The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Just 2% of cash to remove Grenfell cladding in Scotland has been spent

The Scottish Government received £97m from the UK Government to remove cladding from high-rise buildings

Insider UK · Jul 11, 2023

Ukrainian refugees living on Edinburgh ship moved to alternative accommodation

After the contract with Forth Ports ran out, the Scottish Government had to find alternative accommodation for more than 1,000 Ukrainians seeking refuge from the Russian invasion.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

Edinburgh retailer slams Scottish Government after closing half of its stores across the country

The clothing store Wilkies has been a fixture on Scottish high streets for over 100 years, but was forced into administration last week as boss Karen Forret blamed the Scottish Government's lack of support for businesses.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

SNP MP slams Tories for 'undermining' Scottish drug decriminalisation plans

Glasgow South West MP Chris Stephens told Tory minister Michael Gove there was no "no reasonable, rational, evidenced" reason for the UK Government to reject the proposals.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

East Kilbride MSP welcomes £500 fine to deter fly-tippers

The new measures have been brought in under the Scottish Government's six-year National Litter and Fly-tipping Strategy

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Ayrshire councils welcome agreement that could free up funds for local priorities

East and South Ayrshire Councils have reacted to the new agreement between the Scottish Government and COSLA that commits to reducing ringfencing and giving greater budgetary control to councils

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Council hits back after claim it has taken in zero asylum seekers

Minister for Immigration Robert Jenrick MP made claim about both East and North Ayrshire Councils in response to SNP MP's question on Illegal Immigration Bill in the House of Commons.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Scottish Government creates £20 million fund to decarbonise public sector

Money will be available to public bodies with borrowing powers, but requires a commitment of 20% match funding

Insider UK · Jul 10, 2023

Outgoing climate tsar slams SNP and Tories' record on environmental targets

Lord Deben, who has just finished a 10-year term as chair of the Climate Change Committee, slammed both governments for failing to hit their green targets.

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Decriminalisation of drugs possession would 'save lives', insists Dundee SNP MP

THE decriminalisation of all personal possession of drugs in Scotland would “save lives”, a Dundee MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2023