The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Humza Yousaf defends National Care Service cost after call to fund junior doctors

HUMZA Yousaf has defended the £14 million spent on the National Care Service (NCS) amid looming junior doctor strikes and delays to the…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

More than 20,000 sign West Lothian petitions to save sports venues and theatre

Council and Leisure trust under fire over planned cuts to pools, gyms and theatre. No consensus among politicians of best way to solve funding crisis

Edinburgh Live · May 10, 2023

Aldi shoppers warned change means Scotch beef in short supply

ALDI customers are facing a “shortage” of quality Scotch beef products, a Scottish Government minister has warned.

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

'I don't agree': Humza Yousaf rejects calls to END free tuition fees in Scotland

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has rejected calls from a prominent university principal for “calm consideration” of charging graduates for their…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

'I'm not going anywhere': Independence Minister's defiant response to Alister Jack

It follows reports that the Scottish Secretary attempted to block civil servants from working under him.

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

LibDems call on UK Government to 'step in' over Scottish fishing ban plans

A SCOTTISH LibDems MP has called on the UK Government to “step in” over Edinburgh’s controversial plans to ban fishing in swathes of…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

North Ayrshire’s largest council house development has been officially opened

Seventy-nine new homes have been developed at St Michael’s Place, Kilwinning, as part of the council’s wide- ranging and ambitious house building programme.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

Yousaf: Just transition away from oil and gas is a moral imperative

The Scottish First Minister also said his Government will ‘rise to the challenge’ of decarbonisation.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Interest in sale of Prestwick Airport but no ‘going offers’ on table

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray tells Economy and Fair Work Committee that discussions are ongoing

Insider UK · May 10, 2023

Falkirk Council criticise Scottish Government for lack of communication on Deposit Return Scheme delay

The delay mean the council needed to extend its contract for black box collections so residents could keep recycling easily, and councillors criticised the lack of communication from the Scottish Government.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023