The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

John Lamont: UK Government cash for Fringe to be spent on 'new headquarters'

A SCOTLAND Office minister has said cash from the UK Government for the Edinburgh Fringe is set to be splashed on a new headquarters building for…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023

Young Europeans react as UK Government plots to limit Scottish diplomacy

ATTEMPTS to thwart Scotland’s international engagement have been condemned by young European democrats.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023

Scotland to continue international engagement despite UK demands, says Humza Yousaf

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has said that the UK Government’s attempts to limit Scottish diplomacy overseas “undermine devolution”.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2023

Alister Jack slammed for refusal to match Scottish Government on Just Transition Fund

ALISTER Jack has once again snubbed the SNP’s call for Westminster to match the Scottish Government’s £500 million Just Transition Fund.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2023

Foreign Secretary tells UK officials across globe to be 'firm' with SNP ministers

THE Foreign Secretary has said that all meetings between SNP ministers and overseas governments must be organised through the UK Government and…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2023

Holyrood and Westminster 'should work together to promote Scotland'

The recently-appointed Scotland Office minister urged more collaboration as he attends the Tartan Week celebrations in New York

Insider UK · Apr 14, 2023

State Pension petition calling for council tax exemption due Government response

The online petition has received more than 12,300 signatures of support - more than the 10,000 required to receive a reply from the UK Government

Nottingham Post · Apr 14, 2023

UK Government errors 'contributed to people's deaths', damning report finds

ISSUES and errors in the UK Government’s benefits assessments have “contributed to the deaths of claimants”, a damning report has found.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2023

Humza Yousaf issues clear response as BBC asks: 'Will you resign?'

THE BBC has asked Humza Yousaf if he will resign as First Minister if the courts rule that the UK Government’s block of Scottish gender reform…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2023

MP vows to ‘keep pushing’ Westminster after talks on televising Scotland games

AN SNP MP has welcomed commitments from broadcasters following discussions on televising Scotland national football games on free-to-air channels ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2023