The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

New winter heating benefit will give 400,000 households £50 to help pay energy bills every year

The Low Income Winter Heating Assistance scheme will be introduced later this year.

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2022

Thousands of Scots could lose Warm House Discount as fuel bills soar, warns charity

The Scottish Government said it was up to Westminster to confirm whether the current scheme will continue next year.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon urges UK Government to waive all visas for Ukrainians

Scotland’s First Minister has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2022

Russian-owned ship will not dock in Orkney

MSPs also urge divestment of all Russian holdings from Scottish Parliamentary Pension Scheme

Insider UK · Mar 1, 2022

Russian-owned ship will not dock in Orkney – council chief

The vessel had been due to dock on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

UK ports should refuse access to Russian boats, says Transport Secretary

Grant Shapps has told all UK ports to refuse access to any vessel linked to Russia.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Sturgeon calls for ban of Russian oil tanker due to dock in Orkney

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed she is speaking to the UK Transport Secretary about stopping a Russian tanker docking at at Orkney port.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

UK and New Zealand confirm new trade deal but farming union raises concerns

The UK Government said it will boost trade with New Zealand by 60% but NFU Cymru said it will do little to benefit farmers

Birmingham Post · Feb 28, 2022

Train passengers braced for largest spike in fares since 2013

Campaign group Railfuture accused the UK Government of ‘stoking the fire of the cost of living crisis’.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2022

Legacy benefits petition calling for £1,500 back pay awaits official response from UK Government

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the Covid-19 £20 Universal Credit weekly uplift to be paid to all benefits claimants.

Daily Record · Feb 28, 2022