The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

CalMac ‘mayhem’ sees planned sailings run on just 31 days in 15 months, Lib Dems claim

The figures prompted fresh calls from the party for the Scottish Government to pay compensation to travellers affected by chaos on ferry routes.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2023

Concerns raised after seal shot in the face at Scottish fish farm

THE killing of a seal at an Orkney fish farm was not a “proportional and justifiable response” and may have breached the law, according to a…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2023

Crown Office in red alert funding crisis that could see victims failed and criminals walk free

Scotland’s prosecution service has issued a red alert warning saying it risks being unable meet its legal responsibilities to ­victims of crime.

Daily Record · Jun 18, 2023

Second union ballots Dumfries and Galloway school staff over potential strike action

The Unite union is consulting members on industrial action after rejecting the latest COSLA pay deal

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

NHS Dumfries and Galloway faces £35.9 million hole in its budget

The potential deficit comes after a £9.3 million injection was needed to ensure the health board balanced its books last year

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2023

Seafood sectors join forces to urge ministers to scrap marine plans

Ministers have pledged to give 10% of Scottish waters over to become Highly Protected Marine Areas

Insider UK · Jun 16, 2023

Scottish budget underspent by £244 million last year

Finance Minister claims that 'every penny' of the remaining funding has been allocated in 2023-24

Insider UK · Jun 16, 2023

Circularity Scotland sends staff home amid uncertain DRS future

Scheme administrator not able to confirm whether workers will be paid for this month or whether they will be able to return to the office

Insider UK · Jun 16, 2023

First Minister calls for responsible water use amid low reservoir levels

Most Scotland’s water reservoirs are at low levels following the current heatwave across the country...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2023

Gaelic classrooms to be built across Scotland after multi-million-pound pot unveiled

MILLIONS of pounds will be invested in developing projects to promote and strengthen the Gaelic language across Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2023