The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

More funding needed to help West Dunbartonshire's most vulnerable

There have been warnings that a budget shortfall will affect jobs and services, while councillors raised concerns about the families most in need.

Glasgow Live · Oct 31, 2022

UK Government 'working urgently’ to get £400 energy rebate to people without a direct electricity connection

Not every household automatically receives the monthly energy bill discount.

Daily Record · Oct 31, 2022

Scots' positive views on Scottish Government revealed in new polling

TWO-THIRDS of Scots trust the Holyrood government to work in the country’s best interests, while just 22 say the same about Westminster.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2022

‘Devastation’ for the world’s poorest if UK Government cuts aid further

NEW Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been urged to prevent further “devastating” cuts to the UK aid budget.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2022

DWP warning as claimants could have their benefits cut if triple lock dropped

The UK Government has refused to rule out dropping the pensions triple lock, and doing so would lead to benefits claimants losing out on hundreds of pounds a year

Glasgow Live · Oct 29, 2022

Northern Ireland Secretary faces criticism over failure to set election date

Chris Heaton-Harris had promised he would announce a date for an Assembly election if efforts to restore devolution failed.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2022

Call a Holyrood election and use it as de-facto indyref2, SNP MP suggests

CALL a Holyrood election and gain control over the timing of a de-facto referendum on independence, an SNP MP has told Nicola Sturgeon.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2022

Fresh Stormont Assembly election will be held, Northern Ireland secretary insists

Chris Heaton-Harris denied his decision not to call an election immediately was a U-turn

Belfast Live · Oct 28, 2022

Tory plans mean Scots 'may fund English nuclear plants even after independence'

SCOTTISH bill payers could still be funding nuclear projects south of the Border through additional fees on their energy bills even…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2022

Stormont fails to elect new speaker just hours before deadline for new election

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said the UK government needs to act on unionist concerns over the Northern Ireland Protocol.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022