The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Starmer to work ‘constructively’ on scrapping two-child benefit cap in Scotland

First Minister John Swinney said the Prime Minister had agreed to work with the Scottish Government as it seeks to end the policy in Scotland.

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

UK Government staff rage at Keir Starmer over 'Trumpian' attack on civil service

THE Prime Minister has sparked anger among UK Government staff after what has been called a “Trumpian” attack on the civil service.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024

Labour claim SNP haven't 'set aside' money for scrapping two-child cap

LABOUR have claimed the Scottish Government has not “set aside” money to fund scrapping the two-child benefit cap.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2024

Stephen Flynn unites with Westminster opposition to demand Labour act for Waspi women

OPPOSITION leaders across Westminster have joined forces to demand that the Labour Government stick to their promise to compensate women…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

SNP must stop giving millions to arms firms fuelling 'genocide in Gaza', Amnesty says

THE SNP Government has no option but to review grants to arms firms supplying Israel after a major report concluded there is a genocide happening…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

Israel 'committed and is committing genocide in Gaza', major Amnesty report concludes

ISRAEL “committed and is committing genocide” in Gaza, a major new report from Amnesty International has concluded ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

Palestinian ambassador responds to Labour plan to prioritise arms firm investment

THE Palestinian ambassador to the UK has outlined concerns over the Uk Government’s new plans to prioritise UK-based defence firms for investment…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Shona Robison vows to ‘put people of Scotland first’ in Holyrood Budget

The Scottish Finance Secretary will set out her draft tax and spending plans for 2025-26 to MSPs on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Concerns raised over hospitality staff after smoking curbs ditched

It has emerged the UK Government is to scrap plans to ban smoking in the gardens of pubs and restaurants in England.

Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024

UK Government yet to commit to multi-million pound Scottish railway extension

The wait goes on for the UK Government to fully commit to its share of £10 million in funding towards a feasibility study over the extension of a…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024