The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

UK officials will not probe Scottish Government's independence spending

THE Scottish Government is set to be investigated by UK officials over concerns it has been spending public money on matters not within its remit ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023

New anti-vaping drive launched in Stirling schools to urge youngsters to kick habit

The new approach had led one pupil in Stirling to stop for almost two months.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023

Budget reconciliation will see Scottish Government funding fall by £390 million

Public finance minister says he continues to press the UK Government for greater borrowing powers

Insider UK · Jul 6, 2023

Council issues apology to Bishopton community after concerns about Dargavel Primary calculations 'brushed aside'

The Provost apologised after a review said serious reservations about projections for the school were “brushed aside”.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

132 deaths in Glasgow homeless accommodation as Shelter declares 'housing emergency'

The 132 deaths since 2020 were confirmed by Glasgow City Council and occurred in hotels, flats and other dwellings across the city, with a charity announcing an "emergency".

Glasgow Live · Jul 5, 2023

Minister ‘hopeful’ strike by junior doctors in Scotland can be avoided

Social care minister Maree Todd said talks between the Scottish Government and BMA Scotland ran late into the night on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway cancer patient waited nearly a year to begin treatment

New figures also show nearly one in five of cancer patients in Dumfries and Galloway weren’t able to start treatment within two months

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway councillors support ban on disposable vapes

The full health consequences of the smoking devices is still unknown, stated Mid and Upper Nithsdale Councillor Tony Berretti

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Labour free school meals U-turn will cost families in England £400m, say SNP

KEIR Starmer’s U-turn ruling out free school meals could cost families an estimated £400 million, the SNP have said, as they urged Keir…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2023

Shocking new figures show 132 deaths in Glasgow homeless hostels since 2020

EXCLUSIVE: The shock figures were also described as a "disgrace" by Labour

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023