The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

No Deal Brexit warnings interfered with Scotland's pandemic planning, inquiry told

A BOARD set up to work on Scotland’s preparations to deal with a pandemic had to suspend meetings for over six months prior to the Covid outbreak…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023

West Lothian GP services face growing pressure as building boom continues

Hopes for better primary care in East Calder follow a study, but demand outstrips supply across the county. While support services are improving more needs to be spent on basic infrastructure

Edinburgh Live · Jun 28, 2023

Former Scottish health secretary Jeane Freeman says country 'could have been better prepared' for Covid

In a stop-start hearing at the UK Covid-19 Inquiry, Jeane Freeman admitted there were areas in which the country could have been more ready for the pandemic.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

'Petty': Tories order ambassador to monitor Humza Yousaf's EU meeting

THE UK Government’s “petty and patronising attitude” will see Humza Yousaf’s meeting with a top European Commission leader monitored by a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023

Fly-tipping fine to be increased to £500 as part of 'bold action' by ministers

THE Scottish Government is promising “bold action” on fly-tipping, with plans for fines to be more than doubled to £500.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023

School bus services in West Dunbartonshire spared the axe after public outcry

Labour chiefs say that they have 'dug deep' to secure a financial package that ensures school bus services can continue to run across the region.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

North Sea's Net Zero energy role highlighted as assurances sought on carbon capture and storage

Pace on the implementatin of business models

Birmingham Post · Jun 28, 2023

Perthshire Conservatives want Scottish Government to reverse "crazy" Scottish Fire and Rescue Service budget cuts

Perth and Kinross Council's Conservative group will this week table a motion for the council leader and chief executive to meet with the justice secretary and senior figures in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

Ferry fare freeze extended until March next year

Transport Scotland has said prices will be held at current levels for longer to help Scotland’s rural and island communities.

The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023

Glasgow academic backs calls to ban single use vapes amid concerns for environment

David Webster, a Glasgow University researcher, is worried that single use vapes could have a significant impact on both the environment and young people in the city.

Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2023