The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

SNP leadership hopefuls challenged to spell out answers to ten 'key questions'

A TAX on big whisky, a pause to plans for a National Care Service, and council tax reform form the basis of some of the “ten key questions”…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023

Oil workers, climate groups and trade unions set out demands for just transition plan

MORE than 1000 offshore oil and gas workers in Scotland are calling for a just transition away from fossil fuels to protect jobs, communities…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2023

Oil workers unite to demand just transition to green jobs away from fossil fuels

A coalition of 1000 North Sea workers have called for better working conditions, a jobs guarantee and retraining support as the country shifts to net zero.

Daily Record · Mar 6, 2023

Scottish Government provides £1.5m for threatened music projects

THE Scottish Government has provided £1.5 million in funding for a music project at risk of closure because of squeezed council budgets.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2023

Teaching union criticises 'paltry' pay offer as EIS urges members to back deal

A SECOND teaching union will ballot its members on a new offer to end a long-running dispute, but a senior figure has described the pay rise as…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2023

Second Scottish teaching union to ballot members on ‘paltry’ offer

The Scottish Government and councils made the new offer on Friday.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2023

Humza Yousaf calls for 'equity stake' in next ScotWind round at second hustings

HUMZA Yousaf has said that Scotland should have an “equity stake” during the next round of ScotWind seabed leasing.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Teacher strikes suspended as union backs new Scottish Government pay offer

All planned teacher strikes have been suspended after a new pay offer was presented by the Scottish Government. The Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) union has urged members to accept the offer.

Glasgow Live · Mar 3, 2023

Scotland's teacher strikes suspended as union supports new pay offer

The EIS has suspended all planned strike action after a new pay deal was offered by councils and the Scottish Government that would see teachers get a 12.3 per cent increase on their current rate.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 3, 2023

Teaching union suspends strike action and urges members to accept new deal

The EIS has suspended strike action now a new offer has been put on the table.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2023