The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

'Huge potential' for haggis as campaign to lift US ban ahead of World Cup launches

The Scottish Government has said there is 'huge potential' for haggis in the US market, where the dish is currently banned

The National (Scotland) · May 22

Combining social justice and housing briefs ‘deflating’, says Shelter Scotland

Shirley-Anne Somerville has been appointed Social Justice and Housing Secretary in the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard · May 20

John Swinney takes responsibilities for independence as Stephen Flynn enters Cabinet

JOHN Swinney has taken control of the constitution brief after appointing his new Cabinet, with former SNP Westminster Stephen Flynn being given a…

The National (Scotland) · May 20

John Swinney to consider legislation to ban pitch invasions in Scotland

JOHN Swinney has said the Scottish Government will consider bringing in legislation to ban pitch invasions following “astonishingly poor…

The National (Scotland) · May 18

Patients left ‘anxious’ by Government silence on Eljamel Inquiry delay – lawyer

The public inquiry is taking place after patients of former neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel raised concerns that he had harmed as many as 200 people.

Evening Standard · May 14

Fact check: Tuition fees and AI-generated voter videos

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard · May 6

Swinney ‘politely’ turns down Trump invitation to White House banquet

The banquet is being held as part of the King and Queen’s forthcoming state visit to the US.

Evening Standard · Apr 20

Swinney ‘politely’ declined Trump’s invitation to White House banquet. Here’s why

The banquet is being held as part of the King and Queen’s forthcoming state visit to the US

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Swinney ‘satisfied’ with Scottish Government action after landmark gender ruling

The First Minister responded to claims from former SNP MP Joanna Cherry that he is ‘too afraid’ to stand up to his party on women’s rights.

Evening Standard · Apr 18

Scottish Greens promise misogyny Bill to tackle ‘national emergency’

Gillian Mackay said her party would recognise misogyny as a specific offence in Scots law.

Evening Standard · Apr 18