The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

New £900 cost of living payment cannot be more frequent due to ‘clunky’ computer systems

The Treasury Committee said payments to people on means-tested benefits should be spread out over six months in winter.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

UK Government could block Scotland's deposit return scheme over trade concerns

Companies are required to register for the scheme by Wednesday ahead of its planned launch on August 16 this year.

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Child Benefit rules if your child lives with someone else or if your family splits

The UK Government rules around Child Benefit and how payments are made if a couple has split, if families join together or if a child lives with someone else

Wales Online · Feb 27, 2023

Polling reveals priorities for SNP voters as supporters put cost of living on top

SNP voters think a plan for tackling the cost of living crisis is more important than a de facto referendum and place gender recognition reform…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023

Keir Starmer refuses to commit to handing Scotland more powers over energy

KEIR Starmer has been called out over his “mission” to make the UK a clean energy superpower when he is refusing to agree that Scotland should…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023

Call for action over forcible fitting of prepayment meters

CAMPAIGNERS are calling for Scottish courts to introduce an immediate ban on allowing the controversial forcible fitting of electricity prepayment…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023

Rules on 'cruel' animal trips won't extend to Scotland after constitutional row

A WESTMINSTER bill to prohibit the sale and advertisement of cruel animal experiences abroad will not be extended to Scotland due to a row between…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 26, 2023

Labour demands that ministers proscribe Wagner Group as terror organisation

The party said the move would make it a criminal offence to belong or support the private military outfit that is working with Russia in Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023

Humza Yousaf: Deal with Greens 'worth its weight in gold'

THE SNP’s co-operation deal with the Scottish Greens is “worth its weight in gold”, Humza Yousaf has said amid speculation over the pact…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2023

Humza Yousaf reveals plan for paid organisers to ramp up independence campaign

A NETWORK of paid SNP organisers could be established across Scotland to ramp up independence campaigning if Humza Yousaf becomes the next party…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 25, 2023