The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Scots urged not to miss out on £300 winter heating help – how to apply

PEOPLE across Scotland have been urged not to miss out on up to £300 to help with their energy bills ahead of a key deadline...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024

RSPB Scotland calls for action to save seabirds as new conservation plan launches

RSPB Scotland is urging people to support Scottish seabirds and help prevent any further decline in the species...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024

Ecocide bill to jail major polluters to be presented to Scottish Government

A new law will be presented to Holyrood next year, which could result in major polluters facing up to 20 years in prison...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

MSPs to vote on ending dual mandates at Holyrood next week

Holyrood is expected to vote next week to prevent MSPs from also sitting as MPs, ending the practice known as “double jobbing”.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

Scottish Government says Budget cash should pay for 'at least' 8000 affordable homes

Extra cash for affordable housing in the Scottish Budget should allow for “at least” 8000 more homes for rent and low-cost ownership to be…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Tory motion to break-up Highland Council branded 'political posturing'

THE leader of Highland Council's Conservative group is urging colleagues to back his call for the break-up of the local authority as opponents brand…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Labour will be held accountable if they vote against Budget, says John Swinney

VOTING against the Scottish Government’s Budget will be an “albatross” around Labour’s neck, the First Minister has said, as he pledged to…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

New breakfast club scheme to help children reach ‘learning potential’ – Gilruth

The £3 million Bright Start Breakfasts initiative was announced at the recent Budget.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Voting against the Budget will be ‘albatross’ around Labour’s neck, says Swinney

The SNP remain short of a majority and will have to seek support from other parties to pass the Budget.

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Two-child benefit cap mitigation could start in early 2026, says Shona Robison

THE Scottish Government’s mitigation of the two-child benefit cap could be introduced ahead of the 2026 financial year if work progresses well,…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 8, 2024