Look at increasing Scottish Government borrowing limits, MPs tell UK Government The Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry looked at the fiscal arrangements north of the border. The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025
Ian Murray to visit Faslane to announce £250m investment in nuclear base The Scottish Secretary and UK defence procurement minister are to launch a £250 million investment at the base housing the UK's nuclear weapons. The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025
Scottish Secretary and defence minister to launch £250m Faslane investment The UK Government has pledged a multi-billion investment on the Clyde in the coming decades. Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025
'Insult': Labour refuse to reveal amount of cash given to English oil refinery THE UK Government has been accused of adding “insult to injury” after repeatedly refusing to disclose the amount of public funding it has spent… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025
'Unacceptable': SNP hit out as Labour 'keep Tory-era veto on Scottish laws' A Labour review of controversial Tory-era legislation has left an “effective veto” for UK ministers on Scottish Parliament legislation, the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025
Minister vows ‘improvements’ to Internal Market Act However Scottish Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson continued to insist the legislation, introduced after Brexit, should be repealed. Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025
36,000 new mortgages for first-time buyers: What it means for you New mortgage rules could help up to 36,000 first-time buyers get on the property ladder. Find out if your £30K salary qualifies you for a loan… The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025
Scottish Tory MP branded 'morally repugnant' over mass migrant deportation call A SCOTTISH Tory MP has been branded “morally repugnant” for uniting with right-wing MPs to call for the mass deportation of migrants. The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025
'Devastating': Scottish councils sell off almost 2000 public assets amid budget pains SCOTLAND’S cash-strapped councils have sold off 1851 homes, schools, community centres, civic halls and other properties in recent years amid… The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2025
'Stop excuses and recognise Palestine', Labour told as France ramps up pressure THE SNP have urged the Labour Government to “stop the excuses”, heed the words of European allies, and recognise the state of Palestine ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2025
Stephen Flynn accuses Labour of leaving Scots with 'bloody noses' over fiscal rules STEPHEN Flynn has warned that Scottish households will continue to receive “bloody noses” due to the high costs of living as the UK Government… The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2025
Rachel Reeves U-turns on cash Isas changes following pushback, reports say THE chancellor has U-turned on proposed plans to make changes to cash Individual Savings Accounts (Isas), according to reports ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2025
'Disappointing return' on £11bn RAF jet 'due to MoD failings', watchdog says A RAF jet the UK Government has splashed £11 billion has produced a “disappointing return” due to “failing of the MoD”, a watchdog has said. The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2025
Ross Greer: It's time for Scotland to pivot towards wealth taxation ROSS Greer has said Scotland must pivot towards wealth taxation as he launched his bid to become co-leader of the Greens. The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025 Labour urged to set out plans to lower energy bills after ditching zonal pricing The UK Government has been urged to set out how it plans to bring down energy bills in Scotland after proposals to bring in zonal pricing were…
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 UK Government must explain how it aims to cut energy bills, says minister Energy Secretary Gillian Martin was speaking after a plan to divide the UK into regional pricing zones was rejected.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025 More than 1.6 million children hit by two-child benefit cap THE number of households affected by the controversial two-child benefit cap has increased by more than 13,000 over the past year, with more than…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025 UK Government scraps zonal pricing plan in favour of UK-wide energy reform THE Government will not split the UK into different energy pricing zones but instead reform the existing national pricing system.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025 Scotland's NHS ready to treat injured Gaza children, First Minister says JOHN Swinney has said that Scotland’s NHS is ready to treat injured Palestinian children ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025 Pro-Palestine protest planned against UK Government's spy flights over Gaza A pro-Palestine demonstration against the UK Government and the media's 'complicity' in the genocide in Gaza is set to take place in the capital…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025 UK Government's new tech partner attacks 'antisemitic' UN and denies Gaza genocide THE UK Government has announced a major new partnership with Google DeepMind just hours after the company’s co-founder said the UN was antisemitic…
International Business Times UK · Jul 9, 2025 Rishi Sunak's Goldman Sachs Job Raises Concerns Over Political Access and Influence Ex-PM Rishi Sunak becomes Goldman Sachs senior adviser. ACOBA warns of risks tied to insider access and post-office influence.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025 UK Government backs staying on X despite Grok AI's pro-Hitler posts THE UK Government has backed remaining on Twitter/X despite its AI bot sharing a series of pro-Hitler messages ...
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025 UK and Scottish governments must save Alexander Dennis, MSPs say IMMEDIATE action must be taken to ensure bus manufacturing does not end in Scotland, the UK and Scottish governments have been told by MSPs.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2025 'Not good enough': Octopus Energy boss slams UK zonal pricing snub THE boss of Octopus Energy has warned of “soaring” energy costs being “locked in for years to come” amid Ed Miliband reportedly ditching…