The Latest Breaking News from Scottish Government

Lack of clarity on funding ‘significantly contributed’ to A9 delay, MSPs find

A LACK of agreement on funding “significantly contributed” to the Scottish Government’s failure to dual the A9 by 2025, a Holyrood​ report…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024

Greens demand SNP stick to council tax reforms pledge ahead of Scottish Budget

THE SNP have been urged to stick to their council tax reform timetable – as the clock runs down on replacing the “outdated” levy.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2024

How reforming council tax 'could cut bills for eight in 10 Scots'

REFORMING council tax could see lower bills for as many as eight in 10 Scots ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

'Some nerve': John Swinney and Russell Findlay clash during heated FMQs Budget debate

RUSSELL Findlay has been told he has “some nerve” by the First Minister during a heated debate on the Budget at FMQs ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

Extra Budget cash for Scotland will not see two-child cap axed, Robison suggests

The Scottish Finance Secretary also appeared to indicate the money will not be used to restore universal winter fuel payments to pensioners.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2024

Taxing the land not the buildings: How a land tax could work in Scotland

LAND in Scotland is considered to be the country’s largest store of untaxed wealth, with calls for a reform of the system claiming it could bring…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

Lack of local tax reform 'one of Holyrood's biggest failures', Patrick Harvie says

THE fact that the Scottish Government has not yet reformed local authority taxation is “one of the biggest failures of devolution,” the ...

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

R&A agrees to deal to hold major championships in Scotland as part of 11-year agreement

A total of 14 championships will be held in Scotland across various venues during the term of the partnership.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 30, 2024

Scottish Government gives cautious welcome to Labour Budget

THE Scottish Government has given a cautious welcome to spending pledges in the Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 30, 2024

Chancellor: Budget gives Holyrood its largest ever real-terms funding settlement

Rachel Reeves said the Scottish Government will receive an additional £3.4 billion in 2025-26 due to her tax and spending decisions.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024