The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Charity 'deeply troubled' by delays to marine protection pledges

A MARINE protection charity is “deeply troubled” over delays to key environmental pledges by the Scottish Government, including a consultation…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 20, 2023

Keeping two-child cap on benefits is a ‘massive betrayal’, Yousaf tells Starmer

Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf hit out at Labour after Sir Keir Starmer said his party would not reverse the controversial two-child cap.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

Alex Salmond urges Humza Yousaf to mitigate two-child benefit cap

ALEX Salmond has said Humza Yousaf should step in to mitigate the impact of the two-child benefit cap in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

First Minister: Labour sticking to two-child cap is ‘unforgiveable’

Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government is ‘taking action’.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

‘Worrying’ to have civil servants working on break-up of UK, says mandarin

Unionists have objected to the creation of an independence minister in the Scottish Government, saying the constitution is a reserved matter.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

UK officials ARE probing SNP Government's independence spending, chief confirms

THE Tory government is investigating Scottish Government spending on a Minister for Independence, the UK’s top civil servant has confirmed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 18, 2023

National Galleries of Scotland extension to open in September

The £38.6 million extension was part-funded by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Activists accuse Scottish Government of 'greenwashing' hydrogen as fuel

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners say there have been dozens of cases of hydrogen companies lobbying Scottish politicians since 2018.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023

Healthcare workers in Scotland call for return of face mask guidance

Doctors in Scotland have accused ministers of “playing Russian roulette” with staff and patients’ health as they demand face mask guidance is…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023

Anas Sarwar labelled 'shameful' for stance on Scotland's drug laws

THE SNP have labelled Anas Sarwar shameful as he said he does not believe Holyrood requires more powers to adequately tackle the drugs death crisis.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 16, 2023