The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Rent cap legislation ‘discriminates’ against private landlords, court told

Landlords are challenging a Scottish Government rent freeze at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

SNP MP Cherry dismisses Scottish Government independence plans as ‘lightweight’

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon published three papers in a series intended to lay out a prospectus for the country after a Yes vote.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Abortion clinic buffer zones working group had ‘run its course’ says Green MSP

A MINISTERIAL working group set up to consider issues around access to abortion had “run its course”, the MSP spearheading legislation to bring…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2023

UK Government to 'robustly defend' legal challenge of gender reform veto

THE UK Government has said it will contest the Scottish Government’s challenge of the use of Section 35 to block gender reform from becoming law…

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2023

SNP Cabinet Secretary signals Government will not back universal free school meals in secondary schools

Humza Yousaf sparked a row this week after he suggested he is against a further roll out of free school meals for every pupil

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Ghost tower block at Ayr's Riverside to be 'brought back to life' after Ukraine refugee plan

The remaining tower block could be saved and turned into new homes, the council has said.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

SNP MSPs rebel as Tory call for a 'reconsideration' of HPMA proposals fails

A MOTION from the Scottish Conservatives calling on the Scottish Government to "reconsider" its Highly Protected Marine Areas proposals…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

Anger as Scots abortion buffer zone working group ends

It's understood that members of the buffer zone working group were told of its closure on Tuesday.

Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Key part of 'just transition' plans faces six-month delay, minister confirms

THE Scottish Government has been urged to address the “unexplained delays” in a key policy forming part of the just transition away…

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

Tories abandon efforts to impose nuclear power in Scotland

THE UK Government has reportedly abandoned efforts to force Scotland to accept nuclear energy.

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023