The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scotland's employment rate highest in UK in last quarter of 2022

Scotland's employment rate for the final quarter of 2022 was the highest of the four UK nations

The National (Scotland) · Feb 14, 2023

Scotland's employment rate reaches record high

Government says high employment rates for women are 'particularly welcome'

Insider UK · Feb 14, 2023

Glasgow councillors make last-minute pleas for more money before budget meeting

The council is facing a budget gap of around £100m, including health and social care services, and the city's Green group wants an emergency summit on Wednesday.

Glasgow Live · Feb 13, 2023

TRNSMT organiser warns ban on booze ads in Scotland would destroy festival industry

DF Concerts, organisers of TRNSMT, said T in the Park and outdoor festivals it inspired would not have happened without alcohol advertising amid government plans to "reduce the appeal" of alcohol to young people.

Glasgow Live · Feb 13, 2023

SNP MSP accused of 'doing Alister Jack's bidding' amid deposit scheme row

A SENIOR SNP MSP has been accused of “doing the bidding” of Alister Jack as a row over Scotland’s upcoming deposit return scheme escalates.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023

Deposit Return Scheme: Scottish Secretary calls for a rethink on controversial plans

Drinks industry has warned over impact of recycling scheme

Insider UK · Feb 13, 2023

Planning reforms for 'fairer, greener Scotland' come into force today

NPF4 aims to promote greener developments and regeneration schemes

Insider UK · Feb 13, 2023

Planning reform to boost creation of green communities, says minister

PLANNING reforms which ministers say will help build a “fairer, greener Scotland” have come into force.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023

Glasgow home to almost a third of 60,000 fly-tipping cases across Scotland

The new data has led to calls for legislation changes to stop the 'growing scourge' that fly-tipping has on local communities, as well as the huge environmental damage

Glasgow Live · Feb 13, 2023

Launching a Scottish pound will be straightforward, but we must plan ahead

IN this series of articles members of the Scottish Currency Group outline the case for a separate Scottish currency – the Scottish Pound – to be…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023