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Scrapping windfall tax early could cost UK £8.6bn by 2030, say campaigners

The campaign group Global Witness has written to Chancellor John Healey.

Evening Standard · Sep 24

UK Government decision on genetically modified foods 'unlawful', High Court rules

THE Westminster Government decision which opened the door for genetically edited foods to be sold across the UK without being labelled as such was…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9

Westminster 'worsening disability stigma' amid DWP cuts, minister warns

THE Westminster Government is increasing stigma around mental health and disability as it defends imminent cuts to disability benefits, a Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 18, 2025

Welsh economy data ‘isn’t pretty reading’, Conservative ex-Wales secretary warns

Stephen Crabb urged the Westminster Government to do more to boost economic growth in Wales.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Humza Yousaf joins other UK leaders at British-Irish Council summit

Senior politicians have reflected on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement at the British-Irish Council summit in Jersey.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023

Leaders meet at 39th British-Irish Council summit in Jersey

The summit marked the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Andy Burnham: I understand SNP claim Westminster is 'destroying devolution'

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has said he understands the

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2023

'We'd start working more': Burnham backs calls for elected provosts in Scotland

ELECTED provosts in Scottish cities “just makes sense,” Labour Andy Burnham has said during a visit north of the border.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2023

Burnham in plea to ‘rewire’ Britain and boost devolution

The Greater Manchester mayor said he understands the SNP’s claims that the UK Government is ‘destroying devolution’.

The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

'What has been offered to teachers so far is clearly nothing short of insulting'

Writing exclusively for The Mirror, joint General Secretary of the National Education Union Kevin Courtney says it is 'about time that the Westminster Government gets serious and gets back round the table to resolve this dispute'

Daily Mirror · Apr 23, 2023