The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Swinney pledges earlier legislative programme to help tackle tariff ‘challenges’

The First Minister also said Scots should be ‘prepared rather than scared’ about the economic challenges ahead.

Evening Standard · Apr 14, 2025

Scottish Government disbands dedicated independence unit ahead of final white paper

THE Scottish Government has disbanded its dedicated independence unit ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

John Swinney calls Scottish media to Bute House for press conference

FIRST Minister John Swinney will host a press conference at Bute House today

The National (Scotland) · Apr 14, 2025

Amnesty warns of 'dangerous misinformation' in Supreme Court woman definition case

AMNESTY International has warned against “dangerous misinformation” ahead of a Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025

SNP avoid Alba call for cross-party pro-independence convention

THE SNP have dodged calls by Alba for an independence convention to take place this summer.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2025

Supreme Court to rule on definition of a 'woman' next week

The Supreme Court is to issue its judgement on how a woman should be defined in law next week ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025

SNP should drop support for 'full fiscal autonomy in UK', former Yes chair says

THE SNP Government should not pursue its support for full fiscal autonomy within the UK, the former Yes campaign chair has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 10, 2025

Rewire economy to see Scotland become richer and greener, report urges

Economic and environmental groups have said the Scottish Government should transform the country into a circular economy.

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2025

Union challenges UK Government to match Scottish NHS pay offer

A LEADING trade union has called for the UK Government to match the pay offer given to NHS health workers in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2025

Half of Scottish tenants forced to cut back on household items to pay rent

Almost half of tenants in Scotland have had to cut back on household items to pay their rent, according to analysis by SafeDeposits Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2025