The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

UK armed forces evacuate diplomats and families from Sudan following embassy threat

The PM said the British military had undertaken a “difficult” operation to evacuate UK officials from Sudan following fears embassy staff could…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2023

Scottish Greens MSP challenges BBC presenter on 'no sense' HPMA claim

A SCOTTISH Greens MSP challenged a BBC presenter who claimed that there had been criticism over a lack of consultation on Highly Protected Marine…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2023

Dumbarton man languishing in Indian jail could wait 40 years to learn his fate

Jagtar Singh Johal's has been stuck in prison without trial since 2017, now his worried family fear he could be an old man by the time Indian authorities bring the case against him to a conclusion.

Glasgow Live · Apr 23, 2023

SNP accuses Scottish Tories of hypocrisy for condemning devolution remarks

The SNP said the Tory party ‘can’t change its spots’ on its opposition to the creation of the Scottish Parliament.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023

Sudan to be evacuated of British embassy staff ‘as soon as feasible’

A UK Government source said British officials would be assisted to leave due to the attacks on diplomatic missions during internal fighting.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023

The time when a top UK Government advisor wanted Celtic and Rangers to swap shirts and play in Belfast

The match was proposed by Alastair Campbell and was to be played to drum up support during the final days of the Good Friday Agreement referendum.

Glasgow Live · Apr 22, 2023

Sunak holds emergency meeting on Sudan violence amid reports of evacuation

The UK Government said it was ‘doing everything possible’ to support Britons trapped in the warring country.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023

Government issues 'blatant threat’ with legal action over nurses strike in England

THE UK Government has issued a “blatant threat” by taking legal action over a planned 48-hour strike in England by nurses in the long-running…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2023

UK officials make contingency plan in violence-hit Sudan as allies prep airlift

Reports have suggested that military forces are being put on standby should they be required to airlift Britons out of the African country.

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2023

Tory peer in 'devo reverse' and 'aggressive' Dominic Raab

Here's the very worst of what's been going on in Westminster this week...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 21, 2023