The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scottish Government not informed of Bella-1 crew removal by US, says Swinney

The First Minister made a statement to the Scottish parliament on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Jan 28

Urging hospitals inquiry to look at political decisions would breach law – Gray

Labour’s Anas Sarwar tabled a motion in Holyrood in an attempt to have inquiry chairman Lord Brodie consider the actions of the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard · Jan 28

Shona Robison seeks clarity on pub support and vows to pass on any new funding

The Scottish Finance Secretary has written to the Chancellor for clarification.

Evening Standard · Jan 27

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani sent baby box by Scottish Government

Mr Mamdani previously cited Scotland as an example of where the policy has been introduced

The Independent UK · Jan 23

New York mayor Mamdani sent baby box by Scottish Government

The Social Justice Secretary said the baby box made the more than 3,000-mile journey to America to help with Zohran Mamdani’s baby basket plans.

Evening Standard · Jan 23

Swinney did not accept briefing on military use of airport, says Alexander

Douglas Alexander made the claim on Thursday as he joined Defence Secretary John Healey.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

No Government pressure applied to open flagship hospital on time, says Swinney

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has said it had come under pressure to open the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, but it was ‘not ready’.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

New agency to focus on boosting affordable, rural and island housing supply

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has announced his Government is setting up More Homes Scotland.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Hard-working Scots left squealing from SNP’s high taxes, says Sir Tom Hunter

The leading businessman also suggested independence could work if Scotland had a more competent government.

Evening Standard · Jan 22

Government announces £100,000 funding for collapsed Moray bridge

The Spey Viaduct collapsed into the river last month.

Evening Standard · Jan 21