The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Fuel tax cut for UK drivers among lowest in Europe – RAC

The 5p per litre fuel duty cut implemented by the UK in March is dwarfed by tax reductions enjoyed by drivers in other countries.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2022

Urgent £650 cost of living payment warning as pensioners have three weeks to apply

Pensioners have just three weeks left to claim the one-off cost of living payment ahead of soaring energy bills this winter and a worsening cost of living crisis

Glasgow Live · Jul 29, 2022

Westminster limiting Scotland's cost of living support, says FM as council strike threat looms

INCREASING public sector pay in Scotland within the limits of Holyrood’s fixed budget would require “robbing Peter to pay Paul”, the First…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2022

Archie Battersbee’s parents want UN to intervene in battle against withdrawal of life support

The couple have lost numerous life-support treatment fights in UK courts

Wales Online · Jul 27, 2022

Archie Battersbee’s parents want United Nations to consider youngster’s case

They say the UN has a protocol which allows ‘individuals and families’ to make complaints about violations of disabled people’s rights.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2022

Edinburgh rail workers and politicians join picket line outside Waverley Station

A local MP has urged the UK Government to solve the RMT Union dispute from the Edinburgh Waverley picket line. More rail strikes disrupted local service on Wednesday, and more are planned for August.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 27, 2022

Government funding confirmed for Britishvolt Northumberland plant

Funding thought to be around £100m was first announced in January and has now been confirmed

Birmingham Post · Jul 27, 2022

'Liz Truss must deliver on promise to free my dad after 4 years in Iranian jail'

Morad Tahbaz, 66, has been released on furlough, four years after he was jailed in Tehran, as his daughter pleads with Foreign Secretary Liz Truss to make good on her promise to secure his return

Daily Mirror · Jul 27, 2022

UK told to clarify whether key HS2 link to Scotland will EVER be built

THE UK Government is facing calls to clarify whether a vital piece of high-speed rail infrastructure will actually be built and bring benefits to…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2022

Government £400 energy rebate simplified to offer more guidance on how it works

They are set to apply a £400 rebate to all domestic energy bills

Nottingham Post · Jul 27, 2022