The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

UK Government to cut benefits for unemployed who are fit for work

THE UK Government has announced a crackdown on benefit claimants who are deemed fit to work and do not seek employment.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

'Complete failure' at auction sees Tories hike prices for offshore energy

THE UK Government has laid out revised contract terms for offshore wind after a “complete failure” at the last auction saw no bids made ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023

Starmer condemns ‘unforgivable’ trade policy on visit to whisky distillery

The Labour leader said his party would ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt’.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

What is the Supreme Court Rwanda case about and what could the outcome be?

THE Supreme Court is set to deliver a judgment on whether or not the UK Government’s Rwanda asylum policy is unlawful.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023

Anger over 'absurdity' of David Cameron's Lords role as Gaza crisis worsens

THE UK Government has been criticised for the “absurdity” of not being able to scrutinise the Foreign Secretary in the Commons chamber ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023

Another Tory MP quits UK Government after Rishi Sunak reshuffle

It has been an honour and a pleasure to serve the government as a whip, but I believe it is now time that I return to the backbenches. This was a…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023

Tory minister resigns from UK Government one day after Rishi Sunak's reshuffle

A TORY minister has resigned from the UK Government just one day after Rishi Sunak’s reshuffle ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023

Proposed law change risks 'criminalising fans singing Flower of Scotland'

PLANS to ban the glorfication of terrorism by Number 10 would risk criminalisng sports fans singing Flower of Scotland, a former independent…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2023

Cabinet reshuffle: Who has moved where in Rishi Sunak's Government?

RISHI Sunak reshuffled his Cabinet today with several ministers switching positions or leaving the frontbenches entirely.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2023

Campaigners demand action on money laundering as Overseas Territories meet

Britain’s Overseas Territories agreed to publish registers of company ownership by the end of 2023, but campaigners fear they will miss the deadline.

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2023