The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

UK ministers urged to support paid leave for miscarriage

A SNP MP’s Bill seeks to grant three days of leave to parents.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2023

Energy bill support for businesses to be cut back by 85 per cent, sources say

ENERGY bill support for businesses is set to be dramatically cut back by the Treasury later this year, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2023

Katharine Birbalsingh quits government role as she's doing 'more harm than good'

A UK Government social mobility tsar has quit her role, citing the fact that she comes with “too much baggage” and was doing “more harm than…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2023

Westminster urged to halt exploration of undeveloped North Sea oil field

THE UK Government is being urged to scrap exploration of an undeveloped North Sea oil field and transition away from fossil fuels.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2023

SNP urges UK Government to scrap policy which stops asylum seekers receiving vital benefits

More than one million people will receive no UK Government help with soaring energy bills from April due to their immigration status.

Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023

UK Government urged to ditch policy limiting support to asylum seekers

THE Tory government is facing calls to scrap a policy that excludes people subject to immigration controls from accessing certain welfare support…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 4, 2023

NHS crisis 'requires COBRA-level response and could get worse', MP and doctor warns

THE crisis in the NHS is worse than it was at the height of the pandemic and warrants a COBRA-level response from the UK Government, Dr Philippa…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023

DWP response to PIP petition calling for benefit to be awarded without health assessments

So far more than 23,000 people have signed the online petition, which means the UK Government will need to offer an official response.

Nottingham Post · Jan 3, 2023

ScotRail warns of 'major disruption' as latest wave of strike action begins

The RMT union has announced its members at Network Rail will take strike action on January 3, 4, 6 and 7. 

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023

My Name’5 Doddie Foundation staff motivated to 'push even harder' for MND cure

THE death of MND campaigner Doddie Weir has motivated staff at his foundation to “push even harder” in their mission to find a cure for the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2023