Scots prefer Holyrood to Westminster on key policies
Exclusive YouGov research reveals Scots trust Scottish Government significantly more than UK Government across crucial policy areas including NHS, education and economy.
Category : Devolved
Stormont restored: Historic power-sharing deal ends 2-year deadlock
Northern Ireland's devolved government has been restored after a dramatic two-year political deadlock, with Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill making history as First Minister in a landmark power-sharing agreement.
Labour unveils radical devolution plans for local power
Senior Labour figures Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson announce ambitious plans to devolve significant powers from Whitehall to local communities, marking a fundamental restructuring of British governance.
Swinney demands Gaza ceasefire and end to UK arms exports
Scotland's new First Minister John Swinney calls for urgent ceasefire in Gaza and condemns UK arms exports to Israel, marking significant foreign policy stance.
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Scotland and Cornwall form historic devolution alliance
In an unprecedented move, Scotland and Cornwall are joining forces to challenge Westminster's centralised control, creating a new political alliance that could reshape British devolution.
Labour's cultural power shift: Ending London's arts dominance
New Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announces radical devolution of arts funding and decision-making, promising to end London's cultural dominance and empower local communities across Britain.
Scottish Government in Supreme Court battle over schools
The Scottish Government's controversial education reforms face a constitutional challenge as the UK Supreme Court prepares to rule on whether Holyrood overstepped its devolved powers.
William and Kate invited to Northern Ireland visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to visit Northern Ireland after political leaders extended a formal invitation, marking a significant moment for UK relations.
Hindu Group's Mass 'Conversion' Event Sparks India Outrage
A mass religious ceremony in India organised by a hardline Hindu group, aiming to 'reconvert' thousands of Muslims and Christians back to Hinduism, has ignited a firestorm of controversy and allegations of coercion.
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Stormont Returns: £3.3bn Deal Ends NI's Two-Year Deadlock
Northern Ireland's power-sharing government has been restored at Stormont following a landmark £3.3 billion financial package from Westminster, ending a two-year political stalemate.
Westminster blocks Scottish bid to nationalise Falkirk steelworks
The UK Government has rejected the Scottish Government's request for powers to nationalise the threatened Tata Steel plant in Falkirk, sparking a fierce constitutional row over economic intervention and devolved authority.
Sturgeon: Scotland's £27.4bn Benefits Bill Unsustainable
Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivers stark warning about Scotland's devolved social security system, revealing benefits spending has surged by £7.4bn since 2015. Exclusive analysis shows the growing strain on public finances.
Scottish Government Faces Inquiry Over Libya Communications
An independent inquiry has been launched to investigate claims of undisclosed meetings between Scottish Government officials and Libyan representatives, raising serious questions about transparency and diplomatic protocols.
Tributes pour in for Labour MP and devolution architect Barry Winter
The political world mourns Barry Winter, the influential Labour MP for Hull East, whose strategic brilliance and unwavering integrity shaped modern British politics and the devolution settlement.
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UK and Ireland in Fresh Talks to Restore Stormont
Exclusive: The UK Secretary of State has launched a fresh diplomatic push with the Irish government in a bid to break the political deadlock and restore the devolved government in Northern Ireland.
Stormont Power-Sharing Restored After Two-Year Deadlock
Northern Ireland's devolved government has been restored after a two-year political stalemate, with Michelle O'Neill of Sinn Féin making history as First Minister in a landmark power-sharing agreement.
Scotland's benefits bill crisis may force tax hikes and cuts
Scottish ministers confront stark warnings as the nation's soaring benefits expenditure threatens to trigger significant tax increases and austerity measures, testing the limits of devolved powers.
John Swinney Elected as Scotland's New First Minister
SNP's John Swinney has been officially elected as Scotland's new First Minister by MSPs at Holyrood, vowing to focus on the economy, jobs, and rebuilding public services.
Jan Moore: Westminster's 'Accidental Architect' Dies at 73
Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.
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Scottish Tories Demand Westminster Power Grab Over Holyrood
Scottish Conservative leader Craig Hoy demands UK government wrest control of devolved policies from Holyrood, accusing SNP-Green coalition of 'policy vandalism' and threatening Union stability.
Westminster blocks Scottish Government's international offices plan
UK ministers have rejected a Scottish Government request to open new international offices in key European cities, citing concerns over policy confusion and constitutional overreach.
Scottish Nationalists Accused of 'Fiddling While Rome Burns'
A scathing critique accuses the SNP of indulging in constitutional fantasies and partisan posturing while Scotland grapples with severe real-world challenges in public services and the economy.
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