The Latest Breaking News from the UK Government

Swinney says he will push Burnham for powers to hold Scottish independence vote

Scotland’s First Minister said Sir Keir Starmer’s successor could represent a fresh start for relations between the Scottish and UK governments.

Evening Standard · Jul 20

Westminster cannot dictate Scotland’s future, Swinney tells incoming PM Burnham

The Scottish First Minister said he will be meeting the Labour leader soon after he enters Number 10 on Monday.

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Fringe comic 'challenged by UK Government to make people laugh or be deported'

A GLASGOW-BASED comic has been “challenged” by the UK Government to make audiences laugh in her debut show at this year's Edinburgh Fringe…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17

Mammoth cut to UK Malawi budget slammed by Scottish minister

A SCOTTISH minister has slammed a confirmed 90 cut to the UK's aid budget for Malawi, branding it "alarming".

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17

Prostate cancer treatment used by Jeremy Clarkson as effective as radiotherapy

The UK Government recently announced that extra funding would go towards expanding the provision of focal therapy

The Independent UK · Jul 17

China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ with UK government nationalising British Steel

The UK Government announced it had brought British Steel under public ownership to protect the ‘future of steel production’.

The Independent UK · Jul 17

China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ following decision to nationalise British Steel

The UK Government announced it had brought British Steel under public ownership to protect the ‘future of steel production’.

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Argentina accuses UK of 'illegally sending Royal Navy warship into our territory'

THE government of Argentina has accused the UK of breaking international law by sailing a Royal Navy warship through Argentinian waters without…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16

Voters want ‘huge change’ in energy policy from Burnham as PM, polling suggests

Research found that while 24% want the Government to maintain its ban on new oil and gas developments, 49% want to see new licences granted.

Evening Standard · Jul 15

UK Households Told to Stockpile Food, Water and Medicines as Russia Cyber Attack Threat Grows

The UK Government is launching a campaign urging households to prepare for emergencies, including potential Russian cyber attacks, by stockpiling essentials.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15