The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Number of Glasgow children in poverty 'shows need for universal holiday food programme'

Concerns over figures showing the rate of child poverty in Glasgow come as the council expressed its disappointment at a lack of information over holiday food funding from the Scottish Government.

Glasgow Live · Jun 20, 2023

Circularity Scotland appoints administrators as 'consequence' of UK intervention

CIRCULARITY Scotland has appointed administrators as an “unforgivable consequence” of the UK Government’s intervention over the deposit return…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 20, 2023

Perth and Kinross schools could be hit by strikes for second year in a row

Unions have issued non-teaching staff in schools and nurseries with strike ballots

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023

Sir Alex Ferguson among football legends demanding brain injuries from heading the ball classed as 'industrial'

The ex-Aberdeen and Manchester United boss is calling for retired players with dementia to get help via the devolved social security system.

Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023

Tories successfully lodge motion of no confidence against minister Lorna Slater

A TORY MSP has submitted a motion of no confidence against the Scottish Government minister Lorna Slater.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023

Media focus on police probe as Humza Yousaf sets out independence vision

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf’s first opportunity to set out his vision for an independent Scotland was dampened by questions over Nicola…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023

I'm an expert in constitutions – Humza Yousaf's plan is welcome

Everyone ought to applaud today’s announcement by the Scottish Government. And for those, like me, who have been advocating a Scots Constitution…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023

Island businesses demand help from ministers for ‘failing ferry service’

ISLANDERS have written to new transport minister Fiona Hyslop demanding cash help from the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023

Bid for nuclear weapon ban in independent Scotland constitution welcomed by activists

A bid to ban nuclear weapons being based in Scotland through a written constitution has been welcomed by activists and politicians.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023

Scotland could ditch royals for elected head of state within five years of Yes vote

The whitepaper also states that Scotland would retain King Charles as head of state “so long as the people of Scotland desired it”

The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023