The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Met Office issues amber warning as heavy rain forecast to hit northern Scotland

Weather warnings for some parts of the country stretch into January 2.

Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024

Pupils trekking miles for lessons shows need for more teachers, Lib Dems say

Last year nearly 1,600 pupils were affected by consortia arrangements, which enable pupils to travel to other schools for lessons.

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

SNP 'managerialism' risks undermining case for independence, Green co-leader says

A “SLIMMED down” Government programme and “managerialism” from the SNP risk hindering the case for independence and helping Reform UK rise…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 29, 2024

SNP and Labour clash over taxes as Scotland loses 10,000 retail jobs

SCOTLAND lost more than 10,000 retail jobs in 2024, according to government figures, meaning the number of people employed in the sector is at its…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 26, 2024

‘Ignorant’: Reform UK MP condemned after calling Scottish devolution a ‘scam’

A REFORM UK MP has been condemned after calling Scottish devolution a “scam” ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 23, 2024

Nature restoration in Highlands facing long-term challenges, communities warn

Funding and depopulation are putting a strain on projects that could take years if not decades to yield meaningful change.

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2024

Ian Murray urged to back campaign for Scotland games to be broadcast free

THE Greens have urged the Scottish Secretary to “give Scotland the gift of football” this Christmas and back the party’s campaign to have…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024

'Abhorrent' two-child cap is ‘cancelling Christmas for vulnerable children’, say SNP

THE two-child benefit cap is effectively “cancelling Christmas for Scotland’s most vulnerable children”, the SNP have said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024

'Deep concerns' over lack of urgency to replace soon to be switched off meters

SCOTS could be faced with major problems with their home heating systems if it is not switched over, as watchdog and charities express “deep…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2024

Programme to tackle gender-based violence only running in third of schools

The Equally Safe at School programme has been adopted at 116 out of 361 state-funded secondary schools.

The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2024