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Swinney hits out at ‘glaring weaknesses’ in maritime defences around Scotland

The First Minister said the UK Government has not based ‘a single offshore patrol vessel, frigate or destroyer’ north of the border.

Evening Standard · Jan 28

NHS England to develop ‘world-first’ database for genes linked to cancer

The health service is developing a register of 120 genes known to increase the likelihood of getting cancer as part of a 10-year plan.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Swinney attacks ‘juvenile’ Alexander amid spat over US military using airport

The First Minister said the Scottish Secretary effectively told him ‘this whole issue was none of my business’.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

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Government borrowing falls sharply as national insurance hike boosts coffers

The Office for National Statistics said borrowing was £7.1 billion, or 38%, less than the same month in 2024.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Prince William to make first official visit to Saudi Arabia next month

Prince William will make his first official visit to Saudi Arabia in February at the request of the UK Government, with the two nations set to mark a century of diplomatic relations.

BANG Premier · Jan 22

New driveway rule change - everything you need to know

The rules will affect every home in England

Evening Standard · Jan 20

UK Government told it ‘could have gone further’ on North Sea windfall tax

Patricia Ferguson, chair of the Scottish Affairs Committee, spoke out as the UK Government reaffirmed it would end the levy by 2030 at the latest.

Evening Standard · Jan 16

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Tribunal nurse Sandie Peggie ‘has been through hell’, Kemi Badenoch says

The Tory leader met nurse Sandie Peggie in Edinburgh on Thursday – and afterwards called on the UK Government to issue updated gender guidance.

Evening Standard · Jan 15

Offshore wind power auction a ‘missed opportunity’, Scottish Government says

The latest round of contracts under flagship renewable energy auctions has been announced.

Evening Standard · Jan 14

How to apply for a UK heat pump grant in 2026

The UK Government offers a £7,500 heat pump grant to help households switch to low-carbon heating. Find out how the subsidy works, who qualifies, and what to expect from the application process

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Ofcom to investigate Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply disturbing’ nude images

The investigation was welcomed by Technology Secretary Liz Kendall.

Evening Standard · Jan 12

Government urged to ban Iranian revolutionary guard amid violent crackdown

Dozens of people have been killed and thousands detained as the Iranian state has attempted to quell mass protests in the country.

Evening Standard · Jan 11

US official warns UK against ‘Russia-style’ ban on X over AI-generated images

The Government would back regulator Ofcom if it decided to implement a ban on accessing X from the UK over sexualised deepfake images.

Evening Standard · Jan 11

US warns UK against ‘Russia-style’ ban on Musk’s X as it plays down deepfake images

Sarah Rogers said the UK was ‘contemplating a Russia-style X ban, to protect them from bikini images’

The Independent UK · Jan 11

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Evening Standard · Jan 10

Lammy says Vance agrees that sexualised AI images on X are ‘despicable’

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy discussed the issue with US vice president JD Vance during a trip to Washington.

The Independent UK · Jan 10

JD Vance backs UK over ‘unacceptable’ sexualised AI images on X

The deputy prime minister raised the concerns with Vance about Grok in a meeting this week

The Independent UK · Jan 10

Protesters outside US consulate in Edinburgh call for release of Maduro

The demonstrators also called for the Scottish Government to suspend co-operation with the US Government.

Evening Standard · Jan 9

Government should say which capital projects will be scrapped – think tank

The Scottish Government will publish its infrastructure plan on Tuesday alongside the budget.

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TechRadar · Jan 8

UK Government department to use AI in benefits claims

The DWP wants to spend £23.4 million on a new AI system to route benefits calls and free up human agents' time.

The Independent UK · Jan 7

US branded a ‘gangster state’ over Venezuela attack amid call for government sanctions

Lord Sikka warned that the UK Government's failure to condemn US "aggression" risks emboldening Trump to "annex" further territories

TechRadar · Jan 7

UK Government pledges £210m to new cyber action plan, admitting 'critically high' cyber risk remains

Britain's Tech Minister wants to totally change how the UK Government handles cybersecurity, criticizing current silos.

Evening Standard · Jan 7

Swinney is a bluffer who will be ‘found out’ like Tisdale and Thelwell – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leaders compared the First Minister to the unpopular Celtic and Rangers figures during a Glasgow visit.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Scotland has foundations to be independent thanks to SNP, claims Swinney

The First Minister launched his party’s election campaign in Glasgow on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

New Venezuelan leader invites US to ‘collaborate’ after Maduro’s removal

The former president is due to face a New York court for the first time on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jan 5

Staff at four universities vote on possible strike action in disputes over cuts

The University and College Union has called on senior staff at Aberdeen, Stirling, Heriot-Watt and Strathclyde to rule out compulsory redundancies.

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