The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Swinney ‘blindsided’ by UK Government rejection of wind turbine factory plans

The proposals have been turned down by Westminster over national security fears about Chinese firm Ming Yang.

Evening Standard · Mar 26

Government blocks Chinese firm’s plans to build wind turbines in Scotland

Ming Yang had proposed the £1.5 billion facility at a site in Ardersier near Inverness, saying it could create up to 1,500 jobs.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

UK Government announces 80 new youth hubs to battle unemployment surge

Youth hubs bring together jobcentres, councils, employers and training providers to support those aged between 16 and 24.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Ryanair to create hundreds of jobs in £40m airport expansion plans

The company will also build a new 11,938 sq m, four-bay heavy maintenance hangar

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Ryanair to create 450 jobs in £40m Prestwick Airport expansion

The company said the expansion meant the site would become its largest heavy maintenance hangar.

Evening Standard · Mar 20

Crossbow sales to be banned in wake of horrific triple murder

The UK Government plans to ban the sale of crossbows and introduce a licensing scheme for existing owners following a series of violent attacks. This decision comes after the murder of John Hunt's wife and two daughters in Bushey in July 2024, and other incidents involving crossbows. Currently, there is…

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Swinney says UK Government security briefing cancelled over lack of ‘babysitter’

The First Minister said there was a ‘suggestion’ Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander would need to be at the briefing.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Ministers will meet Swinney on US military use of Prestwick Airport, says Healey

The Defence Secretary also said the Scottish Government-owned airport is not being used for strike operations on Iran.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Robison urges UK Government to ‘finally step up’ and support Glasgow after fire

The Finance Secretary will meet Chief Secretary to the Treasury James Murray in Belfast on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

‘Rather be in Dubai’: Gym boss flees London’s ‘petty crime,’ says UAE safer despite missile threats

Rory McEntee, a Dubai-based businessman stranded in the UK during Middle East flight disruptions, said he was “desperate” to return, arguing the UAE felt safer than London despite missile threats. He criticised the UK government for offering “zero help” and pointed to “constant petty crime” in London, calling the situation…

The Times of India · Mar 18