The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Drink and drug-driving offences surge by almost 50 percent but convictions fall

Data from the Scottish Government shows that offences related to driving under the influence increased from 5,218 to 7,773 over the last seven years.

Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022

Cost-of-living crisis shows up ‘fiscal constraints of devolution’ – Swinney

Deputy First Minister again lowers expectations ahead of his fiscal announcement

Insider UK · Dec 15, 2022

Cost-of-living crisis highlights fiscal constraints of devolution – Swinney

The Scottish Government will outline its budget on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2022

Dumbarton and Alexandria commuters 'let down' by ScotRail, MSP claims

Figures released after a Freedom of Information Request showed that over 6000 local Scotrail services have been cancelled since 2020.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

MSPs as young as 16 under proposed Holyrood reforms being reviewed by Government

YOUNG people from the age of 16 could be voted in as MSPs and councillors under plans being considered by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022

Midlothian council leader slams £140m Rwanda flight policy amid cost of living crisis

Midlothian Council faces a budget gap of more than £13million next year but while councillors argued about who was to blame for the lack of cash Labour group leader Derek Milligan said the people who were not to blame were 'Midlothian tax payers'

Edinburgh Live · Dec 14, 2022

Scotland ranked among worst countries for unsustainable material consumption

SCOTLAND has been ranked among the worst nations for unsustainable material consumption, according to a new report.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022

Stephen Flynn calls for Rishi Sunak to follow SNP Government's lead on dealing with strikes

The new SNP Westminster leader praised Holyrood for engaging in "positive and proactive" talks with unions to avert a strike by members of Unite and Unison.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

MSP blasts Scottish Government over transport review which provides 'vague commitments' to upgrade A77

The road is a vital link between Glasgow and the South West of Scotland, linking the towns of Giffnock, Newton Mearns, Kilmarnock, Prestwick, Ayr, Girvan and Stranraer.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

Stephen Flynn urges Rishi Sunak to follow Scottish Government lead on strikes

STEPHEN Flynn has called on Rishi Sunak to follow the Scottish Government's lead and negotiate with striking workers.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2022