The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

UK Government threat to block Holyrood gender reform bill 'an attack on devolution'

Tory ministers have warned the controversial GRR legislation passed by MSPs could impact on UK-wide equalities laws.

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Tory minister hits out at SNP government after MSPs pass gender bill

Women and equalities minister Kemi Badenoch said the passing of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill has an "impact on the functioning of the Equality Act".

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Trans spat between UK and Scottish governments could have been avoided

Record View says that if the UK Government wins a challenge against the Gender Recognition Reform Bill, it would make a mockery of Holyrood’s ability to pass landmark legislation when required.

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

SNP call for changes to UK firearms licensing rules after Skye tragedy

AN inquiry opened in the wake of a tragic shooting on the Isle of Skye has ­concluded some ­improvements should be made to

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2022

First Minister urges UK Transport Secretary to intervene in rail dispute as Christmas strikes loom

Severe disruption expected over festive season

Insider UK · Dec 21, 2022

War veteran, 98, set to lose £41,000 in state pension payments after being 'frozen' out

In the Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed there will be a 10.1% rise to the state pension from April 2023 however, nearly half a million pensioners will not be seeing this lift.

Daily Mirror · Dec 21, 2022

Sturgeon urges Harper to intervene in rail dispute as more strikes loom

RMT staff at Network Rail will walk out from 6pm on Christmas Eve until 6am on December 27.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

DWP rejects calls to increase State Pension to £380 each week and reduce retirement age to 60

The proposals in an online petition that received over 110,000 signatures of support were debated by MPs last week.

Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022

Man hit with huge £7,000 energy bill after switching to government-backed heat pump

Steve Mason says he has seen his heating expenses rocket since installing the government backed system.

Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon calls on UK Government to 'intervene immediately' to end rail dispute

The First Minister and the general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress Roz Foyer want all parties to get around the table to end the pay and conditions dispute

Daily Record · Dec 21, 2022