The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

SNP members back call to increase threshold for people to pay tax in Scotland

Delegates at the party’s conference in Aberdeen voted in favour of a motion stating the tax system ‘should be fair to all’.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

Ange Postecoglou and Celtic need to break cycle of European failure

Dominance in Scotland means nothing in the Champions League but manager and club have to aim high

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2022

Claim PIP for a mental health condition and you could get up to £156 each week from DWP

The DWP provides support for a wide variety of mental health conditions.

Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022

SNP commit to paid menstrual leave policy in independent Scotland

THE SNP have agreed they will introduce a policy to allow women paid menstrual leave in an independent Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2022

Our latest offer is a ‘bargain which no one who cares about our country will ever regret’

THE cost-of-living crisis is hitting everyone and at The National, we feel it should not create a barrier for anyone to be able to access to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2022

'Just transition will have failed if Scots are in fuel poverty', minister says

THE “just transition” away from oil and gas will have failed if Scots are still living in fuel poverty in the years ahead, the Government…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2022

SNP overwhelmingly back raising school starting age to six at party conference

SNP support raising the school starter age to six after delegates at the SNP's 88th Annual Conference in Aberdeen overwhelmingly back the motion…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2022

Plans to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people in Scotland take step forward

Scottish Lib Dems MSP Liam McArthur is looking to change the law to allow assisted dying across the country.

Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022

Conservative politician had never heard of 'relative poverty'

South Ayrshire Council's depute leader admitted he had never heard the term during a discussion on child poverty.

Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022

Scottish Government announces new £1 million funding for low-income families in four council areas

Dundee, Glasgow, Clackmannanshire and Inverclyde will initially benefit with other parts of Scotland from April 2023.

Daily Record · Oct 10, 2022