Rhun ap Iorwerth suggests Welsh Secretary role isn't needed Rhun ap Iorwerth has taken aim at the Westminster role of Welsh Secretary suggesting it "probably isn't" necessary. The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
Give us a reason why we should trust Andy Burnham on devolution Amid reports of a new UK-wide tax that could hit Scotland, where's the evidence Andy Burnham is not just like his predecessors when it comes to… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
A warning shot has been fired on council tax. The SNP must now act The Scottish Government just saw a warning shot fired that almost resulted in them being outflanked on progressive tax reform by the UK Government.… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
Andy Burnham pouring 'good money after bad' with £8bn Trident pledge ANDY Burnham's commitment to spend more than £8 billion on new nuclear submarines, putting the Trident missile system at the heart of his… The National (Scotland) · Jul 30
Andy Burnham urged to act as Labour blamed for 'driving Scots into housing hardship' THE SNP have slammed Andy Burnham's pledge to end homelessness, claiming the move is hypocritical while "the Labour Party has driven more… The National (Scotland) · Jul 29
Animals forced to flee wildfires as habitats face 'decade or longer' to recover ANIMALS have been forced to flee raging wildfires which swept across the Cairngorms causing damage it could take “decades or longer” to recover… The National (Scotland) · Jul 28
Andy Burnham Faces Revolt From Climate Scientists Over Reports He May Approve New North Sea Oil Andy Burnham faces a climate revolt as scientists who helped shape Greater Manchester's carbon-neutral plan urge him to reject reported North Sea oil and gas approvals. International Business Times UK · Jul 28
The Commonwealth Games is not on BBC. Here's why Westminster is to blame. UK MINISTERS are being urged to ensure the Commonwealth Games is protected on free-to-air TV following criticism over the event only being broadcast… The National (Scotland) · Jul 28
Proscribe anti-migrant groups terrorising Scotland, MSP tells Home Secretary AN MSP is calling for a ban on anti-migrant groups who "clearly intend to cause terror," "incite violence" and "threaten… The National (Scotland) · Jul 28
Andy Burnham's ministers 'failing to show leadership on Israel', expert warns ANDY Burnham and his Cabinet minister Louise Haigh have been accused of "failing to show leadership" on Israel by an expert as aggression… The National (Scotland) · Jul 27
UK Government to pay back Scottish Government over evacuations forced by mines RESIDENTS forced to evacuate their homes following a ground slip will now be supported by the UK Government after historic coal mining was confirmed… The National (Scotland) · Jul 27
Emergency services have all resources necessary for Cairngorms wildfires – Gray The Justice Secretary’s comments come amid backlash to the Scottish Government’s response to the wildfires. Evening Standard · Jul 27
UK Government offers military support to battle Cairngorms wildfire The Scottish Government said the MoD could not provide the support it asked for but has offered alternative help. Evening Standard · Jul 26
UK Government fails to provide wildfire water‑bombing support for Cairngorms blaze The UK Government has failed to provide the aerial water‑bombing support requested by Scottish ministers to tackle the Cairngorms wildfire,… The National (Scotland) · Jul 26
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24 Michael Shanks mocked for renewables boast as Labour eye new North Sea oil fields ENERGY Minister Michael Shanks has been blasted for boasting about renewable power in Glasgow while the UK Government is reportedly set to sign off…
The Independent UK · Jul 24 Energy sector wants ‘powerful reset’ from Andy Burnham’s Government Trade body Offshore Energies UK is urging the Government to back the controversial Jackdaw and Rosebank oil and gas projects in the North Sea.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 24 First Minister says green transition remains 'critical' to decision over new drilling THE First Minister has said the “critical transition” on climate change must be considered in the question of further drilling in the North Sea,…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Universities just joined a 'defence alliance'. Here's everything wrong with it Last week, it was announced that 35 universities across the UK, including Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde universities in Scotland, had founded…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Read Anas Sarwar's statement on quitting Holyrood to join the Lords in full ANAS Sarwar’s journey to the House of Lords has been confirmed, with the UK Government announcing on Wednesday evening that he would become a…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 23 Prime Minister Andy Burnham visits Scotland but 'will not discuss referendums' NEW Prime Minister Andy Burnham will visit Scotland on Thursday, but has insisted he will not discuss “constitutional changes like referendums”…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 22 World's poorest countries to pay for Andy Burnham's bus fare cap, charities warn ANDY Burnham’s English bus fare cap will be funded by some of the poorest countries in the world, campaigners have warned
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 How did Douglas Alexander manage to keep his job? ANDY Burnham has promised change, but if his first 24 hours as Prime Minister are anything to go by, that doesn’t stretch quite as far north as…
Evening Standard · Jul 21 Gethins calls for further action from UK Government on energy after VAT cut Scottish Government energy minister Stephen Gethins said the value of the VAT cut on electricity bills could be ‘quickly eroded’ if bills rise again.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21 Andy Burnham scraps VAT on energy bills as households set to save from October A welcome boost for households this autumn as the UK Government confirms electricity bills will be VAT free from October, in an effort to put money…