The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

‘Close personal ties’ to Putin – Who are the targets of the UK’s sanctions?

The UK has sanctioned three billionaires and five banks, largely for their roles in Crimea.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Scrapping testing would be ‘inexcusable negligence’, says Sturgeon

The First Minister said a further plan on testing and contact tracing will be published next month.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Vast majority of Welsh firms see post EU trading arrangements as an inhibitor to growth

The majority of firms want the UK Government to modify the trading deal with the EU

Birmingham Post · Feb 22, 2022

UK Government set to announce Russia sanctions, reports say

It's in reaction to President Putin's decision to recognise Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine as independent republics

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2022

Welsh Government gives date it will consider changing isolation rules in Wales

There has been a 'very heated' meeting between UK and devolved nations today

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2022

England's full timetable for ending all Covid rules, free testing and self-isolation payments

UK Government is changing the rules on testing and isolation in England

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2022

Welsh Government urges Boris Johnson not to scrap free UK Covid testing ahead of major announcement

The UK Government says free testing cost £2bn in January alone

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon issues warning over end of free lateral flow tests

The Scottish First Minister said it would be ‘completely wrong’ if decisions made by the UK Government constrain her ministers.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

Renfrewshire MP slams plans by the UK Government to scrap free covid tests

Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, condemned the proposed move as "irresponsible."

Daily Record · Feb 18, 2022

Number of DWP Universal Credit sanctions soars to 'extremely worrying' 50,000 a month

The number of people claiming Universal Credit who have had their benefits reduced or removed has soared — and the UK Government are bringing in even tougher rules

Glasgow Live · Feb 17, 2022