The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Swinney concerned about budget after ‘chaotic and shambolic’ welfare reforms

The First Minister was speaking after Sir Keir Starmer’s UK Government was forced into a last-minute climbdown.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

Alexander Dennis redundancy consultation extended by two weeks

The Finance Secretary said the move would allow the bus manufacturer to explore all options to retain the 400 staff at its two Scottish sites.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Anas Sarwar 'totally humiliated' by Labour's dramatic benefit cuts U-turn

ANAS Sarwar has been left “totally humiliated” after backing Labour’s planned welfare cuts only for the UK Government to perform a dramatic…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2025

Scottish Labour MPs urged to join rebellion and help stop disability cuts

SCOTTISH Labour MPs have the numbers to stop the UK Government’s disability cuts and have been urged by the SNP to join a growing backbench…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2025

Labour accused of 'breath-taking hypocrisy' over English oil refinery rescue

ED Miliband has been accused of "breath-taking hypocrisy" as the UK Government is reportedly working to rescue an English oil…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

Changes to UK disability cuts will cost billions, Liz Kendall tells MPs

CHANGES to the UK Government’s welfare reforms will cost around £2.5 billion in 2029/30, the Work and Pensions Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

Labour MPs call out Keir Starmer's 'rushed' disability cuts amid rebellion firefight

WHETHER Keir Starmer can quash a major Labour rebellion over cuts to disability welfare remains “up in the air” ahead of a crunch vote, a rebel…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

Welfare reforms could push 150,000 into poverty, official DWP modelling suggests

Around 150,000 people will be pushed into poverty by 2030 as a result of the Government’s welfare cuts despite Keir Starmer being forced into a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

UK Government wins High Court battle over exports of F-35 parts to Israel

A PALESTINIAN human rights group has lost a High Court legal challenge against the UK Government over exports of military equipment to Israel ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025

Keir Starmer urged to open visa scheme for Gaza citizens with family in the UK

THE UK Government should “urgently” establish a Ukraine-style visa for Gaza citizens with family in the UK, MPs have told Keir Starmer.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025