The Latest Breaking News from UK Government

'Catastrophic': Stephen Flynn's full letter to Rishi Sunak on net zero 'sabotage'

SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn has written to the Prime Minister urging him to rethink a reported U-turn on the UK Government's net-zero…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023

Here's how to watch Rishi Sunak's climate speech and what he will say

Rishi Sunak is giving a speech to the British public today as the Prime Minister sets out changes to the UK Government's climate change commitments.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023

Business giants hit out at Rishi Sunak over planned climate pledge U-turn

BUSINESS giants have hit out at the UK Government in a rare political intervention after reports that Rishi Sunak was plotting to U-turn on key…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 20, 2023

Alister Jack use of Section 35 not 'reasonable or rational' and unlawful, court told

THE Scottish Secretary’s decision to use a Section 35 order cannot be seen as “reasonable or rational” and is therefore unlawful, the Lord…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

Gender reforms block ‘inconsistent with constitutional principles of UK’

The Scottish Government has taken the UK Government to court over the latter’s use of a Section 35 order to prevent gender legislation.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Scottish Government to be involved in key talks on banning XL bully dogs

THE Scottish Government is set to be involved in key talks around banning American XL bully dogs with other nations of the UK.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

Heaton-Harris calls on Irish government to support new legacy body

The Government’s controversial legacy Bill received royal assent on Monday.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

What to expect from the three-day Section 35 court hearing – and how to watch

NINE months after Alister Jack blocked the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill from becoming law the Scottish and UK governments are set to…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

Westminster ‘still adjusting to realities of devolution’ after 25 YEARS, report finds

WESTMINSTER is still adjusting to devolution in Scotland 25 years on from the re-convening of the Scottish Parliament, according to a review of the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2023

Legal challenge to begin over UK Government’s gender reform block

The Scottish Government will set out its legal argument in the Court of Session, followed by the UK Government’s response.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023