The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

SNP to scrap Labour's two-child benefit cap in Scotland, Finance Secretary announces

THE​ SNP Government will abolish the two-child benefit cap for Scots, the Finance Secretary has told MSPs ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Robison outlines Scottish Budget with vow it ‘offers hope for future’

Scotland’s Finance Secretary is unveiling the Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans for 2025/26.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

Plan for Scotland to become first 'rewilding nation' presented to ministers

A PATHWAY for Scotland to become the world’s first "rewilding nation" has been presented to the Scottish Government by the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Shona Robison vows to ‘put people of Scotland first’ in Holyrood Budget

The Scottish Finance Secretary will set out her draft tax and spending plans for 2025-26 to MSPs on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

UK Government yet to commit to multi-million pound Scottish railway extension

The wait goes on for the UK Government to fully commit to its share of £10 million in funding towards a feasibility study over the extension of a…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024

Scottish winter fuel debate is 'nuts', says leading think tank director

THE debate around winter heating support for pensioners has become “nuts”, according to the head of a leading progressive think tank.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024

'Desperate': Greens reject Alba claims of dropping independence 'red line'

THE Scottish Greens have hit out at Alba after they accused the party of dropping their independence "red line" in supporting the Budget…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024

NHS Scotland may need to cut services without reform, watchdog warns

SCOTLAND’S NHS may need to cut services if the Scottish Government fails to implement fundamental and urgent reforms, the public spending watchdog…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2024

Protest to take place outside Holyrood over Winter Fuel Payment

A protest is set to take place outside Holyrood calling for pensioners to have more help heating their homes this winter.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2024

Trust in Scottish Government dropped 10 points last year, poll finds

TRUST in the Scottish Government fell by 10 points between 2022 and 2023, according to a new survey ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2024