The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Hundreds of British-Israelis urge UK Government to act on starvation in Gaza

More than 200 British-Israelis have signed a petition demanding the UK Government not be “complicit in criminal mass starvation” of Palestinians…

The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2025

Senior Tories break ranks to demand UK Government recognises state of Palestine

More than a dozen senior Tories have broken ranks with their own party to call on the UK Government to recognise the state of Palestine

The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2025

UK to answer 'at The Hague' if it fails to stop arms sales to Israel, PM told

Keir Starmer has been warned he may be the prime minister “to see Britain answer at The Hague” for being “complicit in war crimes” in Gaza

The National (Scotland) · May 7, 2025

Grangemouth closure risks fuel shortages and rationing, MP claims

MINISTERS have been warned that the closure of Scotland’s last oil refinery risks fuel shortages and even rationing.

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025

Experts warn far- right are ‘weaponising Christianity’

EXPERTS have warned that far-right groups are weaponising Christianity for their political agendas and have urged churches to speak out against…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025

Scotland dodged riots as refugees better integrated than England, charity boss says

SCOTLAND avoided far-right riots last summer because refugees are better integrated than in England, according to the boss of a top refugees’…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2025

UK Government says it will seek Supreme Court appeal over Sean Brown inquiry

Appeal Court judges affirmed an earlier High Court ruling compelling the Government to hold a public inquiry into Sean Brown’s killing.

Evening Standard · May 2, 2025

Alba lay 'wreath from Scottish Labour' to mark end of Grangemouth production

ALBA have laid a wreath "on behalf of Scottish Labour" to mark the end of oil refining at Grangemouth after MSPs rejected proposals to…

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2025

More than 100 MPs and peers call on David Lammy to secure release of detained Scot

More than 100 MPs and peers have called on the UK government to make “all diplomatic efforts” to secure the urgent release of a Scot who has…

The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025

Victims urge boycott of new Troubles legacy body during protest at its office

The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery was established as part of the last government’s contentious Legacy Act.

Evening Standard · May 1, 2025