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UK Government denies reports it plans to scrap free school meals in England

THE UK Government is not planning to axe free school meals and period products for English pupils, a source has insisted.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

Labour consider tax cuts for Amazon and Meta in bid to 'appease' Donald Trump

LABOUR are considering cutting tax for Amazon and Meta in a bid to “appease” Donald Trump while taking money away from disabled people and…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025

'Austerity in new clothes': Labour MP calls out Anas Sarwar on spending cuts

ANAS Sarwar has been called out for insisting his party has not implemented austerity measures as a Labour MP has claimed they have, but “just…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025

MoD under fire over nuclear clean-up in Scotland making it 'someone else’s problem'

THE Ministry of Defence has been accused of trying to avoid responsibility for cleaning up a military nuclear site on the north coast of Scotland by…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 23, 2025

Labour 'considering' sending migrants to 'return hubs' in third-party countries

KEIR Starmer is considering sending asylum seekers to migrant centres in the western Balkans and other third-party countries, according to reports…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 22, 2025

SNP ministers should join with us to solve generational work problem – Murray

The Scottish Secretary defended the UK Government’s bid to change the welfare system.

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

UK won't be 'shy' of using nuclear weapons against Russia, Defence Secretary says

THE UK’s Defence Secretary has said Labour will not be “shy” of using nuclear weapons as tensions with Russia escalate ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025

Anas Sarwar denies Scottish Labour split over UK Government 'austerity'

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has denied there are any tensions between him and his MSP Carol Mochan after she criticised UK Government’s…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025

Stanley Tucci and Brian Cox join calls for Labour U-turn on ‘shameful’ welfare cuts

Holywood stars Stanley Tucci and Brian Cox are among celebrities who have united to speak out against the UK Government’s proposals to slash…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 21, 2025

Tea time alarm trend demonstrates ‘quintessential’ British sense of humour

The viral prank has left American social media users confused with many believing the alarm to be real.

Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025