John Swinney said his government will work very closely with citizens to "maximise eligibility for the winter fuel payment" in the wake of its scrapping by the UK Government. Sir Keir Starmer defended the decision, saying it was needed to repair a £22bn "hole" in the public finances. The Scottish Government said they had no choice but to follow suit. "We didn't want to take this decision - this decision was taken for us by the UK Government who abrutply, with very little notice, decided to end the provision for winter fuel payments," Mr Swinney said.
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om Tugendhat has accused Sir Keir Starmer of "believing in state control." The shadow security minister was addressing the Conservative conference in his bid to become the next Tory leader. Mr Tugendhat also revealed he felt "deeply, deeply uncomfortable" about legalising assisted dying. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Britain's prime minister did not meet his Israeli counterpart on the sidelines of a gathering of world leaders in New York, despite hopes on the British side of.. Sky News
Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at Trump Tower in New York to meet US presidential candidate Donald Trump. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a bilat with his Lebanese counterpart Najib Mikati in New York, as the civilan loss of life increases in Lebanon after Israeli strikes Hezbollah targets. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
John McGinn and Scott McKenna will both miss Scotland's Nations League double header against Croatia and Portugal through injury, while there are first call-ups.. BBC Sport
If Tony Bloom's Starlizard are involved in the recruitment of their new manager it could be a game-changer for Heart of Midlothian - and Scottish football. BBC Sport
The minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland has increased by 30% as part of efforts to tackle deaths and hospital admissions linked to alcohol harm. Sky News
Well-placed kicking from Ross Thompson was not enough to stop Edinburgh from falling to their second defeat of the season as a battling Bulls side took an.. BBC Sport
Well-placed kicking from Ross Thompson was not enough to stop Edinburgh from falling to their second defeat of the season as a battling Bulls side took an.. BBC Sport
"American Pickers" star Frank Fritz has died ... his longtime costar and friend, Mike Wolfe, confirmed. Fritz's costar posted on Instagram and Facebook Tuesday,.. TMZ.com
The steps of Old Marylebone Town Hall were covered with confetti on Tuesday as 100 couples tied the knot in a mass celebration to mark 100 years of the iconic venue. The town hall, which has been the site of scores of celebrity weddings including Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Ringo Starr, and Liam Gallagher, charged the couples just £100 for participating in the event. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Foreign secretary David Lammy calls for ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza and urges Israel and Iran to avoid the risk of a regional war in the Middle East. He said: “At this time, none of us want to see a regional escalation. None of us want a return to the years in which Israel found itself bogged down in a quagmire in southern Lebanon and pitched battles between Israeli soldiers and of course the Lebanese side.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A luxury cruise ship has set off from a Belfast dock after unexpectedly spending four months in the city ahead of a three-year voyage. Passengers cheered, applauded and hugged the liner’s chief when he confirmed on Monday night that they were ready for departure. The residents of the Villa Vie Odyssey waved goodbye to the Northern Ireland city they had become so familiar with. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Retired paediatrician Dr John Gibbs arrives to give evidence to the Lucy Letby public inquiry in Liverpool. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn