables could form basis of Scots economy
Nicola Sturgeon will tell the SNP conference that green energy could be the basis of a fairer economy.
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Scots Tories desert Boris Johnson in confidence motion
John Lamont, who represents Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, said that "after considerable thought and reflection", he had made the "very difficult [...]
Irish language and Ulster Scots bill to be introduced at Westminster
The Irish language and Ulster-Scots legislation was part of a deal to restore Stormont institutions in 2020.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg calls Scots Tory leader a 'lightweight'
The government minister says Boris Johnson has been supported by more "important" MPs than Douglas Ross.
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Scots urged to limit socialising to three households
The new limits will not apply on Christmas Day, but people have been told to keep their celebrations as small as possible.
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May Scots be assured a minimal earnings?
The federal government is to begin work on plans for an earnings assure scheme geared toward wiping out poverty in Scotland.
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Some Scots Covid powers 'could possibly be made everlasting'
Scottish ministers say some modifications made throughout the pandemic had a "demonstrable profit" to the general public.
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May Scots be assured a minimal revenue?
The federal government is to start out work on plans for an revenue assure scheme aimed toward wiping out poverty in Scotland.
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Some Scots Covid powers 'may very well be made everlasting'
Scottish ministers say some adjustments made in the course of the pandemic had a "demonstrable profit" to the general public.
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