The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

South Ayrshire schools checked for potentially dangerous diseased trees

South Ayrshire Council's cabinet has agreed to lobby UK and Scottish Governments to fund scheme to protect public.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Ferguson Marine bosses given ‘unacceptable’ bonuses despite ferry cost uncertainty

Vessels originally due to cost £97m now estimated to cost at least £293m

Insider UK · Mar 14, 2023

Ferguson managers given ‘unacceptable’ bonuses despite ferry cost uncertainty

The ferries were due to cost £97 million but could now set the taxpayer back more than £300 million.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Ukrainians 'living in windowless cabins for months' under Scottish Government refugee scheme

The British Red Cross has used a damning report to slam much of the temporary accommodation as "inappropriate".

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Mortons Rolls staff 'issued with redundancy notices' as bakery future unclear

The company told staff on March 3 that their jobs were at risk and on Friday a liquidator was appointed to the company.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Ukrainian refugees 'living in limbo’ on ‘inappropriate’ cruise ships

CRUISE ships and hotels are not appropriate accommodation for Ukrainian refugees staying in Scotland, a report has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023

Local union leaders react to new pay deal for Perth and Kinross teachers

One Perth High School teacher says the wage increase still represents a pay cut for faculty members against inflation

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

JK Rowling branded 'national treasure' by SNP leadership candidates despite criticism of Nicola Sturgeon

The best-selling author has been a persistent critic of the Scottish Government's gender recognition reforms.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023

Mortons Rolls issues redundancy letters to staff

MORTONS Rolls has issued redundancy notices to staff, reports STV News.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 14, 2023

Family members providing childcare urged to check eligibility for £25 weekly payment after recent rule change

Kinship carers may qualify for the Scottish Child Payment after recent rule changes.

Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023