The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Benefits should rise in line with inflation, Holyrood committee says

A HOLYROOD committee has called on the Scottish Government to increase benefits in line with inflation.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022

'Outrageous': SNP MP's seat to be wiped off political map as constituencies cut

CHANGES which will see Scotland have fewer representatives at Westminster and most constituency boundaries altered have been branded…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022

Scotland pledges extra £5m for countries hardest hit by climate change

The FM brought the total commitment from the Scottish Government to tackle loss and damage so far to £7m.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022

Tax and training reforms 'vital' to safeguard £352 billion UK retail industry

In Scotland, the sector contributes £24.7bn and supports 417,993 jobs

Insider UK · Nov 8, 2022

What's the difference in the UK and Scotland's approach to tackling climate change?

RISHI Sunak has reaffirmed the UK Government’s commitment to clean growth as a method of dealing with the climate crisis.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2022

Met Office yellow weather warning for floods in force until midnight in Scotland

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for rain from 3pm this afternoon until midnight, and relates to parts of the south of Scotland.

Daily Record · Nov 7, 2022

Scarlet Fever outbreak in Scotland prompts fears with cases on the rise

The illness is being spread in the Borders with cases being described as "unseasonably high".

Daily Record · Nov 7, 2022

Where to go skydiving in Scotland as Olivia Attwood calls it 'most amazing thing'

I'm a Celeb is back and we watched Chris Moyles and Olivia Attwood skydive out a helicopter as one of their first challenges - if you think you can stomach it, here's where you can go in Scotland.

Glasgow Live · Nov 7, 2022

Nicola Sturgeon fires back at Tory critics who attack her attendance at COP27

NICOLA Sturgeon has hit back at critics who claimed she “has no real reason to go” to the COP27 climate summit in Egypt.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2022

Body discovered in Edinburgh at disused quarry as police launch probe

Police Scotland say the body was discovered in Edinburgh just after midnight on Sunday, November 6 - and they have now launched a full investigation surrounding the discovery.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 7, 2022