The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scottish Government 'will need to find extra £2bn to foot welfare bill', experts say

ECONOMICS experts have warned of a “really challenging period” for the Scottish Government as the bill for social security spending is…

The National (Scotland) · May 30, 2025

Scottish Government scraps plans for national park in Galloway

SCOTTISH ministers have decided not to pursue a proposal to designate Galloway and Ayrshire as a national park

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

John Swinney urged to intervene and scrap Flamingo Land plans at fiery FMQs

JOHN Swinney has been urged to intervene and scrap plans  to build a multi-million pound resort and water park development on the banks of Loch…

The National (Scotland) · May 29, 2025

What is the two-child benefit cap? The controversial policy explained as Labour comes under pressure

Campaign groups say that 109 children across the UK are pulled into poverty by the policy every day

The Independent UK · May 27, 2025

Two-child benefit cap – the cost, effect and what people are saying about it

Organisations working in the sector argue that 109 children across the UK are pulled into poverty by the policy every day.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2025

International student taxes will not apply in Scotland, UK Government confirms

The proposed levy on international students will not be imposed in Scotland unless approved by Holyrood ministers

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

National park supporters urge ministers not to scrap Galloway proposal

Scottish Government ministers are being urged to press ahead with plans to establish a new national park, with supporters in Galloway insisting any…

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2025

University facing staff strikes over hundreds of threatened job cuts

Union bosses have asked the Scottish Government to step in to help address the issue.

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Is the UK Government going to 'scrap the two-child benefit cap'?

THE Scottish Government have already pledged to mitigate Westminster’s two-child benefit cap, but UK Labour appears to have got in a muddle over…

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2025

Dental degrees mark major first in 'milestone' project backed by Scottish Government

Malawi is celebrating its first students to graduate with a dental degree thanks to a “milestone” project backed by the Scottish Government

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2025