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Fuel prices in the UK remain among the highest in Europe despite cuts

Only Luxembourg has done less than the UK Government out of 13 European nations that have cut petrol taxes

The National (Scotland)

Fuel tax cut for UK drivers among lowest in Europe – RAC

The 5p per litre fuel duty cut implemented by the UK in March is dwarfed by tax reductions enjoyed by drivers in other countries.

The Independent UK

Urgent £650 cost of living payment warning as pensioners have three weeks to apply

Pensioners have just three weeks left to claim the one-off cost of living payment ahead of soaring energy bills this winter and a worsening cost of living crisis

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Westminster limiting Scotland's cost of living support, says FM as council strike threat looms

INCREASING public sector pay in Scotland within the limits of Holyrood’s fixed budget would require “robbing Peter to pay Paul”, the First…

The National (Scotland)

BBC cuts off Joe Lycett’s criticism of UK Government at Commonwealth Games

THE BBC “conveniently cut off” comedian Joe Lycett’s criticism of the UK Government in a clip that was shared on social media.

The National (Scotland)

600 bags at Edinburgh Airport yet to be processed as aviation company apologises

Menzies say the 600 remaining bags would be processed "relatively quickly," and admitted a lack of staff throughout the whole aviation industry has made it difficult to provide a flawless service.

Edinburgh Live

UK blasted over 'incomprehensible' lack of clarity on major carbon capture funding

THE UK Government has been blasted for an "incomprehensible" lack of clarity over the timeline of a major carbon capture project.

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Warning to rail passengers as signal boxes reopen after strike

Train services across Scotland will continue to be disrupted on Thursday as staff return to work following Wednesday’s industrial action.

The Independent UK

Archie Battersbee’s parents want UN to intervene in battle against withdrawal of life support

The couple have lost numerous life-support treatment fights in UK courts

Wales Online

Archie Battersbee’s parents want United Nations to consider youngster’s case

They say the UN has a protocol which allows ‘individuals and families’ to make complaints about violations of disabled people’s rights.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh rail workers and politicians join picket line outside Waverley Station

A local MP has urged the UK Government to solve the RMT Union dispute from the Edinburgh Waverley picket line. More rail strikes disrupted local service on Wednesday, and more are planned for August.

Edinburgh Live

Government funding confirmed for Britishvolt Northumberland plant

Funding thought to be around £100m was first announced in January and has now been confirmed

Birmingham Post

'Liz Truss must deliver on promise to free my dad after 4 years in Iranian jail'

Morad Tahbaz, 66, has been released on furlough, four years after he was jailed in Tehran, as his daughter pleads with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to make good on her promise to secure his return

Daily Mirror

UK told to clarify whether key HS2 link to Scotland will EVER be built

THE UK Government is facing calls to clarify whether a vital piece of high-speed rail infrastructure will actually be built and bring benefits to…

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Nottingham Post

Government £400 energy rebate simplified to offer more guidance on how it works

They are set to apply a £400 rebate to all domestic energy bills

Glasgow Live

DWP Universal Credit claimants ordered to return money received during pandemic

Over 120,000 Universal Credit claimants are being asked to return money they received through the benefit during the coronavirus pandemic to the Department for Work and Pensions

Wales Online

Council keen to get its hands on £38 million of funding which replaces European Union grants

The money will be spent in Carmarthenshire over the next three years, subject to UK Government approval

Daily Record

Picket lines at Scots rail stations amid severe disruptions over bitter pay row

There are just five services currently operating across the country due to the industrial action.

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Rail passengers across Scotland face severe disruption amid strike

Members of the RMT union at Network Rail have walked out.

Daily Record

Tories spouting 'dangerous' right wing rhetoric over banning strikes, claims SNP minister

Rail services across Scotland have been slashed today due to strike action but Holyrood's transport minister insists talks with unions must be based on "respect".

Glasgow Live

New £400 energy payment explained as millions set to get discount

Households across Scotland and the UK are set to get a £400 discount on their energy bills to help amid the cost of living crisis — here is everything you need to know.

Daily Record

Scottish minister calls on UK Government to sort out train strikes and negotiate deal for 'frontline' rail workers

The SNP's Jenny Gilruth has called on her UK counterpart Grant Shapps to solve the issue rather than 'escalating' it.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak vows to 'drive down support for independence' with pop at SNP

The former chancellor also insisted the SNP claim “credit for all the good things in Scotland”

Wales Online

New Welsh secretary says Senedd expansion plans are 'out of touch'

'If the answer is more politicians then what on earth is the question and why on earth is it being asked?'

Daily Record

New £400 energy bill rebate simplified to help more people understand how the discount works

At-a-glance guide to the UK Government support for people paying energy bills by direct debit, card payment or prepay meter.

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