UK Government launches ransomware protection proposals Hospitals, railways and other services are at risk of ransomware attacks, but new proposals look to protect them. TechRadar · Jan 14, 2025
Rachel Reeves faces grilling from MPs amid market turmoil Rachel Reeves will move to reassure turbulent financial markets amid high Government borrowing costs as she faces a grilling from MPs on Tuesday. The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2025
Governments urged to give ‘full-throated support’ to North Sea oil and gas Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce said it wants the Scottish Government to end the presumption against new developments in the North Sea. The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025
'Disappointing': Minister hits out as Scotland snubbed from Labour AI plan THE Labour Government's plan to develop the use of artificial intelligence (AI) fails to acknowledge Scottish expertise on the subject, a minister… The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025
UK refuses to follow US lead declaring genocide in Sudan Foreign Office minister Anneliese Dodds said the UK Government’s position would be based on the International Criminal Court’s determination. Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025
Edinburgh University responds to Labour supercomputer U-turn after snub THE University of Edinburgh has issued a statement after Labour blocked funding for a new supercomputer, only to U-turn ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025
Treasury AI's 70 per cent accuracy rate 'better than humans doing it', tests find The UK Treasury has begun using AI to reply to emails – and found that its 70 per cent success rate is “as good or better” than when their… The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025
It is morally wrong not to open safer drug consumption room, says councillor Allan Casey said ‘all eyes are on Glasgow’ as the UK’s first safer drug consumption room opens its doors. Evening Standard · Jan 13, 2025
Gordon Brown's former spokesperson given newly created UK Government role GORDON Brown’s former Downing Street director of communications has been given a top new role in the Labour Government ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025
Jim Ratcliffe in industry 'extinction' warning as plant at Grangemouth closes INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe has accused ministers of overseeing the extinction of the UK’s chemical manufacturing industry... The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025
John Swinney rejects Nicola Sturgeon's 'independence off the radar' claim JOHN Swinney has rejected claims from Nicola Sturgeon that independence is “off the radar now”. The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025
Labour urged to change course to avoid 'crisis point' as economy tanks LABOUR have been warned they must change course urgently or risk bringing the country to a “crisis point” amid a series of dire economic… The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2025
Home Office silent on Scottish Parliament calls for action on rural visa scheme THE Home Office has remained silent after the Scottish Parliament called for UK Government action on a bespoke visa scheme for Scotland ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2025
Concern as thousands face heating crisis over delayed smart meter roll out MORE than 160,000 Scots are facing a heating crisis due to delays in rolling out smart meters... The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025 Labour defeated as Holyrood calls for UK Government action on Scottish visa scheme THE Scottish Parliament has called for the Labour Government to act on a bespoke Scottish visa scheme.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025 SNP MSP waits 119 days for answers from Labour on Winter Fuel Payment cut AN SNP MSP was made to wait 119 days by the UK Government after demanding answers for his constituents on Labour’s cut to the Winter Fuel Payment.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025 Labour MSPs bid to shut down calls for bespoke Scottish visa scheme LABOUR MSPs will look to shut down calls for a bespoke Scottish visa scheme – despite Jackie Baillie claiming before the General Election ...
The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025 Anas Sarwar refuses to say if he'll quit as leader if Scottish Labour lose election ANAS Sarwar has refused to say if he would resign if Scottish Labour were to lose the next election...
The Independent UK · Jan 9, 2025 Rayner pledges to ‘make work pay’ in Scotland ahead of visit to Glasgow Research by the UK Government found workers in central Scotland will see the biggest boost to their wages as a result of the Employment Rights Bill.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2025 UK Government urged to 'tell the truth' about RAF involvement with Israel THE UK Government has been urged to "tell the truth" about its Cypriot RAF base's involvement in moving weapons to Israel.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2025 Tory MP urges Labour to ignore devolution and work on Scottish transport policy A TORY MP has insisted the UK Government should meddle in Scottish transport policy saying that devolution should not be “an excuse for…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025 MSPs pass motion calling on UK Government to scrap two-child benefit cap MSPS have voted to pass a motion calling on the UK Government to scrap the two-child benefit cap ...
The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025 SNP hail analysis that ending two-child cap 'will help 50,000 Scots children' THE SNP have said that their mitigation of the UK Government’s two-child cap will be a “lifeline” for 50,000 Scottish children, citing a new…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025 Labour's meetings with Israeli officials since ICC arrest warrants revealed LABOUR ministers have shed light on a series of meetings they have held with the Israeli government since the International Criminal Court issued an…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025 Anas Sarwar under fire on two fronts after 'throwing in towel' on SNP Budget THE Scottish Government has hit back at Anas Sarwar for claims he made about the two-child cap during an interview with the BBC...