The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Stagecoach unveil new £15.7m electric bus fleet for Ayrshire routes

Communities can experience the latest technology when the buses hit the roads next month.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

Scottish families affected by DWP benefit cap urged to apply for new financial support from local council

An estimated 4,000 eligible households could be £2,500 better off on average per year.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

Kate Forbes says campaign ‘not over’ as MSPs withdraw support amid backlash

Ms Forbes, Humza Yousaf and Ash Regan are running to become SNP leader and First Minister.

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2023

Falkirk council rents set to rise in April with steeper increases recommended for future years

Councillors will make the decision on this year's increase on Thursday

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Who is Kate Forbes? The finance secretary aiming to replace Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader

Kate Forbes is one of three candidates to become the next First Minister.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

John Swinney calls for industrial action in schools to be called off

Schools in John Swinney's constituency are set to close on Wednesday for three days as part of targeted strikes

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Teaching strikes latest across Ayrshire as schools to close again for two days

Councils have laid out their plans ahead of the closures.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

What are the SNP leadership candidates' views on key social issues?

There is disagreement between Kate Forbes, Ash Regan and Humza Yousaf.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2023

Women in entrepreneurship report published

Government-commissioned review identifies 31 ways to reduce gender gap and boost the economy

Insider UK · Feb 20, 2023

Regan, Forbes and Yousaf: First three candidates in the race to be next FM

The three have put their names forward to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scottish First Minister.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023