The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Police investigate cyber attack at Scottish University

Police are investigating after the University of the West of Scotland was hit by a cyber attack which has affected many of its systems.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

'Stars align' for young carers as further education support bid launched

Councillor Julie Dettbarn said the 'stars aligned' at carers event as she brought the motion to extend bursaries for care experienced young people to young carers.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish Greens back proposal to decriminalise personal drug use

THE Scottish Greens have welcomed the Scottish Government’s proposed drug law reform’s.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

'No.': Rishi Sunak rejects Scotland's decriminalisation idea

RISHI Sunak has hit back at the Scottish Government after its Drugs Minister proposed decriminalising drugs for personal use.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Perthshire councillor laments 'zero interest' from Scottish Government over village GP closure process

Bailie Alasdair Bailey wrote to health secretary Michael Matheson with concerns over a lack of official community consultation

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Chaos and confusion over potential UK probe into Scottish independence spending

CHAOS and confusion is surrounding claims that the UK Government is probing its Scottish counterpart’s expenditure on​ independence ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish Government backs decriminalisation of personal drug use

PERSONAL use of drugs should be decriminalised by the UK Government, a Scottish minister has insisted.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish Government independence spending being probed, email shows after denial

Advocate General Lord Stewart told Lord Foulkes he has tasked his officials ‘with examining the matter’.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

Perth and Kinross sees a rise in the number of families becoming homeless

The cost of living crisis has partly led to the increase as has numbers being suppressed during the pandemic

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2023

Humza Yousaf hailed by deputy for ‘rapid delivery’ in first 100 days as FM

Humza Yousaf’s Scottish Government has ensured “rapid delivery” on policy in the areas “that matter to people”, his Deputy First Minister…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023