Ian Murray sacked by Greenock Morton as interim management team confirmed Ian Murray sacked by Greenock Morton as interim management team confirmed The National (Scotland) · Oct 1
Better Together chief promoted and Ian Murray demoted in UK Government shake-up FORMER Better Together chief Blair McDougall has been given a promotion and a new ministerial role in the UK Government, while former Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23
Christian Brothers sold real estate worth millions for $1. Now it claims in court it lacks money to pay abuse survivors Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation reveals transfer of assets for nominal sums despite Catholic order telling court it is broke and seeking a halt to victims’ civil claims The Guardian - AU · Jun 26
UK plans to give established media more visibility on YouTube and TikTok Move for greater prominence on social media comes as ministers warn online misinformation risk becoming ‘existential for our democracy’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 22
£20m artificial intelligence tech ‘will speed up cancer diagnosis for millions’ of UK patients More than four million patients have already received a faster lung cancer diagnosis or all-clear thanks to AI, the government have said The Independent UK · Jun 10
Minister backs David Attenborough monument but suggests private sector funding Culture minister Ian Murray said the Government ‘does not routinely fund such monuments’. Evening Standard · Jun 9
MPs who backed assisted dying bill don’t expect it to return via act that bypasses Lords Prominent backers including Louise Haigh say they would not support using Parliament Acts to pass bill The Guardian - UK · Jun 3
Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told. The National (Scotland) · Jun 2
Celtic penalty decision ‘gut-wrenching’, says Hearts supporting MP Ian Murray The Glasgow team’s late winner means Hearts must avoid defeat at Parkhead on Saturday if they are to be crowned champions of Scotland. Evening Standard · May 14
Health data from UK Biobank spotted for sale in China – Government confirms medical info from 500,000 participants involved Legitimate researchers seem to have abused their access to try and sell the files. TechRadar · Apr 24
UK Biobank Data Leak: Health Records Found on Chinese Website Raises Security Concerns The UK Biobank faces a data privacy scare as 500,000 health records were found on Alibaba. The government is investigating, and stronger data protection measures are expected. International Business Times UK · Apr 24
Medical data from 500,000 UK volunteers advertised for sale on a Chinese website The health data of 500,000 UK Biobank volunteers was advertised for sale on the Chinese website Alibaba. Euronews · Apr 23
Private health records of half a million Britons offered for sale on Chinese website Technology minister tells Commons ‘de-identified’ information from UK Biobank advertised for sale on Alibaba The Guardian - UK · Apr 23
Half a million Biobank members had data listed for sale, minister says Technology minister Ian Murray said details of all half a million members of the project were found listed for sale on the website Alibaba in China. Evening Standard · Apr 23
The Independent UK · Apr 23 Ministers told British public must be better protected after UK Biobank breach Dame Chi Onwurah, the Labour chair of the science, innovation and technology committee, said the breach was ‘another blow to public confidence’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 23 Starmer urged to bring in ticket-touting ban as resellers target Big Weekend Industry groups dismayed at hints policy will not be in king’s speech, as touts make huge sums from BBC Radio 1 event
GamesRadar · Apr 17 GTA 6 is largely British-made, but UK politicians likely won't brag about it like France did for Clair Obscur Expedition 33, minister says: "If we were the US, we'd be puffing out our chests" But its "something we're trying very hard to do," apparently
MusicRadar · Mar 17 “I urge them to reconsider and step up to help the next generation of talent”: Minister’s message to Live Nation’s dawdling over £1 arena and stadium levy Otherwise, the government will legislate, says Ian Murray
Evening Standard · Feb 9 Anas Sarwar tells of pain as he calls for ‘friend’ Keir Starmer to quit as PM The Scottish Labour leader has become the most senior Labour figure to publicly call on Sir Keir to step aside.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2025 AI being used to help cut A&E waiting times in England this winter Forecasting tool predicts when demand will be highest, allowing NHS trusts to better plan staffing and bed space
TechRadar · Dec 16, 2025 UK MPs target VPNs in latest Online Safety Act debate The debate around age verification and VPNs heats up as MPs confirm their commitment to review the role these providers should have in preventing their service from being misused to evade the law.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025 Former Scottish secretary hits out at ‘humiliating’ sacking by Keir Starmer in reshuffle Ian Murray says he has still not been given an explanation for his demotion to technology minister
Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2025 Murray says he is yet to receive explanation for sacking as Scottish secretary The Edinburgh South MP was axed from Sir Keir Starmer’s Cabinet in September.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Minister demands explanation from Starmer after being sacked from cabinet Culture minister Ian Murray is still furious about receiving no explanation over why he was sacked as Scottish secretary
International Business Times UK · Dec 12, 2025 Minister Promises AI Will Save You Money—After £12.7B NHS IT Disaster and Track & Trace Fiasco UK commits to AI adoption for SMEs at G7, but 51% of business leaders lack expertise and a £10B NHS IT programme failed. Government track record raises doubts.