The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scottish Government to appoint ‘rainforest co-ordinator’ to save rare woodlands

THE Scottish Government is set to appoint a “rainforest action co-ordinator” in a bid to restore some of Scotland’s rarest woodland habitat.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023

Scottish Government 'thoroughly considering' recommendations of Cameron House fire inquiry

Couple, Richard Dyson, 38, and Simon Midgley, 32, died in the fire on December 18, 2017.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Scottish Government to financially punish councils that fail to maintain teacher numbers

The Record first revealed how Glasgow City Council was considering reducing teaching posts by 800 in a bid to fill a massive financial black hole.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Delay to benefits powers handover as DWP retain control of disability payments

PLANS to transfer control of some types of benefits to the Scottish Government will be delayed for another three years, it has emerged.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023

LibDems in plot to torpedo SNP's National Care Service plan

MINISTERS are being urged to “change course” and abandon plans to create a new National Care Service (NCS) for Scotland, with the Liberal…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2023

Scottish benefits system delayed again as DWP agrees to handle some payments until 2026

The Scottish Government was handed powers over a range of benefits but the creation of a new devolved system has been hit by repeated delays.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

West Lothian Council considered using storage containers to solve housing shortage

Housing officers were asked to investigate options including homes created out of storage containers and modern prefab housing

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway Council facing fresh strike threat after unions submit 12 per cent pay claim

Unison, GMB and Unite have submitted a joint claim for 2023/24 and warned the Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) not to use staff as a “political football”

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Strikes announced at 11 Scottish airports

Security staff, baggage handlers, ground crew and firefighters are set to walk out later this month

Insider UK · Feb 7, 2023

Glasgow woman with MS calls Scottish Government disability assessment 'cruel'

Catriona Halket, 65, suffers from MS and believes the Government's intoduction of the 20 metre rule could really hamper her sense of independence and leave many feeling vulnerable.

Glasgow Live · Feb 7, 2023