The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scottish wages 'falling faster and further' than UK average, research finds

WAGES in Scotland are falling “further and faster” than those in the rest of the UK, new research has shown as a top trade unionist warned the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2023

Top Scottish judges slam Tory attacks on 'lefty lawyers' in 'politicisation' warning

SCOTLAND’S top judges have delivered a damning verdict on Tory attacks on “lefty lawyers” – accusing senior Government figures of attempting…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon defends Scottish Government spending on airport services

The former first minister said spending on this by the Scottish Government was ‘probably less’ than a private jet flight by the Prime Minister.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Civil Service spending makes for ‘uncomfortable reading’ but review 'right'

CREDIT card spending by civil servants makes “uncomfortable reading” but a review of rules is the “right” thing to do, a senior Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2023

Scotland has had ‘slower growth’ in employment and wages since 2014, report says

Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie MSP said the SNP must get serious about ending ‘depressed economic performance’.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Home Office 'wilfully' misrepresenting Scotland's refugee response, minister says

A SCOTTISH Government minister says the Home Office is “wilfully” misrepresenting its work on refugees ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2023

Humza Yousaf orders review of Scottish Government credit card spending

THE First Minister has ordered a review of Scottish Government credit card spending after it emerged that civil servants spent over £14 million in…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2023

Alex Salmond urges Humza Yousaf to end power sharing deal with Scottish Greens

The former Scottish first minister said the agreement with the Greens was ‘causing difficulities’ for the Scottish Government led by Mr Yousaf.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Scottish Labour criticised for conflating SNP and civil servants in credit card row

SCOTTISH Labour have been criticised on social media for conflating civil servants with the SNP amid a row over Government credit card spending.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2023

SNP has resorted to ‘grievance politics’ at Westminster, says Streeting

The Labour MP also called the SNP’s House of Commons leader Stephen Flynn a ‘career politician’.

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023