The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

UK Government to create 'AI Growth Zone' in Scotland

The Scottish Government has welcomed news that the UK will site an "AI Growth Zone" in Scotland

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025

Fury as Tory MP brands SNP 'fifth columnists' over weapons funding opposition

A TORY MP has branded the SNP “fifth columnists” because of the Scottish Government’s refusal to throw taxpayers’ cash at munitions.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025

Scotland to Europe ferry continues to face delays as progress stalls

Plans for a ferry from Scotland to mainland Europe are continuing to face delays ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2025

John Swinney announces £3.5m funding for Clyde Gateway

A project hailed as a “shining example” of urban regeneration is to receive £3.5 million of Scottish Government cash, the First Minister…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025

Look at increasing Scottish Government borrowing limits, MPs tell UK Government

The Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry looked at the fiscal arrangements north of the border.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

Minister vows ‘improvements’ to Internal Market Act

However Scottish Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson continued to insist the legislation, introduced after Brexit, should be repealed.

Evening Standard · Jul 15, 2025

Scottish Government to meet with gender-critical campaigners threatening legal action

The Scottish Government has agreed to meet with gender critical campaigners who have threatened legal action

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

Anas Sarwar 'hypocrisy' row as Labour council orders no busses from Alexander Dennis

Edinburgh City Council has not ordered any buses from Alexander Dennis in the last three years, it has been reported.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

How a wealth tax on Scotland's luxury properties and estates could work

SCOTLAND could raise hundreds of millions of pounds by introducing a wealth tax on properties, Common Weal’s head of policy has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

'Devastating': Scottish councils sell off almost 2000 public assets amid budget pains

SCOTLAND’S cash-strapped councils have sold off 1851 homes, schools, community centres, civic halls and other properties in recent years amid…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2025