The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Full list of new driving laws in the UK that you need to know in 2023

From banning young motorists from driving their pals, to a possible pavement parking ban in Scotland, here are all the driving laws and rules you need to know for 2023.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

Top charity calls out Tory minister's 'blatant falsehoods' over SNP and refugees

A TOP refugee charity has called out a Tory minister’s “wild inaccuracies” after he twice falsely claimed in parliament that Scotland does not…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023

‘Damning’ report shows UK not on track to hit 2030 net zero targets

The UK risks failing on decarbonisation targets as well as losing its place as a climate leader following a “damning” report from the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023

UK Government challenged to adopt UNCRC as 'blocked' bill to be brought forward

SOCIAL justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has confirmed changes will be made to UNCRC legislation to allow it to be introduced in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023

UK Government ‘determined’ to pass Legacy Bill despite peers’ intervention

Victims groups, the main Stormont political parties and the Irish government have all expressed their opposition to the legislation.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Scotland’s highest court to hear gender recognition reform legal challenge

There will be a three-day hearing at the Court of Session in Edinburgh as Scottish ministers challenge Westminster’s decision to block gender reforms.

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Wales sees a big rise in new jobs created from inward investment

The projects across Wales promise to create more than 3,000 new jobs

Birmingham Post · Jun 27, 2023

Minimum Unit Pricing reduces alcohol deaths by 13 per cent in Scotland, study finds

THE mother of a young girl who died after drinking cheap cider has called on the UK Government to emulate Scotland’s Minimum Unit Pricing laws,…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023

Steelworkers march on Parliament in last-ditch bid to save 'crumbling' industry

Staff from Britain's six steelmaking firms will converge on Westminster for a rally minutes before Prime Minister's Questions

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Mike Russell: SNP's plan for independence is 'not complicated'

THE SNP’s president Mike Russell has hit back at critics of the party’s independence strategy insisting it is not “confusing or complicated”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2023