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Junk food adverts are set to be banned from October 2025 (Photo: beats_ - stock.adobe.com)

Junk food advert ban - which foods will be included?

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures

Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch (front 2nd R) is joined by MPs Mel Stride, Chris Philp, Esther McVey, Claire Coutinho, Victoria Atkins, Andrew Griffith, and Priti Patel as they take part in the farmers rally on 19 November 2024 in London (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

The real reasons farmers are protesting over Inheritance Tax changes

”The budget which has been delivered is hugely concerning.”

Westminster Notes - A budget that adds fuel to the economic fire

Folic acid will be added to non-wholemeal flour.

Extra vitamin to be added to white bread to help protect babies

Post Office bosses are set to close 115 locations in a new bid to restructure the company

Post Office set to close 115 branches and axe jobs amid major cuts

The winter fuel payment cut is hitting millions of pensioners

Union threatens legal action over Labour's Winter Fuel Payment cuts

“This is not just a failure of policy but of basic humanity.”

Holyrood Notes - Pensioners deserve better than to be short-changed by the syste...

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How the Autumn Budget affects pensions - from the triple lock to tax

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

In an article marking the launch of the News Media Association’s Journalism Matters campaign, the Prime Minister gave his strong backing to news media

Sir Keir Starmer says journalism is the 'lifeblood of our democracy'

70% of Brits admit to feeling worried or anxious ahead of Reeves first budget

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

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DWP £10 Christmas Bonus: who's eligible for payment - when it's paid

More flexibility for teachers and better pay and conditions for school support staff are on the cards

What Labour's new employment rights bill means for teachers

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

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Labour proposes weight-loss jabs for unemployed to boost workforce

Person using their phone

A major change to way phones are charged could come to UK

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

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'I'm scared' - pensioner warns of 'dire' winter as energy costs rise

Drivers can be fined up to £5,000 for vaping in vehicles

Drivers face £5,000 fine and nine points for vaping behind the wheel

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

A personal finance expert talks about what help is out there for the 10 million pensioners that won’t qualify for the winter fuel payments this year (Photo by Adobe Stock)

Alternative winter support payments if you're struggling with bills

Rachel Reeves listens to Keir Starmer on the Labour general election campaign trail in May (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: when it is and what could be in it - as PM warns of pain

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1000s sign petition for MP expenses to end amid Fuel Allowance debate

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Energy firm hands £200 grants to pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payment

Thousands are eligible for a £500 support payment - but deadlines near

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

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Household Support Fund decision looms as September deadline nears

Boomers save most, but Gen Z reckon they make their money work harder

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Martin Lewis' alert as payments cut - pensioners can still get £1000s

Sugary drink refills could be banned in proposals put forward by the Welsh government (Photo by Adobe Stock)

'Pointless': Diners slam plans to ban free sugary drink refills

abour leader and incoming Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and wife Victoria enter 10 Downing Street

Watch: Keir Starmer makes first speech as Prime Minister outside No 10

Two curry houses are closing per week in the UK (Photo credit: NationalWorld/Joshua Resnick - stock.adobe.com)

'I own a curry house and I could be forced to close soon'

Promotional toys at the headquarters of Octopus Energy in London (Photo: LEON NEAL/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Octopus Energy to repay £3 billion - what that means for customers

DWP holiday warning to anyone claiming PIP or Universal Credit

Photo ID will be needed for the first time in a UK General Election.

Voters urged to be aware of rules ahead of General Election

Vet prescription fees could be capped as CMA launches an investigation

Foodbank distributing food

Outcry from celebrities as UK foodbank usage doubles

What you need to know about the new Universal Credit rules

“While financial provisions for terminally ill people exist in the current benefit system, the statistics show these do not go far enough.”

Westminster Notes - Comfort and dignity for end of life
It is a harrowing reality of the UK that more than a quarter of working-age people with terminal illness die in poverty. Here in Angus this figure is 24%, write...

International fees restricting Scottish SMBs from new markets in 2024

It is in these desperate times that a strong voice for the people counts more than ever – challenging the UK Government over the situation where, despite Scotland’s enormous energy resources, many of our people remain in deep fuel poverty.

Westminster Notes - An honour and responsibility in equal measure

SSEN launches series of webinars to discuss north of Scotland network upgrade

There were no bids for Offshore Wind, despite multiple Scottish projects being ready to go.

Westminster Notes - ‘Arrogance’ leads to setback for renewable energy price

As well as visits to universities and colleges across Scotland, towns across the county including Kirriemuir, Carmyllie, Arbroath, Arbirlot and Newtyle have hosted constituency surgeries.

Holyrood Notes - Ministerial and constituency work fill up recess

Mr Doogan said the Labour Party offers no route back to the EU.

Angus MP says Scots ‘poorer for leaving the EU’

Pictured (l-r) are: Guy Opperman MP, Gordon Cairns, Hugh Campbell Adamson and Stephen Kerr MSP.

Minister's praise for Angus farm’s bio business

Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed the recent figures on housing.

1,691 Affordable Homes Built in Angus Under the SNP

"Just as the summer offers us a chance to take the foot off the gas a little it also opens the opportunity to get out and about in a way that being tied to parliament gets in the way of.”

Holyrood Notes - Recess doesn’t always make for a relaxing holiday

Tess White has given her backing to the UK Government’s sports initiative.

Support for sport grants

The Mulberry Unit at Stracathro Hospital closed due to insufficient staffing, meaning patients now have to travel miles for treatment.

Stop the platitudes and get to grips with mental health treatment

”The only solution for Scotland – for our economy, our people, and our future – is to get back into the EU at the earliest opportunity.”

Westminster Notes - There is no such thing as ‘making Brexit work’

Angus South MSP Graeme Dey.

Crisis of ‘tragic health outcomes’

The Scottish Government’s Home Heating Support Fund is available to those who are rationing energy to get by.

More cash available to help meet energy costs

A child born under this Scottish Government will benefit from better services, and a fairer system of support than many other places including elsewhere in the UK.

Protection of legacy must be a priority for new Government

The former First Minister’s resignation came as a surprise, although perhaps not to those also familiar with the ministerial life. (Scottish Government)

A welcome return to the Government benches

Welcome for concessionary travel figures

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Top L - William Ellard. Top R - Luke Littler, Bottom - Sky Brown. Photo: Getty Images

BBC reveals names up for young sports star award

The £100,000 grant will fund external repairs to the building. (Google Maps)

Arbroath Court house project shares in £600k funding

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain