20 h. ago Labour voters losing faith in government to cut levels of child poverty

The research shared with The Mirror follows controversial benefit cuts and grim official figures showing the number of kids in poverty hitting a new record of 4.5million

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4 d. ago Three in 10 children living in poverty, ‘shameful’ record figures show

At least 200,000 more children were living in poverty in the UK in 2024 compared to 2023, latest figures show

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4 d. ago Eradicating child poverty ‘more challenging’ after spring statement – Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after figures showed Scotland’s interim child poverty targets were missed.

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4 d. ago Labour MPs threaten 'the mother of all rebellions' over benefit cuts with 'dozens' ready to revolt as child poverty hits record level

More than 30 backbenchers are said to be ready to vote against plans to make it harder to claim incapacity benefits and personal independence payments (Pip).

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4 d. ago Scottish Government minister Christina McKelvie dies aged 57: Tributes paid to SNP MSP

The SNP MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse had taken leave from her role as alcohol and drugs minister last year to seek treatment for secondary breast cancer.

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4 d. ago 'National embarrassment': SNP ministers fail to hit child poverty target

A legally-binding child poverty target has been missed by SNP ministers

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4 d. ago Christina McKelvie: Scottish Government minister dies after cancer battle as tributes pour in

Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney says the SNP has ‘lost one of its finest’ following Christina McKelvie’s death

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4 d. ago Child poverty hits record high in UK with nearly 4.5 million in low income households

Some 4.45m children were estimated to be in households in relative low income in the year to March 2024

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4 d. ago Inside Trump's rage at 'stupid' top national security aide as he battles 'embarrassing' leaked war plans texts

President Donald Trump lauded National Security Advisor Michael Waltz as a 'good man' who will continue to do a 'good job' during an event at the White House on Tuesday.

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7 d. ago John Swinney declares SNP 'back in business' after Nicola Sturgeon cleared by cops

The First Minister is reported to have given SNP members an “assurance” that “our resources will always be used wisely”.

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7 d. ago SNP set for benefits spending collision with Labour to rescue poverty targets

Holyrood ministers have been urged to increase spending on benefits, despite the bill set to soar to almost £8bn by 2030.

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7 d. ago One in 10 parents in poverty say their child has been bullied for being poor

The poll of 2,000 parents of school-aged children living on the lowest incomes also found they spend on average £2,000-per-year on school costs

Society

8 d. ago Heathrow airport: Urgent probe ordered into power outage which was branded ‘national embarrassment’

Energy secretary Ed Miliband orders grid operator to conduct ‘urgent’ probe into fire which caused ‘unprecedented’ Heathrow shutdown

Society

9 d. ago Heathrow airport live: Flight chaos branded a ‘national embarrassment’ as airlines warn delays could last days

Heathrow Airport is back in business after a fire at a London electricity substation

Events

9 d. ago Stress our parents suffered during police probe was horrendous, says Sturgeon's sister

Nicola Sturgeon 's parents suffered 'horrendous' stress while the former First Minister was being investigated over the SNP 's finances, the family has revealed.

Events

9 d. ago Swinney looks forward to Sturgeon’s contribution to SNP after being cleared

The news came after Nicola Sturgeon’s estranged husband and former SNP chief executive, Peter Murrell, appeared in court.

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9 d. ago SNP ministers should join with us to solve generational work problem – Murray

The Scottish Secretary defended the UK Government’s bid to change the welfare system.

Politics

1 week ago CBI boss urges SNP ministers to close income tax gap with England

Rain Newton-Smith said uncompetitive tax policies are a ‘handbrake on growth’

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1 week ago Not a scrap of evidence against me, says Sturgeon as police probe dropped

Police Scotland has said the investigation into the former first minister, and ex-SNP treasurer Colin Beattie, has ended.

Events

1 week ago Exams to be scrapped for pupils taking 3 subjects in Scottish schools

SNP ministers previously rejected a call to axe all exams for S4 pupils

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