Shirley-Anne Somerville18 Sep 2025No plan to plug £770m disability benefits gap - watchdogAudit Scotland said there was no strategy in place to manage risks from any UK decisions on benefit spending.18 Sep 202518 Jun 2025Scotland to recover winter fuel payment from better-off pensionersMinister will seek to recover funds from pensioners earning more than £35,000 - matching a move by the UK government.18 Jun 202510 Jun 2025Better-off pensioners able to opt-out of Scottish fuel paymentThe Scottish government says wealthier pensioners will be made aware of the benefits of not accepting the money.10 Jun 20259 Jun 2025Scottish ministers 'in the dark' over winter fuel payment U-turnThe Scottish government says it was not consulted on the chancellor's new plan that could leave some Scots pensioners worse off than those in England and Wales.9 Jun 202518 May 2025'Build baby build' to tackle housing crisis - HunterBusinessman Sir Tom Hunter says more money could be invested in housing if the Scottish government had clearer policies. 18 May 20251 Dec 2024Budget must not cap council tax rises - CoslaFinance Secretary Shona Robison will present her Budget to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday.1 Dec 202428 Nov 2024All Scottish pensioners to get winter fuel paymentScots missing out on the benefit this year will receive extra cash in winter 2025.28 Nov 202422 Jan 2024Ministers will not challenge gender case legal costsThe UK government says it aims to reclaim £150,000 in costs but a court will decide on the figure.22 Jan 202417 Jan 2024UK government seeks expenses from gender court caseAlister Jack claims Holyrood ministers pursued the case "in spite of the cost to the taxpayer".17 Jan 2024...
