The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Midlothian mental health concern as funding is 'paused' despite rise in cases

Scottish Government funding for primary care had been earmarked for mental health support but health bosses saying they have been told it is being postponed and possible withdrawn because of budget cuts

Edinburgh Live · Dec 12, 2022

Scotland's best performing schools revealed for 2023 by the Sunday Times

The best-performing schools in Scotland for 2023 have been revealed by the Sunday Times.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2022

JK Rowling launches sexual violence support service for women

Beira’s Place will provide support to women in the Lothians.

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2022

Ambulance waits in critical cases have soared in most council areas

The information showed worrying response time for so-called purple calls

Daily Record · Dec 12, 2022

Alex Salmond says next Holyrood election should be 'vehicle' for independence

The former First Minister's view jars with Nicola Sturgeon saying the general election should be a 'de facto' referendum on independence

Daily Record · Dec 11, 2022

Scottish Government will continue 'progressive taxation model' says Social Justice Secretary

Shona Robison's comments come after the Record revealed the Government is considering raising income tax rates.

Daily Record · Dec 11, 2022

The one-off payments for UK households due before New Year - full list

Make sure you know exactly what money you are due this month and when to expect it - as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) deliver their latest update.

Glasgow Live · Dec 11, 2022

Call for Scotland to end zero-hours contracts in social care sector

TWO former health ministers have called on Humza Yousaf to ban zero-hours contracts in the social care sector.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022

Fury as licences issued for foot pack to hunt foxes despite 'illegal use' concerns

LICENCES for a foot pack to kill foxes were issued by Forestry and Land Scotland despite strong objections from internal experts who feared there…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2022

Work on Govan to Partick bridge hits first 'significant milestone'

Work on a bridge linking Govan and Partick has hit a significant milestone in its progress. The new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Clyde is expected to be completed by Spring 2024.

Glasgow Live · Dec 11, 2022