The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Man facing extradition to US bailed following Essex arrest

The Scottish Government last month signed an order giving permission for the extradition of Nicholas Rossi.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

Row erupts over definition of ‘snare’ as minister warned against being ‘hoodwinked’

A ROW has erupted over what definition of “snare” will be used by the Scottish Government as it proposes a ban on the devices, with a charity…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Shona Robison isolating with Covid-19 ahead of SNP party conference

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison is isolating with Covid-19 ahead of the SNP conference this weekend.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2023

Scottish ministers first hear of trade talks between UK and US through media 

SCOTTISH Government ministers wrote to the UK Government after finding out about possible trade negotiations with the US through media reports.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 11, 2023

Scottish ministers request clarity from UK Government over US trade talks

Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon and trade minister Richard Lochhead said they had only heard about the talks through the media.

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

‘Missed an open goal’: Scottish Government refuses to establish environmental court

THE Scottish Government has been accused of an “unlawful failure” to consider the establishment of an environmental court.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2023

Five key debates on the agenda at the SNP conference

THE SNP’s annual national conference will get underway on Sunday, with debates taking place over three days in Aberdeen.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2023

'Crass': Humza Yousaf hits back as Tories use Israel war to attack deal with Greens

THE First Minister has said a Tory MSP’s attempt to link the war in Israel and Palestine with the SNP-Greens power sharing deal was “crass” as…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

Tories demand SNP end Bute House deal with Greens over Palestine support

THE Scottish Conservatives have called on the SNP to end their coalition deal with the Greens over the party’s support for Palestine.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023

Alister Jack attacked for 'misunderstanding' invite after second Holyrood DRS snub

ALISTER Jack has snubbed a second request from a Holyrood committee to give evidence over the UK Government’s decision to block a deposit return…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2023