Microsoft has ‘ripped off the NHS’, says MP amid call for contracts with British firms Samantha Niblett highlighted government’s multi-billion-pound deals with Microsoft and ‘getting locked in’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025
Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv: Why there will be 700 police officers and zero away fans at Europa League match Prime minister Keir Starmer criticised the decision over the Europa League match, with a heightened police presence expected at Villa Park The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025
Birmingham authorities facing mounting pressure over Israeli football fans ban The West Midlands’ police and crime commissioner has called for a review of the decision. Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025
Aston Villa-Maccabi ban latest: Government exploring ‘additional resources’ needed to allow Israeli fans at game No 10 has said discussions ‘happening at pace’ and promises update on decision today The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025
Digital ID not a ‘silver bullet’ to tackle illegal migration, minister says Digital government minister Ian Murray said the scheme was part of a broader plan to tackle people entering the UK illegally. Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025
Home Office offers extra resources in effort to undo Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban No 10 says talks happening ‘at pace’ over West Midlands police order banning fans from attending Aston Villa tie The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2025
Senior Government figures will meet in bid to overturn Israeli football fans ban Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy and Home Office officials will be among those attempting to reverse the decision to bar Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters. Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025
Labour begins charm offensive to win over MPs sceptical of digital ID plans Party tries to reassure its MPs about proposed scheme and gather ideas on how it could improve public services The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025
Artists outside London ‘underrepresented on Mercury prize shortlist’ Since 2010, only three winners have not been from London. Previous winners say broader representation is needed The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025
Scottish Secretary panned for backing post-Brexit law which 'undermines devolution' THE SCOTTISH Secretary has been panned for his continued backing of a post-Brexit law that his own predecessor admitted was undermining devolution… The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2025
Starmer’s right hand man has resigned – what does this mean for the future of the PM? ANALYSIS: Many people in Labour wanted Morgan McSweeney sacked as Downing Street chief of staff before he finally quit over the Mandelson scandal, but now the question is if Starmer can survive as PM without him, David Maddox writes The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2025
Merck’s move to axe £1bn UK expansion was ‘commercial decision’, says minister The Conservatives said Merck’s decision should send alarm bells ringing across Government. Evening Standard · Sep 11, 2025
Keir Starmer hands loyal Scottish Labour MPs top Government jobs – see full list A HOST of Scottish Labour loyalists – including a former Better Together chief and the wife of Keir Starmer’s top strategist – have been given… The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2025
Douglas Alexander ‘looking forward to being Scotland’s voice’ The new Scottish Secretary formally takes up the role on Monday. Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2025
The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2025 Sacked Scottish secretary Ian Murray returns to UK Government in ministerial role KEIR Starmer has reinstated sacked Scottish secretary Ian Murray to his government in a demoted role
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025 Starmer overhauls Home Office to take on Farage over migration The Home Office has seen sweeping changes of ministers as Labour’s poll ratings continue to be hit by anger over migration and policing
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025 ‘Same faces, different positions’: Will Starmer’s reshuffle change anything? NEWS ANALYSIS: With just one new face around the cabinet table and a massive job swap for most of the rest, political editor David Maddox questions whether Keir Starmer has done enough to reverse his government’s dire fortunes
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 Labour veteran Alexander says return to Scotland Office a ‘real honour’ Douglas Alexander replaces the sacked Ian Murray as Secretary of State for Scotland.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025 Douglas Alexander handed Scottish Secretary job after Ian Murray sacked KEIR Starmer has named Douglas Alexander as the new Scottish Secretary after firing Ian Murray ...
Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025 Ian Murray ‘hugely disappointed’ to be out of UK Government A reshuffle after Angela Rayner’s resignation saw him removed as Scottish Secretary – the post he has held since July last year.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025 Ian Murray releases statement after being sacked as Scottish Secretary IAN Murray has released a statement after he was sacked as Scottish secretary ...
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025 Starmer cabinet reshuffle: Who is in and who is out as PM overhauls his top team Prime minister has launched a major reshuffle after Angela Rayner’s resignation
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2025 Ian Murray sacked as Scottish Secretary in Keir Starmer reshuffle IAN Murray has left Government as Keir Starmer reshuffles his Cabinet following Angela Rayner's resignation, it is understood.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025 Dozens of jobs created for proposed £100m Highlands power line A £100 million project to build pylons for a proposed power line in the Highlands will see a Scottish firm take on new staff ...
Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025 Ian Murray to cut steel on barge that will help deliver three new Navy ships The Scottish Secretary is to visit the Navantia UK yard in Methil, Fife, on Tuesday, where the £8 million 1,400 tonne barge is being built.