The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Common Weal: It's Scotland's economy. Or is it?

Good evening! This week's edition of the In Common newsletter comes from Craig Dalzell, head of policy and research at Common Weal

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2025

'Woman Means Biologically Female': UK Supreme Court Rules Trans Women Not Covered by Equality Act Protections

The 88-page judgement emphasises that the word "biological" does not appear in the definition of man or woman in the Equality Act'.

International Business Times UK · Apr 17, 2025

Key talks held on potential Scottish Government buyout of Ardrossan Harbour

Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said the Scottish Government remains committed to trying to purchase Ardrossan Harbour r ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2025

Anas Sarwar 'rewrites history' with claim he 'always' opposed gender reform

Anas Sarwar has claimed he has "always" called for the protection of single sex spaces, despite previously whipping Scottish Labour MSPs…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

Today's Supreme Court ruling merely throws up a lot of questions

It seems that the UK Supreme Court consistently rules against the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025

Celebrations as campaigners welcome court ruling on definition of a woman

The ruling means transgender women with a gender recognition certificate (GRC) can be excluded from single-sex spaces if ‘proportionate’.

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Scottish Government ‘keen’ to work with UK on gender reforms, says Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary said there are no plans to bring forward new, revised gender reforms at the Scottish Parliament.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

What does the Supreme Court ruling on definition of a ‘woman’ mean?

Campaigners who brought the legal case have told of their delight but others raised concerns at the implications.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

JK Rowling welcomes Supreme Court ruling on transgender women saying it 'protected rights of women and girls'

Author JK Rowling has welcomed the UK Supreme Court ruling that transgender women who have a gender recognition certificate are not “women” under the law.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025

Trans women with gender certificate can be barred from single-sex areas – court

The UK’s highest court has ruled in favour of campaigners For Women Scotland.

Evening Standard · Apr 16, 2025