The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Council leader says he has no confidence that Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak 'will do anything good for Wales'

Cllr Rob Stewart was speaking in a council meeting about freeport status, which Swansea could potentially be in the running for

Wales Online · Sep 2, 2022

New State Pension underpayment campaign aims to help mothers across the UK fix DWP entitlement errors

Mothers across the country may be due a lump sum in arrears and an increase to their weekly State Pension payment.

Daily Record · Sep 2, 2022

UUP leader warns of ‘bleak outlook’ even with return of proper Executive

UUP Leader, Doug Beattie warned of a “bleak outlook” this winter, even if the return of a fully functioning Stormont Executive is agreed. Northern Ireland’s political leaders met with the head of the region’s civil service Jayne Brady at Stormont Castle.The DUP has blocked the formation of a new Executive…

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2022

Six million people to receive DWP £150 emergency payment

The DWP has confirmed that anyone that is eligible for the payment will automatically receive it from September 20

Liverpool Echo · Sep 1, 2022

Full details on £400 energy rebate scheme due to start next month for millions of households

How the monthly reduction will be applied to Direct Debits, standard bill payments and prepayment meters.

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

Dumbarton man Jagtar Johal Singh facing death penalty in India as calls made for his release

West Dunbartonshire Council was unanimous in agreeing a motion calling on the UK Foreign Secretary to advocate for the release of Mr Johal, who faces the death penalty.

Glasgow Live · Aug 31, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon urged to send more aid to flood-hit Pakistan

NICOLA Sturgeon's government faces calls to send further aid to the victims of Pakistan's floods as one third of the country is under water.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2022

UK Government needs to urgently act to support firms facing spiralling energy costs says Welsh Government

There are fears that many firms across the economy will go bust without financial support

Birmingham Post · Aug 30, 2022

Perthshire Chamber of Commerce warns businesses on 'brink of collapse' without government energy crisis funding

Organisation chief Vicki Unite has laid out urgent action plans for both UK and Scottish administrations to combat looming energy price cap hikes for business owners and households

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

UK Government told to match Scotland's cost of living support

THE UK Government has been told to match Scotland’s cost-of-living support and take urgent steps to prevent millions across the UK from being…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2022