The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

'People are worried about their children': Concerns over plight of Afghan refugees

SERIOUS concerns have been voiced over the plight of hundreds of Afghan refugees in Scottish hotels who are still waiting for homes.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023

Humza Yousaf to make announcement on gender legislation challenge 'imminently'

HUMZA Yousaf is expected to announce legal action against the UK Government this week after it blocked legislation which would have made it easier…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023

Scotland set to ban wet wipes containing plastic in major victory for environmental campaign

The Scottish Government has vowed to work with colleagues in Westminster to make Scotland the next part of the UK to get rid of the pollution problem.

Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023

Over 100,000 people sign petition telling Tories not to amend Equality Act

The UK Government is reportedly considering amending the Equality Act to define sex as 'biological rather than gender'

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023

Westminster calls for de-escalation as Israel bombs Lebanon and Gaza

The UK Government has appealed for de-escalation as Israel launched strikes in southern Lebanon and bombed targets in the Gaza Strip...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2023

Edinburgh woman's warning after shops can't accept her government energy voucher

UK Government data shows 274,000 energy vouchers were issued bit not redeemed. MP believes this is due to bungling distribution system

Edinburgh Live · Apr 7, 2023

Pre-paid meter vouchers 'are not reaching poor' as 90,000 Scots families fail to claim support

UK Government data shows 274,000 energy vouchers were issued bit not redeemed. MP believes this is due to bungling distribution system

Daily Record · Apr 7, 2023

Ireland’s opposition to UK legacy Bill made ‘very clear’ to Heaton-Harris

Micheal Martin called on the UK Government to halt the progress of its legacy Bill and to engage with Stormont’s political parties.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023

'Pure transphobia': Former EHRC legal director slams Tory plans to alter Equality Act

It has been revealed that the UK Government is considering changing the legal definition of “sex” in the Equality Act

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2023

Time for Irish Government to ‘put a marker down’ over UK’s legacy Bill – Amnesty

Amnesty International is calling for Ireland to take an inter-state legal challenge to Europe if the Bill is introduced.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2023