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UK ministers urged to grant exemption for deposit return amid ‘litter emergency’

Scheme supporters protested outside the UK Government’s offices in Edinburgh

Insider UK · May 4, 2023

UK Government to 'robustly defend' legal challenge of gender reform veto

THE UK Government has said it will contest the Scottish Government’s challenge of the use of Section 35 to block gender reform from becoming law…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2023

DWP rejects calls for early access to State Pension for people diagnosed with a terminal illness

The SNP's Dave Doogan and other MPs urged the UK Government to change its rules around State Pension access.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Tories abandon efforts to impose nuclear power in Scotland

THE UK Government has reportedly abandoned efforts to force Scotland to accept nuclear energy.

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

Tesla autopilot mode like 'drunk driver', SNP MP says in calls for inquiry

AN SNP MP has called on the UK Government to instigate an urgent safety review into the use of Tesla’s autopilot mode on public roads.

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

Watchdog bans Tory government from reusing 'racist' advert

THE UK Government has been rapped for “perpetuating a negative ethnic stereotype” after an advert looking for new prison officers featured a…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

UK Government rejects bid for protected status for Dundee Cake

A BID to have Dundee Cake listed as a protected food and safeguard its link to the city has been rejected by the UK Government.

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

'Worrying implications' for journalism as UK ranks 26th on media freedom indicator

THE UK has been ranked 26th on the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) as it was revealed that media freedom is in a perilous state in a record number…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

Alister Jack snubs anti-poverty summit as Tory Government record comes under scrutiny

EXCLUSIVE: Jack will not be able to attend, although a UK Government source said he was only invited on Saturday

Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Humza Yousaf says 'nothing is off the table' ahead of anti-poverty summit

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said “nothing is off the table” ahead of an anti-poverty summit.

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023