The Latest Breaking News on UK Government

Nicola Sturgeon lashes out at 'absurd' Liz Truss for snubbing her for month

The Scottish First Minister said she's still not had an official conversation with the Prime Minister a month after Ms…

Daily Mirror

Sturgeon: It is absurd I’ve had no contact from Truss since she entered No 10

A spokeswoman for the UK Government said the Prime Minister’s priority is ‘to deliver economic growth across the union’.

The Independent UK

The Welsh, Scottish and Northern Irish governments issue three demands to UK Government

The devolved nations have written an urgent letter to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

Wales Online

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UK 'sticking two fingers up to scientists' with new North Sea licensing round, say climate activists

Meanwhile, UK Tory climate minister Graham Stuart claimed that the licensing round will be “good for the environment”.

The National (Scotland)

TV star Chris Packham joins protest against ‘attack on environmental laws’

TV naturalist Chris Packham has joined wildlife groups on a protest in the local constituency of Environment Secretary Ranil Jayawardena…

Irish Independent

Taoiseach: Protocol deal will be difficult but there is good faith on all sides

Micheal Martin was speaking as negotiations got under way between officials on Thursday afternoon.

The Independent UK

New petition calls for £332 weekly payment for parents caring full-time for disabled child

People providing at least 35 hours of unpaid care each week currently receive £69.70 from the DWP.

Daily Record

Scots provost's fury as she blasts 'disgusting' heating dilemma facing residents

The prospect of people leaving their own home in search of warmth in 2022 has been dubbed "terrible" by Lorraine…

Daily Record

People warned tampering with energy meter could create danger for themselves or household

Fiddling with a gas or electricity meter could lead to house fires, gas leaks or electrocution.

Daily Record

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All of the DWP cost of living payment dates between now and the end of the year

Between now and the end of 2022, there is a range of financial support available to help households through the…

Glasgow Live

Lanarkshire MP backs campaign calling on government action to help keep people Warm This Winter

Dr Lisa Cameron MP is calling on the UK Government to provide more emergency support for those struggling with energy…

Daily Record

Falkirk councillors plead for help with rising energy and fuel costs

Financial uncertainty has been made worse as a result of worries over the longer term impact of 'mini-budget', councillors were…

Daily Record

Every DWP cost of living payment date between now and Christmas

There is a range of financial help available between now and the end of the year amid the worsening cost…

Edinburgh Live

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Indian government set to slap millions on UK exports, including whisky and gin

INDEPENDENCE and rejoining the EU is the only way to protect Scotland’s exports, the SNP has warned, as India looks…

The National (Scotland)

UK economic policies likely to cause many more deaths than Covid – academic

The report urges the UK Government to reverse the policies and instead implement measures 'to protect the most vulnerable in…

Wales Online

Tory austerity policies 'likely caused more deaths than Covid', academic says

THE UK Government’s economic policies are “likely” to have caused a “great many more deaths” than the Covid-19 pandemic, an…

The National (Scotland)

UK Government seeking gas-supply deal with Norway to avoid winter blackouts, source says

THE UK Government is eyeing up a deal with Norway to secure a 20-year contract to receive natural gas in an effort to prevent…

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court should find UK ‘undermining democracy’ in indyref2 case, experts say

THE Supreme Court may decide that Scotland does not have the power to hold indyref2 – but it should also…

The National (Scotland)

Tories set to 'trash' international law with Suella Braverman's asylum ban

THE UK Government looks set to “trash” international treaties after the Home Secretary announced plans to ban anybody who enters…

The National (Scotland)

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Edinburgh e-scooters in 'Wild West situation' on city streets

The council is being urged to engage with the Government about plans to legalise the use of e-scooters on public…

Edinburgh Live

Kwasi Kwarteng blames 'pressure' of Queen's death for mini-budget chaos

CHANCELLOR Kwasi Kwarteng has blamed the “pressure” of the Queen’s death for mistakes made in the UK Government’s mini-budget ...

The National (Scotland)

Calls for Liz Truss to U-turn on 'obscene' plans to slash benefits

THE SNP have said Liz Truss must perform yet another U-turn over “obscene” Tory plans to slash benefits.

The National (Scotland)

Chancellor under pressure to back benefits increase

Kwasi Kwarteng has refused to confirm whether benefits will be uprated in line with inflation.

The Independent UK

Constitutional crisis as UK Government blocks Bermuda's cannabis bill

BERMUDA is facing a constitutional crisis after the UK Government refused to give royal assent to a bill looking to…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon says UK Government must overhaul entire mini-budget after tax cut U-turn

NICOLA Sturgeon has insisted the UK Government must completely overhaul its package of plans to spark growth in the economy.

The National (Scotland)