The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Pricing reform would make heat pumps cheaper for all in Scotland, research finds

NEARLY every home in Scotland would see lower energy bills after installing a heat pump if the UK Government reformed electricity pricing, according…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2024

Labour accused of undermining Scotland’s ambitions after cutting £800m supercomputer

LABOUR have been accused of undermining Scotland’s ambition to become a world leader in technology and academic research after the UK Government…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2024

SNP government spent more than £600m mitigating UK bedroom tax, figures show

THE Scottish Government has spent more than £600 million mitigating the bedroom tax ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2024

Labour delay anticipated decision on blocking weapons exports to Israel

THE UK Government has put off a decision on suspending arms sales to Israel ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024

Scottish university to pioneer 'near-unhackable' quantum internet

RESEARCH into a high-security quantum internet which is “impervious” to hackers will progress in Scotland as part of a £160 million investment…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30, 2024

'Deeply disappointing': Scottish Government not consulted on Winter Fuel Payment

THE Scottish Government has said it is “deeply disappointing” that it was not consulted before Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a slew of cuts…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2024

Puberty blocker ban imposed by Tories is lawful, High Court rules

THE use of emergency legislation by the Conservative Party to ban puberty blockers was lawful, the High Court has ruled.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 29, 2024

Conversion therapy ban must not be delayed by UK legislation, say Scottish Greens

A BAN on conversion therapy practices in Scotland must not be delayed to incorporate future UK-wide legislation, the Scottish Greens have said...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024

Patrick Harvie warns of major devolution tests for GB Energy scheme

LABOUR’S new flagship energy company will be an important test of the relationship between the new regime in Westminster and

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28, 2024

What Labour's GB Energy really means for Scotland – and is nuclear on the cards?

THE UK Government has begun to put meat on the bones of its flagship green energy project – the state-owned Great British Energy company ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 25, 2024