The Latest Breaking News from the UK Government

New polling reveals older Scots' views of 'unsatisfactory' UK state pension

THE majority of Scottish pensioners are not satisfied with the UK state pension and do not believe it is enough to cover basic expenses, according…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

New SNP MP Lara Bird sworn in after slamming Westminster 'chaos'

THE SNP's newest MP has said the UK Government was “descending into chaos again” ahead of being sworn in at the House of Commons.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 22

Scotland Office blocks release of files discussing Section 30 and independence

THE Scotland Office has admitted that it holds documents discussing Scottish independence and a Section 30 order – but has refused to release them.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21

Home buyers and sellers set to save time and money under housing market shake-up

The Government is planning a package of reforms to help modernise the system and avoid house sales falling through

Evening Standard · Jun 18

MP to meet with UK Government over 'shocking' treatment of Scottish flotilla activist

An MP has secured a meeting with the Foreign Office over Israel's 'shocking' treatment of a Scottish activist taking part in a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18

SNP pose 3 questions to Labour after report on 'Israel meddling in Scottish election'

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar must give answers about suspicious “bot” activity on his social media during the Holyrood elections, the SNP…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17

UK Government must investigate alleged Israeli election meddling, says minister

THE UK Government must take alleged Israeli interference in the Scottish election seriously and fully investigate, External Affairs minister Stephen…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

Scotland’s waters not ‘adequately protected’ from Russian threats, says John Swinney

VITAL assets in Scotland’s waters are not being “adequately protected” because of “disproportionate” UK Government spending on nuclear…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16

Scotland’s waters not ‘adequately protected’ from Russian threats, Swinney says

The Scottish First Minister said the UK needs to ‘reshape’ its defence priorities away from nuclear weapons to more conventional naval forces.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

Minister denies Keir Starmer 'rushed' under-16 social media ban 'to save premiership'

A UK minister had denied that the social media ban for under-16s was rushed out by Keir Starmer in an attempt to save his premiership ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16