The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Humza Yousaf pledges to set out economic case for independence in coming months

HUMZA Yousaf has pledged ministers will set out the economic case for Scottish independence over the coming months with the message “It does not…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023

Scottish Government must be ‘in the game’ on rewilding, says expert

A PROMINENT environmental charity has called on the Scottish Government to clear its rewilding “blindspot” so that Scotland can lead the way in

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023

Ministers urged to act to protect land access by running event organisers

MINISTERS must force public bodies to ditch land access restrictions and fees as high as £700, which have set “a precedent” for other…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2023

Have your say on the SNP's proposed independence policy

The SNP has been accused of pursuing a “crackpot alternative” to a second independence referendum, with members set to vote on a potential new…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15, 2023

SNP ‘pursuing crackpot alternative’ to second independence referendum

A motion to be debated at SNP conference argues that winning a majority of Scottish seats at Westminster could allow for independence talks to start

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

SNP accused of pursuing ‘crackpot alternative’ to second independence referendum

A motion to be debated at SNP conference argues that winning a majority of Scottish seats at Westminster could allow for independence talks to start.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

UK Government offers 'suboptimal' response as blocked Scottish rights bill returns

THE Social Justice Secretary criticised a “suboptimal” response from UK Government law officers ahead of the reintroduction of the UNCRC Bill.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023

Union rejects new pay offer as strike by support staff in Scottish schools looms

Workers are due to walk out for three days later this month.

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

FMQs Sketch: Douglas Ross and the great facts war

Thursday’s FMQs reminded me of an episode of ‘Would I Lie To You?’ as Douglas Ross and Humza Yousaf each shouted very loudly in a bid to…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023

See the SNP's key independence motion ahead of party's conference

THE SNP have set out their key independence motion ahead of the forthcoming annual party conference.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2023