The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Rachel Reeves: SNP in absurd position over criticism of EU-UK fisheries deal

An SNP MP said a ‘growth-threatening Sword of Damocles’ has been placed over fishermen.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

EU deal gives ’12 years of certainty’ to Scottish fishermen, says Murray

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has described the agreement as a ‘horror show’.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2025

Clyde Tunnel ‘could close’ as workers vote to strike for better pay

The workers rejected a 3% pay offer from Scottish council umbrella body Cosla.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2025

‘Good start’ for investment bank but rule changes needed

The Scottish National Investment Bank was launched in 2020 with funding of £2 billion pledged by the end of the decade.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Care workers to strike for first time in decade in dispute over pay

Unison said a walkout over five days in different regions will begin in East Renfrewshire on May 29.

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Communities urged to bid for £8m renewable energy fund

The Scottish Government’s community fund has been met with £4m by the UK Government’s Great British Energy firm.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

ScotRail to end ‘ineffective’ alcohol ban on trains

The rail company is focusing on other ways to address anti-social behaviour on its trains

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Huge majority of Scots back rent controls to stop soaring rents, poll finds

A huge majority of Scots back rent controls and housing protections, polling has found

The National (Scotland) · May 12, 2025

Time is running out to mitigate climate change in Scotland, campaigners warn

Time is running out for the Scottish Government to deliver on a series of critical commitments to mitigate against climate change, campaigners have…

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2025

Starmer says he is ‘horrified’ steelworks are mothballed due to SNP’s ‘bad deal’

The Prime Minister said the Scottish Government had failed to find work to keep the sites thriving.

Evening Standard · May 11, 2025