The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

NI tourism risks return to pre-peace deal patterns due to ETA, warns minister

Conor Murphy has urged the UK government to offer an exemption to international visitors travelling across the Irish border into Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

‘Who did it, Michelangelo?’: Downing Street slammed for £80k renovation

The UK Government has been slammed after it spent up to £80,000 renovating the Downing Street press briefing room to rid it of “Tory blue”.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

Former Labour MSP launches scathing attack on Anas Sarwar's leadership

A FORMER Labour MSP has delivered a “harsh truth” of Anas Sarwar's leadership saying the Scottish branch has “no plan, no strategy and no…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

Joe Biden bans new offshore drilling in most US coastal waters

Joe Biden has banned new offshore oil and gas drilling in most US coastal waters.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2025

'A matter of democracy': New petition calls for Scotland's right to decide indyref

A Scot has started a petition calling for the introduction of a statutory provision for independence referendums in both Scotland and Wales.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2025

Scottish Labour pledge 'fundamental restructure' of Holyrood government if elected

Labour will enact a “fundamental reorganisation” of the Scottish Government and its public bodies should the party win power in 2026, Anas…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 6, 2025

‘We can’t defend the indefensible’: Councillor speaks out after 20 quit Labour

A COUNCILLOR who quit Labour along with 19 others because of their direction under Keir Starmer said it became too difficult to “defend the…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2025

UK's move away from North Sea oil and gas is a 'big mistake', says Donald Trump

DONALD Trump has criticised the UK’s move away from oil and gas production, urging the Government to “open up” the North Sea and get rid of…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 4, 2025

Scottish organisations join John Swinney to raise National Insurance fears

NEARLY 50 Scottish organisations have backed a call from John Swinney for Labour to reverse the “highly damaging” increase to employer National…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2025

Donald Trump says UK’s retreat from North Sea oil and gas is a ‘big mistake’

The US president-elect also said the Government should get rid of ‘windmills’ in a social media post about British energy policy.

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025