The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Huge tanker from Russian port to dock in Merseyside

The ship left a Russian port in Vysotsk and is due to dock in Tranmere on Wednesday

Liverpool Echo · Apr 5, 2022

Angus Robertson: Privatisation of Channel 4 is unnecessary and ill-conceived

The Scottish Government’s culture secretary said the decision was disappointing for the creative sector which had thrived with the channel’s help.

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022

Edinburgh low cost zebra crossings could take "several years"

A councillor's bid to run a trial scheme of side street crossings in Edinburgh failed after the council found they would breach UK Government legislation.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2022

Paisley mum struggling to keep sick son warm due to soaring energy bills

Sandra Webster says cost-of-living increase is "dire" and has been forced to use a foodbank.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022

Calls for new energy grant to help people with disability or serious medical condition pay fuel bills

Thousands of people have signed an online petition asking the UK Government for extra support for vulnerable people.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022

Scots families becoming 'frustrated' at length of time to process Ukrainian visas

Scots families have agreed to take Ukrainian refugees into their homes but they say the process is frustrating.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022

New petition calling for State Pension payments of £380 every week due DWP response

The suggested uplift would total £19,760 per year and match the National Living Wage increase.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022

SNP MSP urges energy suppliers to halt installation of prepayment meters

Graeme Dey warned that prepayment meters were pushing up the bills of thousands of Scots on the lowest incomes.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022

UK Government not helping Forces families with cost of living, says Labour

Shadow defence secretary John Healey hit out while campaigning in Scotland.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022

Scots host families ‘frustrated’ at slowness of visas for Ukrainian refugees

People who have signed up to take in refugees are facing the ‘heart-breaking’ task of telling them they cannot come as visas have not been granted.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022