The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

New York drug consumption rooms to influence Glasgow pilot, First Minister says

GLASGOW’S pioneering drug consumption room will be shaped by research carried out in New York City, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 27, 2023

Hundreds of striking school support staff attend rally calling for fair pay

Unison members are taking three days of strike action.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

HIV diagnoses in straight Scots overtakes those in gay and bisexual men

NEW HIV diagnoses in Scotland are now higher in heterosexual people than gay and bisexual men, according to the latest figures.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023

Significantly improved offer needed to end strike, union says

Children’s education has been disrupted by strike action.

The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2023

Covid restrictions had 'long-term' impact on women who gave birth during pandemic

COVID-19 restrictions in Scotland had “long term consequences” for women who were pregnant or gave birth during the pandemic, a report has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 26, 2023

Humza Yousaf has ‘no intention to change’ key net zero targets

The First Minister said he would have to consider the impact of the UK delaying the switch away from petrol and diesel cars and gas boilers.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Calls for a Museum of Empire and Slavery to recognise Glasgow’s imperialist past

Calls have been made for a Museum of Empire and Slavery to recognise Glasgow’s major role in British imperialism.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023

Gordon Brown in challenge to Keir Starmer over backing Tory benefit policies

GORDON Brown has said the UK’s benefit system is failing to support those living in poverty – in an indirect challenge to Keir Starmer who has…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023

What a Scottish pound will mean for your pensions and savings

In this article, members of the Scottish Currency Group (SCG) continue their series explaining how a separate Scottish currency can be introduced…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023

'Strengthen land reform' call after US developer buys up more Scottish land

A LABOUR MSP has demonstrated outside a resort snapped up by the Taymouth Castle developers in a bid to “highlight the weakness of the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2023