The Latest Breaking News from Scotland

Every General Election should be a de facto referendum, says Pete Wishart

PETE Wishart has insisted the SNP must make every General Election going forward a de facto independence referendum until the UK Government engages…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2023

Rayner to detail Labour’s ‘new deal’ for workers in meeting with apprentices

The deputy leader of the party said workers in Scotland are being failed by both their current governments.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Townsend offers White injury update after Scotland World Cup squad selection

Ben White remains on course to return from injury a week on Saturday as a member of what Gregor Townsend has insisted will be a strong Scotland side…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Junior doctors in Scotland accept ‘record’ pay deal

Wages will now rise by 12.4% in 2023-24, with Scottish ministers further guaranteeing increases in line with inflation until at least 2026-27.

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

Tory MSP claims current closed season for deer culling 'serves Scotland well'

SCOTTISH Government plans to end closed seasons for male deer will allow for the year-round “indiscriminate killing” and their “uncontrolled…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Junior doctors in Scotland vote to accept Government pay offer

Medics to receive 12% pay boost backdated to April

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2023

Junior doctors accept record pay offer averting strike fears

JUNIOR doctors and dentists from a major union in Scotland have accepted a record 12.4 per cent pay increase averting fears of strike action.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Scotland's 'outstanding' events give us reason to be hopeful, says Nicola Sturgeon

SCOTLAND’s “outstanding” events give us a reason to be hopeful, former first minister Nicola Sturgeon has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Three key takeaways for Scotland from GERS 2023 – from top SNP Cabinet Secretary

SCOTLAND’S Wellbeing Economy Secretary has given his three key takeaways from the publication of the annual GERS figures ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Media giant accused of 'censorship' as Alba's Rishi Sunak vampire ad BANNED

ALBA have accused a UK advertising giant of censorship after it rejected a party advert depicting the Prime Minister as an oil-thirsty vampire.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023