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Scots £25 benefit 'most ambitious child poverty reduction measure in UK'

A Scottish Government benefit has been hailed the “most ambitious child poverty reduction measure in the UK”.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish families affected by DWP benefit cap urged to apply for new financial support from local council

An estimated 4,000 eligible households could be £2,500 better off on average per year.

Daily Record

Scottish Government to provide extra £8.6m to mitigate UK benefits cap

FAMILIES could be £2500 better off as a result of the Scottish Government spending almost £9 million to help those impacted by Westminster’s…

The National (Scotland)

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'Whatever point she was making': Alister Jack dismisses plea for detail on Section 35

ALISTER Jack has once again dismissed pleas from Holyrood for more detail on why the UK Government issued a Section 35 order to block gender reform…

The National (Scotland)

Ball remains in Scottish Government’s court on gender recognition reforms – Jack

The Scottish Secretary said he ‘simply did not agree’ with SNP minister Shona Robison on the use of Section 35.

The Independent UK

Alister Jack ‘refuses to engage’ with Holyrood on Section 35, says minister

ALISTER Jack has “refused further engagement” with the Scottish Parliament after issuing a Section 35 order, according a Scottish minister.

The National (Scotland)

'Personal fire service' deployed by Scottish Government to block of flats at risk in Glasgow

Residents at Lancefield Quay by the River Clyde have been told a "walking fire patrol" has been started after developers failed to make necessary improvements.

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Waking watch fire alert system at Glasgow flats over 'defective cladding' fear

Politicians have said they are working to find a solution to “defective cladding” at a private housing development in Glasgow.

The National (Scotland)

‘Business-like’ talks between Scottish and UK ministers amid gender reform row

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack held talks with the Scottish Government’s Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison.

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon slams Alister Jack for acting like a 'governor-general'

NICOLA Sturgeon has accused Alister Jack of acting like a “governor-general” after he blocked Scotland’s Gender Recognition Reform Bill.

The National (Scotland)

This is democracy, says Jack as he refuses to revoke Section 35 order

The UK Government has blocked a Holyrood Bill reforming gender recognition reforms over its impact on UK-wide legislation.

The Independent UK

Jack urged to revoke Section 35 order and ‘improve lives of trans people’

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has urged the Scottish Secretary to allow gender recognition reforms in Scotland.

The Independent UK

Westminster has dragged trans people into its attack on Scotland’s powers

Scotland’s gender recognition reform bill showed our parliament at its best. The UK government’s veto was shameless, says SNP MSP Shona Robison

The Guardian - UK

Court battle looms as UK ministers block Scottish gender recognition law

Nicola Sturgeon says her government will ‘vigorously defend’ legislation by seeking judicial review of decision

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The Independent UK

Alister Jack: UK Government not seeking to veto Holyrood ‘whenever it chooses’

The Scottish Secretary was speaking as he addressed MPs on the decision to block gender reforms in Scotland.

The Guardian - UK

Mixed signals from No 10 and education secretary over gender change age

Downing Street appears to dismiss Gillian Keegan’s comments on Scottish bill that 16 is old enough to decide

The Independent UK

UK Government branded ‘increasingly draconian’ for blocking Holyrood gender Bill

Scottish Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison said the ‘democratic will’ of the Scottish Parliament must not be frustrated.

Daily Record

UK Government using 'nuclear option' to block Holyrood gender reform bill, claims SNP minister

Shona Robison claimed there was "no legal basis" for Westminster to challenge the GRR Bill backed by MSPs from across the parties.

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The Independent UK

UK Government uses ‘nuclear option’ in Gender Bill block – Stonewall

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack said he will make an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 to block the Bill.

Edinburgh Live

New Scottish discount scheme urges seven priority groups to buy first home - are you eligible?

The scheme is open to seven priority groups and aims to get people, such as first time buyers and those on a low income, on the property ladder and getting them into a new home.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government aims to help first-time buyers with equity scheme

THE Scottish Government is looking to help “as many people as possible” buy an affordable home in 2023, Housing Secretary Shona Robison has said.

Daily Record

UK Government threat to block Holyrood gender reform bill 'an attack on devolution'

Tory ministers have warned the controversial GRR legislation passed by MSPs could impact on UK-wide equalities laws.

Daily Record

Tory minister hits out at SNP government after MSPs pass gender bill

Women and equalities minister Kemi Badenoch said the passing of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill has an "impact on the functioning of the Equality Act".

The Independent UK

Westminster threatens to block controversial Scottish gender recognition law

Scottish Tories say new law ‘makes it easier for criminal men to attack women’

The Independent UK

MSPs pass gender reforms but UK Government threatens block

The Bill was passed after lengthy debate at Holyrood, by 86 votes to 39.

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