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John Swinney: UK Government policies create more poverty

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister accused the UK Government of creating more poverty with policies such as cutting Universal Credit.

The Independent UK

Bills ‘will spike again when new cap ends’ as Scots firms warn six months help may not be enough

Businesses including hairdressers and cafe, have said there is little room to save money and that they are working to pay power bills amid the hike in energy prices.

Daily Record

Jacob Rees-Mogg's energy scheme 'inadequate' without proper reform, says deputy FM

THE UK Government's new scheme for business energy bills may be “inadequate” without reform of the energy market, Scotland’s Deputy First…

The National (Scotland)

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John Swinney warns UK Government business support scheme may be 'inadequate'

The Deputy First Minister was responding to Conservative plans to slash the cost of wholesale gas and electricity for non-domestic customers.

Daily Record

John Swinney: Energy support scheme for businesses may be ‘inadequate’

The Deputy First Minister responded to the UK Government’s energy bills support scheme.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon's government planned to slash royal funding hours before Queen died

EXCLUSIVE: Deputy FM John Swinney unveiled plans to slash the budget of Lord Lieutenants - the monarch’s personal representatives.

Daily Record

Chancellor told by devolved governments not to pass energy costs to households

The finance ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have asked UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng to take urgent action on the cost crisis.

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Scots invited to observe 'moment of reflection' on Sunday in honour of Queen

At 8pm on the eve of Her Majesty's funeral, John Swinney and Angus Robertson will lead the country in a minute of silence from St Andrew's House.

Daily Record

Angus Robertson and John Swinney to lead Scotland in minute's silence for the Queen

SCOTS have been invited to observe a “moment of reflection” on Sunday in honour of the Queen.

The National (Scotland)

Angus Robertson: Future of monarchy in Scotland not a huge question

THE Constitution Secretary has argued that the future of the monarchy in Scotland isn’t a “huge question” as he set out the SNP’s position…

The National (Scotland)

Independent Scotland would keep King Charles as head of state, says John Swinney

The Deputy First Minister was asked about the SNP's position on the monarchy ahead of a visit to Edinburgh from the new King

Daily Record

Douglas Ross defends PM's plan to freeze bills without windfall tax on energy firms

DOUGLAS Ross has defended Liz Truss’s plan to freeze energy bills despite the fact this will hit taxpayers in the pocket over the coming decades.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney: Danger Liz Truss proposals could negatively impact budget

The deputy first minister warned prime minister Liz Truss’ tax plans could have a negative impact on Scotland’s block grant from the UK government.

The Independent UK

Budget cuts of £500m following new pay awards – Swinney

John Swinney said the Scottish Government had to make ‘difficult choices’ around the public finances.

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John Swinney sets out £500m savings warning of 'great pressure' on public services

JOHN Swinney has warned there has “never been a time of greater pressure” on public finances as he set out savings of £500m in planned spending…

Daily Record

SNP government slashes £500m from Holyrood budget - here's where cuts will be made

Finance secretary John Swinney warned MSPs that further cuts to public spending would be required if inflation continues to rise.

The Independent UK

New Chancellor must take urgent action to tackle cost-of-living crisis: Swinney

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has written to Kwasi Kwarteng to urge him to introduce measures such as an energy price freeze.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney warns of Tory threat to Scottish Budget in clash with Douglas Ross

JOHN Swinney warned there is a “real threat” that UK Government decisions will jeopardise the Scottish Budget during clashes with the Scottish…

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Nicola Sturgeon: Scottish Government will not ‘press down on pay’

The First Minister addressed her intervention in the pay dispute between trade unions and local government body Cosla in her Programme for Government.

The National (Scotland)

John Swinney promises swift fiscal review if emergency Budget held

THE Scottish Government will lay out the results of a fiscal review within two weeks of a UK Government emergency Budget, John Swinney has said.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government pledges fiscal review two weeks after UK emergency budget

Scottish ministers announced plans to review this year’s budget to identify extra funding to tackle the cost of living crisis.

The National (Scotland)

A 'Union dividend'? Here's what this year's GERS figures actually mean

LAST week the Scottish Government released their yearly Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland (GERS) report, the most intensely discussed set…

The Independent UK

Flat rate pay offer will do more for lowest paid council workers, says Cosla

GMB organiser Keir Greenaway said a flat rate pay offer would be better for the lowest paid workers than a percentage rise.

Daily Record

Bin strike talks fail AGAIN as school closures also loom

Councils and trade unions have for months have been unable to reach an agreement on pay for local authority staff

The National (Scotland)

'Lifesaver' Scottish child benefit pays out £84m to struggling families

The Scottish Government estimates that, as of June 30 2022, 104,000 children are in receipt of the benefit and 1.4m payments have been made.

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