The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scottish Government to announce energy bills support for terminally-ill Scots

THE Scottish Government is expected to announce energy bills financial support for those with terminal illnesses.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30

Gaza students 'racing against the clock' to take up Scottish university places

Young Palestinians offered places at Scottish universities are facing a 'race against the clock' to escape Gaza before the academic year…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30

Scotland’s population is set to fall. Ministers want a new visa to stop it

THE Scottish Government has renewed calls for a Scotland-specific migration system, warning that population decline, an ageing workforce and tighter…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29

Scottish Government publishes draft bill for second independence referendum

THE Scottish Government has published a draft bill aimed at holding a second independence referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

By 2008, Michael Forbes had refused £450,000 for his 23-acre home: Trump’s £1bn Scottish golf resort was moving ahead around him

A determined Scottish farmer stood his ground against Donald Trump's persistent bids for his land, which was encircled by a golf resort in development since 2008. Despite the Scottish ministers green-lighting the project, the farmer's property remained untouched by the construction that ultimately thrived around it. While Trump's golf course…

The Times of India · Aug 28

We've watched Scotland's natural world worsen in our lifetimes, voters tell poll

SCOTS think that their country’s natural environment is worsening and that the Scottish Government isn’t doing enough to protect it, new polling…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

Over 50 organisations urge John Swinney to deliver 'long-promised' Human Rights Bill

OVER 50 organisations from across Scottish civil society have urged John Swinney to deliver the “long-promised” Human Rights Bill ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 28

This is how we can regulate data centres in Scotland

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Information watchdog launches bid to take Scottish Government to Supreme Court

SCOTLAND'S Information Commissioner is appealing to the UK’s highest court for the first time in a bid to overturn a Freedom of Information…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Nine key takeaways from the leaked SNP conference agenda

ABOLISHING the Scotland Office, bringing in a land tax, cutting down the number of Scottish councils, and quitting the social media platform X are…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27