'Important milestone' as SNP launch new disability benefit across Scotland THE Scottish Government has opened nationwide applications for a new benefit payment ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025
'Rise above party politics': Anas Sarwar urged to back Scottish visa scheme Anas Sarwar has been urged to “make good on his promises” to Scotland and back the introduction of a bespoke Scottish visa this week. The National (Scotland) · Apr 22, 2025
Scottish ministers call for urgent meeting with UK Government on gender ruling Scottish ministers have called for an urgent meeting with the UK Government on the implications of the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition… The National (Scotland) · Apr 18, 2025
Revealed: From French brie to German sausages, full list of foods British tourists are banned from taking home from Europe Easter holidaymakers will not be allowed to bring meat and cheese back from the European Union to prevent spread of foot-and-mouth disease Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025
Campaign launched to ban Israel from UK's largest arms fair A campaign has been launched to ban Israel from the UK's largest arms fair. The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025
Fury as Labour 'roll out red carpet' for secret meeting with top Israeli minister Labour have been accused of "rolling out the red carpet" for the Israeli foreign minister during a secret visit to the UK ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025
UK travellers banned from bringing meat and dairy back from EU UK travellers have been issued a warning over the import of meat and dairy products from EU and EEA countries for personal use. The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025
John Swinney responds to Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman THE Scottish Government “accepts” a landmark legal ruling which has found women are defined by biology, the First Minister has said. The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025
Labour and Tories hail Supreme Court ruling on definition of a woman LABOUR have welcomed a landmark ruling which declared that women are defined in law by biology. The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025
EU warns Keir Starmer not to harm Brexit terms with Donald Trump concessions KEIR Starmer has reportedly been warned by the European Union (EU) against making trade concessions to Donald Trump which could harm the UK’s… The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025
David Lammy meets with top Israel minister on secret visit to UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has met with Israel's foreign minister during a secret visit to the UK ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 15, 2025
Is it safe for UK travellers to visit the USA right now? All you need to know Here is everything you need to know about visiting the United States of America right now. The National (Scotland) · Apr 15, 2025
Can quantum computing tech kill fraud? The UK government thinks so, but with £100 million, I'm not so sure The UK government has announced a huge(ish) investment into quantum technology - but will it have any real effect? TechRadar · Apr 15, 2025
Grangemouth owner 'kicking Scottish workers in the teeth' with huge US investment INEOS has been accused of kicking its Grangemouth workers “in the teeth” after acquiring billions of dollars of oil and gas assets in the United… The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025 John Swinney declines to back zonal pricing as energy giants enter public row First Minister John Swinney has declined to take a position on zonal pricing, a debate which could shape the future of the energy system in the UK…
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 Scotland must not be an afterthought in protecting industry, says Swinney The First Minister spoke at a press conference on Monday.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025 Labour would nationalise Grangemouth if it was in England, John Swinney suggests JOHN Swinney has called for Scotland’s only oil refinery to be nationalised by the UK Government – suggesting the Labour administration would…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025 Boss of major energy firm opposes Octopus zonal pricing push THE boss of a major energy firm has criticised zonal pricing plans in the UK, branding the idea "superficially attractive"
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 Swinney pledges earlier legislative programme to help tackle tariff ‘challenges’ The First Minister also said Scots should be ‘prepared rather than scared’ about the economic challenges ahead.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025 Labour minister accuses SNP of 'manufacturing grievance' over Grangemouth A Scotland Office minister has accused the SNP of “manufacturing grievance” over calls for the UK Government to save the Grangemouth oil…
Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025 SNP are ‘manufacturing grievance’ with Grangemouth calls – minister Kirsty McNeill said the situation at Grangemouth is different to the steelmaking plant at Scunthorpe.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025 UK Government 'expects to lose money' running British Steel, minister says THE UK Government “expects to lose money” running British Steel, the Business Secretary has said.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025 UK Government should 'follow France and officially recognise Palestinian state' THE UK Government should follow France by recognising the state of Palestine, the SNP has said.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 13, 2025 Scottish Labour 'drones' clog up PMQs with 'supine questions' SCOTTISH Labour MPs have been branded “drones” after research revealed they spend most of their time at PMQs throwing Keir Starmer softball…
Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025 Scotland must be resilient in the face of global shocks, says Swinney The First Minister has suggested the UK Government should drop the recently announced increase in employers’ national insurance contributions.