The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scotland ‘on track’ to issue first bonds in 2026-27, says Swinney

It comes after the Scottish Government was given the same high credit rating as the UK by two global agencies.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Scotland a ‘safe bet’ for investors, Holyrood’s Finance Secretary insists

Shona Robison spoke out ahead of First Minister John Swinney announcing details of a bond scheme by the Scottish Government.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Scottish Government handed same credit rating as UK ahead of bonds plan

Moody’s rated the Scottish Government as Aa3 while S&P Global rated it as AA.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

Unfair to say locals were not consulted on asylum barracks plan – Alexander

The Scottish Secretary hit back at claims the UK Government failed to engage with Inverness officials over proposals to house 300 migrants there.

Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2025

‘Wait and see’ if Reeves ups income tax but I will cut it in Scotland – Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader said taxes set by the Scottish Government are ‘too high’.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2025

Salmond’s estate seeks effective bankruptcy over costs of court action

The former first minister successfully took the Scottish Government to court and was acquitted of a raft of sexual misconduct charges.

Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2025

Minister vows to push for ‘accelerated action’ on climate at Cop30 in Brazil

Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin will attend the UN event, which begins on November 10.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

Date set for strike ballot among resident doctors in Scotland

BMA Scotland has accused the Scottish Government of reneging on a deal to make ‘credible progress’ towards restoring pay to 2008 levels.

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

Deposit return scheme blocked after issue became ‘politicised’, court told

Waste management firm Biffa is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million, following the decision to delay the proposed scheme.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Government assurances on deposit return ‘foundational’ to investment, says Biffa

The waste management firm is suing the Scottish Government for £51.4 million after the recycling initiative was delayed.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025