MPs will call on the Scottish Government to make a clear commitment to mitigating the effects of the bedroom tax.
Almost 80,000 Scots are liable for the charge - around 6000 in Fife. Members of the Scottish Affairs Committee will confirm that Scottish Ministers will be allowed to set the statutory cap on Discretionary Housing Payments here. The move is aimed at allowing them to increase the amount paid to cover the losses caused by the charge. Margaret Burgess is the Scottish Housing Minister:
Man, 44, seriously injured in hospital after crash between Comrie and Rosyth
A 44-year-old man's seriously injured in hospital after a crash between Crombie and Rosyth yesterday (Wednesday).
John Swinney announces SNP leadership bid
John Swinney's launched his bid to become the new leader of the SNP and First Minister of Scotland.
Closures on A92 from TONIGHT for roadworks
There's going to be closures on the A92 from tonight (Sunday).
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