The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Michael Gove blames Greens for arguments between UK and Scottish Governments

MICHAEL Gove has blamed recent disagreements between the UK and Scottish Governments on the Scottish

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2023

Humza Yousaf signs deal with Scottish councils in bid to ‘reset’ relationship

HUMZA Yousaf has signed a deal with Scotland’s councils that aims to “reset the relationship” between the Scottish Government and local…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2023

Court rules method of setting up deposit return scheme was 'unlawful'

Lanarkshire shopkeeper Abdul Majid challenged the legality of the retailer handling fees which Circularity Scotland was trying to impose.

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Swift action needed to protect Dumfries and Galloway children and education staff

North West Dumfries representative Paula Stevenson shared her concerns about their physical and mental health at Tuesday’s full council meeting

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Glasgow to benefit from £80million cash injection over a 5 year period

Glasgow city region is set to become one of the first Investment Zones, alonongside the North East of Scotland, outside of England following an agreement between the UK Government and Scottish Government.

Glasgow Live · Jun 30, 2023

Scottish Government considering 'reception centre' for children of asylum seekers

EXCLUSIVE: Councils have expressed concern about the option on the grounds of cost and welfare of the children

Daily Record · Jun 30, 2023

Scottish economy 'more resilient than expected'

However, the longer term forecast is for fragility over the next couple of years

Insider UK · Jun 29, 2023

Brexit meant Scottish and UK Governments had 'poor' relations during pandemic, says John Swinney

The former SNP Deputy First Minister told the UK Covid Inquiry in London that relationships between Westminster and Holyrood had been harmed by the prospect of Britain leaving the EU with no deal.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Cost of new Midlothian high school with its own swimming pool doubles

Council officers suggested dropping a planned swimming pool and sports pavilion at the new school as costs rose to £122million but were over ruled by councillors who insisted they stayed in the proposals

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon blasted for 'skirting around' questions at covid inquiry by dad who lost son

The First Minister gave evidence at the UK covid inquiry in London and admitted the Scottish Government made mistakes in its response to the pandemic.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023