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The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scottish Tories to force vote on short-term lets scheme in Holyrood this week

THE Scottish Tories are set to force a vote in parliament in a bid to delay the short term lets licensing scheme later this week.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2023

MSP takes campaign for land ownership reform to Trump International

A LABOUR MSP has taken her campaign for land justice to Trump International Golf Links in Aberdeenshire.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 12, 2023

Public transport in Scotland needs 'urgent improvement' to meet climate targets

BUS, ferry and train services in Scotland need “urgent improvements” if the plan to reduce car use is to be implemented “fairly”, a report…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023

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What are safe consumption rooms and how do they work?

THE Scottish Government’s top lawyer has given the green light to safe drug consumption rooms in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023

College lecturers begin rolling strike action in pay dispute

EIS-Fela members at New College Lanarkshire walked out on Monday.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Yousaf calls for ‘urgency’ on pilot drugs consumption room in Glasgow

The First Minister spoke after the Lord Advocate made clear it was ‘not in the public interest’ to prosecute users of such a facility with possession.

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Drug consumption rooms given green light by top Government lawyer

SCOTLAND’S ambitions to create a safe consumption room for drug users have inched closer to reality after the Government’s top lawyer gave the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023

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Scotland's mobile cinema at risk of closing after 25 years

SCOTLAND’S mobile cinema is at risk of closing after serving rural communities for 25 years.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023

Grouse moor licencing would be 'disastrous' for rural communities, say businesses

NEARLY 400 rural businesses have asked the Scottish Government to re-think plans to licence grouse shooting, claiming the practice will be…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2023

Covid tests should be made free again amid new variant spread, infection expert says

COVID-19 lateral flow tests should be made free again amid the spread of a new variant of the virus, an infection expert has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023

'No decisions' made yet on tax rises at next Scottish Budget, says Shona Robison

FINANCE Secretary Shona Robison has said there have been “no decisions” made yet regarding raising taxes at the next Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2023

Climate campaigners to march through Edinburgh in 'biggest ever' day of action

CLIMATE campaigners will march through Edinburgh next week, joining a global day of action against fossil fuels.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2023

'Nonsense': Neil Gray hits back at claim SNP 'scared' of talking about independence

IT is “utter nonsense” to suggest that the Scottish Government is “scared” of talking about independence, senior minister Neil Gray has…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

BBC defends failure to include Scottish Government update on Raac in news show

THE BBC failed to include a key statement from a Scottish Government minister on Raac concrete during its flagship morning news programme.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Holyrood Weekly returns with special Programme for Government episode with Neil Gray

THE National's Holyrood Weekly podcast is back - with a special bumper episode featuring an exclusive interview with Cabinet Secretary Neil Gray.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Glasgow politicians issue joint call for Home Office to allow safe consumption rooms

HUMZA Yousaf and Nicola Sturgeon have joined Glasgow politicians urging the Home Secretary to fund a pilot safe consumption room in the city.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Second-home owners in Scotland set to see council tax doubled

Local authorities could be given the power to double council tax rates for second homes from April, under new proposals to be put before Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Scottish Government will not back down on short term lets licensing, says Neil Gray

WELLBEING Economy Secretary Neil Gray has insisted that the Scottish Government will not back down on pushing ahead with the short term lets…

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The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Frankie Boyle joins voices telling SNP to 'get off fence' over North Sea oil field

SCOTS comic Frankie Boyle is among the campaigners urging Humza Yousaf to “get off the fence” and oppose plans for the Rosebank oil field in…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 8, 2023

Humza Yousaf popularity UP since SNP leadership race, poll suggests

Humza Yousaf’s popularity UP since

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023

Rishi Sunak slammed for refusing funds to devolved governments for concrete repairs

It is unsustainable for the UK Government to refuse to provide new funds for devolved administrations to replace potentially dangerous concrete,…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023

Tourist turn-off or cash cow? Charging non-Glaswegians for city museums sparks debate

PROPOSALS to charge “non-Glaswegians” access to the city’s museums have divided opinion – with supporters saying they can ease the…

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Sunak urged to provide funds to devolved governments for concrete repair work

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary said it would be a ‘dereliction of duty’ if the Prime Minister and Chancellor do not pass on more cash.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Scottish schools will close during three-day staff strike, unions warn

Workers including cleaners, caterers and janitors will walk out from September 26 to 28.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023

UK officials BLANK Scottish requests for 'new' Raac risk evidence

UK officials have repeatedly failed to explain to the Scottish Government why entire schools in England have closed, The National can reveal.

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The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scottish Tories to force vote on short-term lets scheme in Holyrood this week

MSP takes campaign for land ownership reform to Trump International

Public transport in Scotland needs 'urgent improvement' to meet climate targets

What are safe consumption rooms and how do they work?

College lecturers begin rolling strike action in pay dispute

Yousaf calls for ‘urgency’ on pilot drugs consumption room in Glasgow

Drug consumption rooms given green light by top Government lawyer

Scotland's mobile cinema at risk of closing after 25 years

Grouse moor licencing would be 'disastrous' for rural communities, say businesses

Covid tests should be made free again amid new variant spread, infection expert says

'No decisions' made yet on tax rises at next Scottish Budget, says Shona Robison

Climate campaigners to march through Edinburgh in 'biggest ever' day of action

'Nonsense': Neil Gray hits back at claim SNP 'scared' of talking about independence

BBC defends failure to include Scottish Government update on Raac in news show

Holyrood Weekly returns with special Programme for Government episode with Neil Gray

Glasgow politicians issue joint call for Home Office to allow safe consumption rooms

Second-home owners in Scotland set to see council tax doubled

Scottish Government will not back down on short term lets licensing, says Neil Gray

Frankie Boyle joins voices telling SNP to 'get off fence' over North Sea oil field

Humza Yousaf popularity UP since SNP​ leadership race, poll suggests

Rishi Sunak slammed for refusing funds to devolved governments for concrete repairs

Tourist turn-off or cash cow? Charging non-Glaswegians for city museums sparks debate

Sunak urged to provide funds to devolved governments for concrete repair work

Scottish schools will close during three-day staff strike, unions warn

UK officials BLANK Scottish requests for 'new' Raac risk evidence

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Humza Yousaf popularity UP since SNP leadership race, poll suggests