Around 2,000 children will be left “languishing” in poverty due to a lower take up of the SNP Government’s flagship benefits policy.
SNP MSP calls on energy watchdog to use fines to fund fuel poverty scheme
17.02.2020 - 08:36 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A watchdog has been urged to use fines levied on energy giants to combat fuel poverty.
SNP MSP Christina McKelvie said cash taken by OFGEM should be used to help vulnerable families with their bills.
The Quick Credit Voucher scheme, piloted by Scottish Power in 2018, gives the poor access to non-repayable vouchers worth nearly £50.
The trial was rolled out nationally by the same firm and 1400 applications were lodged in 2019 for more than £60,000 of funding. Npower launched a similar scheme.
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06.03.2020 / 14:03
Politics column: Margaret Mitchell, Central Scotland MSP
"JUST before the Scottish Parliament’s February recess I met with the new organisation Consumer Advice Scotland to find out more about how residents in Lanarkshire can be protected from scams.
dailyrecord.co.uk
05.03.2020 / 19:16
Shamed Derek Mackay had 'no contact' with Nicola Sturgeon since he quit the SNP Government
Nicola Sturgeon has had no contact with former finance secretary Derek Mackay since he resigned from his post in shame over texts to a 16-year-old boy, her spokesman said.
dailyrecord.co.uk
01.03.2020 / 17:36
SNP veteran Michael Russell to quit Scottish Parliament at next election
Nicola Sturgeon's Brexit minister is standing down at the next Holyrood election.
stylecaster.com
27.02.2020 / 00:16
This Might Be the Last Time We’re Calling Harry a Prince—He’s Just Going by Harry Now
While he’ll still always technically be one, Prince Harry’s request to remove his “prince” title means that the Prince is…just going by “Harry” now. It’s quite a surprising move by the Duke of Sussex, who announced the decision while visiting the United Kingdom to carry out the last of his senior royal duties before stepping back from his role altogether.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.02.2020 / 15:31
Nicola Sturgeon vows to stay on as SNP leader amid rumours over her future
Scotland's First Minister has confirmed she plans to stay on as SNP leader, as she rubbished the idea of shortcuts to independence.
dailyrecord.co.uk
22.02.2020 / 23:31
Two SNP heavyweights go head to head in bid to win Ruth Davidson's Holyrood seat
Two SNP political heavyweights are to go head to head in a bid to claim former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson's old Holyrood seat.
dailyrecord.co.uk
18.02.2020 / 18:56
Politics column: Alex Neil, Airdrie MSP
"CUTS, cuts, cuts everywhere.
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.02.2020 / 16:01
Police won't charge SNP text pest Derek Mackay over 'inappropriate' messages sent to boy
Shamed former finance secretary Derek Mackay will not face charges over “inappropriate” social media messages to a boy of 16.
dailyrecord.co.uk
14.02.2020 / 20:01
South Scotland MSP calls for government crunch talks on the state of Ayrshire transport
An MSP is calling for a Holyrood debate on Ayrshire transport.
dailyrecord.co.uk
14.02.2020 / 18:16
Susan Boyle reveals plans to become mum at 58
Susan Boyle has revealed she wants to become a mum at the age of 58.
dailyrecord.co.uk
11.02.2020 / 08:16
SNP criticised over 'tampon raid' fear in opposing period poverty Bill
SNP ministers have claimed plans to give women free period products could lead to tampon raids from across the border.
ok.co.uk
10.02.2020 / 18:46
Inside Susan Boyle's modest childhood council house where she has lived for 60 years – EXCLUSIVE
In her own words Susan Boyle is a "funster who likes a bit of fun" and her quirky personality is certainly visible in every nook and cranny around her childhood home in Bathgate, Scotland, in which she has lived in for 60 years. Susan, 58, first hit the big time when she came runner-up to dance troupe Diversity in Britain's Got Talent back in 2009, and despite being worth an estimated £22million, she has lived a very modest life ever since.
dailyrecord.co.uk
10.02.2020 / 08:16
Cops to probe Derek Mackay's 'creepy' four-year long hounding of SNP activist Shaun Cameron
An SNP activist who was hounded online by shamed MSP Derek Mackay for nearly four years will be interviewed today by police over his ordeal.