The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Short-term let campaigners stage Holyrood protest over licensing scheme

The Scottish Government has been accused of “demonising” the operators of short-term letted accommodation, with campaigners against new…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

Anas Sarwar accuses Humza Yousaf of falling into 'Green extremism', echoing Tory jibe

ANAS Sarwar has accused the First Minister of falling into “Green extremism” and emulating Nicola Sturgeon before the Programme for Government…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023

Sarwar compares Yousaf to Sturgeon and ‘Greens extremism’ ahead of agenda

The Scottish Labour leader said the First Minister lacked his own vision for the Scottish Government’s programme for government.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Plans to connect Shetland islands through tunnels at 'advanced' stage

PLANS for four tunnels to connect a number of the Shetland islands through tunnels or a ferry service are now at an “advanced stage”, the…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2023

Coastal communities urged to consider bid to become next national park

A CONSERVATION charity is appealing to Scotland’s seaside communities to help fulfil “the dream”

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2023

Check Scottish social housing for collapse-risk concrete, ministers urged

HOUSING campaigners are calling on the Scottish Government to review all social housing stock in the country amid fears homes were built using a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2023

Tourism champion claims short-term let restrictions are 'sexist'

A TOURISM champion has claimed the Scottish Government’s restrictions on short term lets are discriminatory against women.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2023

Lord Foulkes to challenge Scottish Government spending abroad

LABOUR peer George Foulkes is plotting to challenge Scottish Government spending on international offices as he ramps up his efforts to frustrate…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2023

Humza Yousaf to unveil measures to 'unleash Scottish economy', says minister

SCOTLAND’S economic potential will be “unleashed” when Humza Yousaf unveils his political vision this week, a senior minister has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2023

No plans to close Scottish schools 'at this stage' due to crumbly concrete

Scottish ministers have no plans to close Scottish schools affected by collapse-risk concrete “at this stage”, Humza Yousaf has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2023