The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Campaigners claim controversial Dumfries flood defence scheme has been "washed away" after council budget meeting

The Conservatives’ budget was voted through which proposed no funding for the project which campaigner and councillor David Slater hopes will see the idea shelved permanently

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Swinney to step down as Deputy First Minister

He is set to join the backbenches once a new leader is confirmed

Insider UK · Mar 3, 2023

Independence would give communities 'legal right' to benefit from wind farms

SCOTLAND’s energy secretary has said he would make it compulsory for developers of onshore wind farms to ensure local communities benefit from the…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 3, 2023

Caledonian Sleeper to be taken into public ownership by Scottish Government

The contract for the overnight London to Scotland service will be removed from Serco in June.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

John Swinney to relinquish deputy post when Nicola Sturgeon is succeeded

A tweet has been issued by John Swinney announcing that he will be returning to a position in the back benches of the Scottish Government later this month when a new First Minister is appointed.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

Kids will get extra day off school in May to mark King Charles' coronation

All West Lothian Council employees are to be granted an additional day of annual leave

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

Swinney to step down as Scottish Deputy First Minister

He announced he will leave the Scottish Government after almost 16 years when a new first minister is appointed at the end of March.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023

Residents facing 7-per cent council tax hike as Stirling Council budget is approved

Stirling Council’s 2023/24 budget has been approved, including a seven per cent increase in the council tax. Among cuts to plug a £17million funding gap are the phasing out of school crossing patrols and closure of buildings including the Cowane Cen

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

Caledonian Sleeper service to be taken into public ownership

THE Caledonian Sleeper service will be brought into public hands this summer, the Scottish Government has announced.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 2, 2023

John Swinney to quit Scottish Government after record spell as Deputy First Minister

Swinney, who led the SNP from 2000-2004, has served in a variety of Cabinet positions under Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon.

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023