The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

Lord Cameron says watered-down UN vote on Gaza signals 'greater unity' over response

The Foreign Secretary vowed the UK was 'doing everything to get more aid' into Gaza

Evening Standard · Dec 22, 2023

Scotland can be nuke-free from day one of independence, say Alba

REMOVING nuclear weapons can be achieved by day one of an independent Scotland, the Alba Party have said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

Humza Yousaf hits out at 'disrespectful' UK Health Secretary over NHS strikes

HUMZA Yousaf has hit out at the “disrespectful” UK Health Secretary Victoria Atkins for comments she made about junior doctors.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

Ireland to take UK Government to court in human rights row

IRELAND has announced it will take the UK Government to court over controversial legislation to deal with the legacy of the Northern Ireland…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023

Kate Forbes highlights 'brutal' impact of Westminster cuts on Scottish Budget

FORMER finance secretary Kate Forbes has said the UK Government’s cuts to Scotland’s budget are “brutal” amid fears over whether a key…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023

Shona Robison confirms gender reform appeal to be scrapped despite 'outrageous' block

Deputy First Minister Shona Robison confirmed any further legal challenge to recent rulings on the controversial gender recognition reform will be…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 20, 2023

'Patronising' Labour MSP tells Finance Secretary to sit down and be quiet

A “PATRONISING” Labour MSP has been called out by the Finance Secretary after he signalled for her to sit down and be quiet while she was…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023

Robert Jenrick says Israel should ‘finish the job’ and slams ceasefire calls

A TORY MP and former UK Government minister has said calls for a “sustainable ceasefire” in Gaza are “unhelpful” and that Israel should be…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023

SNP MP to urge UK Government to pardon convicted miners

THE UK Government will be pressed to overturn the convictions of hundreds of miners during the 1980s strikes by an SNP MP.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2023

SNP announces new tax band in Scotland of 45% for those earning between £75,000 and £125,140 a year

Tax hike comes amid a warning that it could fuel a 'brain drain' from Scotland to London

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2023