The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

John Swinney urged to intervene and scrap Flamingo Land plans at fiery FMQs

JOHN Swinney has been urged to intervene and scrap plans  to build a multi-million pound resort and water park development on the banks of Loch…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

Brave Davy body swerves yet another campaign event

The campaign for the Holyrood by-election in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse, which is due to be held on Thursday next week, has its very own…

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025

Kate Forbes demands Westminster action as Scotland's economy shrinks

Scotland’s economy shrank in both February and March, figures show – although GDP as a whole increased over the first three months of 2025.

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2025

UK Government slammed over Israel trade envoy visit after talks suspended

THE UK Government has been accused of "making a mockery" over its "supposed opposition" to Israel's war on Gaza, after it…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

Prosecutors overturn 'lenient' sentence for Scotland Office protester

PROSECUTORS have succeeded in overturning an “unduly lenient” sentence given to an environmental campaigner previously convicted of damaging the…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

UK Government envoy visits Israel despite suspending trade talks

The UK Government's trade envoy to Israel has visited the country to "promote trade", just days after Labour said they were calling off…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

Labour urged to confirm if foreign student tax applies to Scottish universities

THE SNP and further education officials have urged the Labour Government to confirm whether a new tax on international students will be applied to…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

UK Government to ask Kosovo to take migrants in Rwanda-style plan

The UK Government is set to ask Kosovo to take migrants as part of its Rwanda-style plan to deport asylum seekers

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

UK government 'insisted' on intervening in Gaza genocide row at Scottish university

A BRITISH government minister “insisted” on intervening in a row over a Scottish university rector’s conduct after she accused Israel of…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

Is the UK Government going to 'scrap the two-child benefit cap'?

THE Scottish Government have already pledged to mitigate Westminster’s two-child benefit cap, but UK Labour appears to have got in a muddle over…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2025