The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

John Swinney to meet with group pushing for change to definition of gender

The First Minister is set to meet with a campaign group which is pushing to change the Scottish Government's definition of "woman".

The National (Scotland) · Mar 9, 2025

Swinney denies SNP gender stance boosted Reform as Sturgeon heckled at IWD event

Speaking in Glasgow, Mr Swinney cited ex-MP Winnie Ewing as a woman who inspired him, on International Women’s Day.

Evening Standard · Mar 8, 2025

New laws on misogyny by next International Women’s Day, demand Greens

THE Scottish Government is being challenged to ensure new laws to protect against misogyny are in place for next year’s International Women’s…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 8, 2025

Grangemouth ‘jobs gap’ will take years to bridge, commission warns

It will likely take years to bridge the “jobs gap” left by the closure of the refinery at Grangemouth, an independent advisory group has warned.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

Planned changes to worship in Scottish schools branded 'wholly inadequate'

PLANS to make changes to religious observance in Scottish schools have been branded “wholly inadequate” after MSPs from a variety of parties…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

All devolved benefits will increase in April, announces Scottish Government

All devolved benefits will be increased by 1.7 in April, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville will tell MSPs

The National (Scotland) · Mar 6, 2025

Swinney hails ‘phenomenal contribution’ of senior ministers set to step down

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop have both said they will not stand for election in 2026.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Police Scotland open to discussions on lifting football alcohol ban

Police Scotland has told the Scottish Premier Football League (SPFL) that they are "open to discussions" regarding a potential ease on…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025

Two senior Scottish Government ministers to quit Holyrood at 2026 election

Finance Secretary Shona Robison and Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop were both first elected when the Scottish Parliament was established in 1999.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Scotland’s Finance Secretary announces plans to quit Holyrood in 2026

Shona Robison said she would not stand for election again to the Scottish Parliament in next May’s elections.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025