Adam Forrest
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Scotland Correspondent @theipaper | Stories & tips: [email protected]
Joined April 2012
One Tory source told @theipaper they see Thomas Skinner as a key part of the “posh-bosh” alliance, which can destroy Labour’s shaky hold on the working-class vote once and for all. Great read from @adamtomforrest 🔗 https://t.co/kHjs93dubR
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The Strictly star and social media influencer - who met the US Vice President and is well liked by the right - could be eyeing up a run for London mayor
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The Government’s climate watchdog wants 50 per cent of all UK homes using heat pumps within 15 years – but trade bodies warn it’s ‘detached from reality’ @adamtomforrest reports 🔗 https://t.co/uAW2XzpJRO
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The UK holiday destinations that could charge a tourism tax, mapped @AdamtomForrest reports: https://t.co/68osUvsHM0
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Councils may use new visitor levies to fill financial black holes, tourist chiefs warn after Edinburgh brings in 5 per cent charge on overnight stays
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Meanwhile north of the border Scottish Water "admits 80 per cent of ‘high-priority’ sewage spills not fixed". https://t.co/WwJTNzCycD
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Campaigners condemn ‘slow pace’ of promised upgrades by Scottish Water to stop wet wipes, sanitary pads and other toilet waste getting into rivers
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Winter fuel payment won't be paid until spring to thousands of pensioners - by @adamtomforrest and @ChaplainChloe for @theipaper
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A surge in applications for pension credit after the Government restricted winter fuel payments led to a backlog of 92,000 claims
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🔺EXCL: Boss of Labour’s GB Energy admits to @SkyNews that a pledge of 1000 jobs for Aberdeen HQ could take 20 years. 📺In his first TV interview, Juergen Maier also repeatedly refuses to tell me when voters can expect £300 off their energy bills. 🧵 1/3
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Labour ministers are promising radical changes to cut the welfare bill and fix the ‘broken’ health-related benefits system 🔎 Big read by @adamtomforrest
https://t.co/W6kYppShXW
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Labour ministers are promising radical changes to cut the welfare bill and fix the ‘broken’ health-related benefits system
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🚨 NEW: The Government is considering each of the following in a 'radical overhaul' of the benefits system - Stricter eligibility for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), particularly for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression - Requring claimants to provide
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On Thursday night I looked out of my boat & knew immediately that something was wrong on the River Roding. The moon was glimmering off the water in a strange way I hadn’t seen before. I went outside to discover an oil slick streaked across the river & the smell of engine oil in
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📢New WHS Blog Post! Explore the complex history of Glasgow's Lock Hospitals, institutions aimed at "unfortunate females." Anna Forrest delves into their role, societal impact, and the lives of women affected. Read the full story ➡️ https://t.co/kuJIMOtURx
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Bricks have been falling from buildings in Leith as Storm Éowyn batters the capital. Neighbours say a towel and duct tape were used to temporarily repair the damage. 📸: Elena Tsakanika
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‘If Rupert is alive, Rebekah’s safe’: Murdoch's unbreakable bond with News UK boss Rebekah Brooks means her future is secure despite The Sun's apology to Prince Harry 🔎 @adamsherwin and @adamtomforrest report https://t.co/S5ROKCQalf
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Murdoch's unbreakable bond with News UK boss Rebekah Brooks means her future is secure despite The Sun's apology to Prince Harry
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The Government has been urged to rethink plans to cut out-of-work benefits after losing a crucial court case brought by disabled campaigners @AdamtomForrest reports https://t.co/foIcNaQMLr
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Campaigners ‘overjoyed’ as High Court says Government failed to highlight ‘substantial’ loss of benefit payments. But Labour recommits to bringing in reforms
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Full story on govt Waspi decision here by @adamtomforrest:
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Labour sparks outrage after deciding compensation not a ‘fair or proportionate’ use of taxpayers’ money
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The Post Office inquiry is about to conclude @nickwallis, author of ‘The Great Post Office Scandal’, reflects on the past three years and what might come next #KayBurley SS
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MPs claim £300,000 for energy bills amid winter fuel payment cut @adamtomforrest and @eleanormia report https://t.co/Fe6hMk8oou
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Some MPs have stopped claiming for their energy bills or are weighing up their decision after a backlash to the winter fuel payment cut
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EXCL: SNP ministers will today announce they will spend millions of pounds to lift Westminster's controversial two-child cap on benefits, sources claimed today. https://t.co/OlgaA1pPxx
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THE Scottish Government has announced today that it will spend millions of pounds to “mitigate” Westminster’s controversial two-child benefit cap. Finance Secretary Shona Robison …
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UK caught between Trump and EU on trade 🔎 Big read by @hugogye, @adamtomforrest and @singharj
https://t.co/E73AYb4Aph
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Rachel Reeves is pushing to boost economic growth but faces persistent grumbles from business leaders that she is putting too many burdens on them
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How RFK Jr’s views on UPFs could change British diets 🔴 @AdamtomForrest reports https://t.co/h5wCqjvAfR
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Crackdown on ultra-processed foods could be ‘silver lining’ from Trump’s victory, say campaigners
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Domestic abusers are ‘re-offending within days’ after early release from prison 🔴 @adamtomforrest reports
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Campaigners have called for the Government to stop all domestic violence perpetrators from getting out of prison early after i investigation hears 'worrying reports'
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