The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Majority of Scots 'now favour independence' after Section 35 devolution row

Research suggested 54% backed Scotland leaving the UK, with 46% in favour of remaining, reversing the trend of another recent poll.

Daily Record · Jan 21, 2023

How Cardiff's first new tram line will work and transform public transport in south Wales

The new line to Cardiff Bay is just the start of a mind-boggling, immense and very costly project

Wales Online · Jan 21, 2023

Edinburgh councillor dubs UK Government 'reverse Robin Hood' after levelling up bid fails

The council leader said he would now look at "new and alternative ways" of finding funding for the projects.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 20, 2023

Edinburgh King's Theatre under threat of closure as £8.9m rescue package launched

Capital Theatres is working with the Scottish Government, City of Edinburgh Council and UK Government to ensure the King’s Theatre doesn’t close forever - with 35 days to raise £8.9 million.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 20, 2023

Energy bills on track to drop to £2,200 a year from this summer after spike in April

Cornwall Insight’s latest forecast is lower than the UK Government’s Energy Price Guarantee.

Daily Record · Jan 20, 2023

Households can apply for £400 off energy bills from this month

Almost a million people without a direct electricity connection will be eligible to apply

Liverpool Echo · Jan 20, 2023

Shetland sends short-film plea to Norway over oil field plans

SHETLANDERS have sent a “message in a bottle” plea to Norway to oppose development of a controversial oil field.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2023

Almost one million UK households can apply for £400 energy bill payment later this month

An online application process, as well as a helpline for the one-off lumper will open for 900,000 homes which don't have a direct electricity connection.

Chronicle Live · Jan 20, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon brands Alister Jack a 'Governor-General' for blocking Holyrood gender reforms

The First Minister will use a speech in Glasgow to attack the Scottish Secretary and his decision to block gender reforms.

Daily Record · Jan 19, 2023

Tory MSP suggests Holyrood only has the right to pass 'good law'

A TORY MSP has raised eyebrows after she suggested Scotland’s parliament only had the right to pass legislation if it was “good law”.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 19, 2023