The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

How to save £400 on heating bills this year by copying simple German-style energy tips

A cross-party think-tank is calling on the UK Government to follow Germany’s lead.

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

Falkirk's £500,000 food programme 'will leave a strong legacy'

An independent report found Falkirk's Food Futures money from the UK Government helped to 'life communities out of the pandemic'

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

New cost of living payments worth up to £1,350 for millions of people this year

Payments of £150, £300 and £900 will be provided those on qualifying benefits in 2023/24.

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

Mark Drakeford explains his plans for income tax in Wales after admitting he has seriously considered increasing it

The First Minister asked Westminster for tax raising powers, but said he won't be using them soon

Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022

MP says UK Tories opposing gender reform may 'help Scotland get independence'

OPPOSING gender reform in Scotland would be an “own goal for Unionists” that could end up helping the SNP win independence, a senior Tory MP…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022

Calls to energy hotline more than quadruple, advice service reveals

THE number of calls to an energy advice hotline in Scotland has more than quadrupled as more and more bill payers struggle with rising prices.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022

Perthshire Pride "committed to working with all people” in the region after Gender Recognition Reform bill is passed

The legislation cleared its last hurdle last Thursday after three days of debate at Scottish Parliament

Daily Record · Dec 27, 2022

Scotland's pubs in fight to survive in 2023 amid soaring energy bills

Paul Waterson has responded to a warning from energy consultant Connor Wilson, who says power firms are profiteering on the back of the current crisis.

Daily Record · Dec 26, 2022

Scots church leader brands Tory Rwanda policy 'immoral' during Christmas sermon

The Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth said he found it "difficult to believe" the current proposals to send those seeking asylum to the east African country "could be even worse".

Daily Record · Dec 25, 2022

Desperate man left with no heat or light says Scottish Power 'failed to pay' energy grant

Sean Quinn from Motherwell claims he is still owed the last three months of energy support grant voucher payments worth £199 and is getting nowhere in trying to sort it out with the energy giant.

Glasgow Live · Dec 24, 2022