The Latest Breaking News from SNP

Scotland 'will end two-child cap before target date if possible', SNP Government say

THE Scottish Government is one step closer to ending the two-child benefit cap after opening a consultation on the policy – saying they will…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025

Scotland ‘cannot afford’ to keep SNP in charge, warns Murray

The Scottish Secretary addressed the Scottish Labour conference on Friday.

Evening Standard · Feb 21, 2025

SNP gain East Ayrshire council seat from Scottish Labour in by-election

The SNP have won a seat from Scottish Labour in a by-election in East Ayrshire.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 21, 2025

The Guardian view on Scottish Labour: a defining moment for Anas Sarwar

Editorial: After a spectacular general election win, Keir Starmer’s party is struggling to repeat its success in the approaching Holyrood contest

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20, 2025

'Significant increase' as council tax to go up by 8.2 per cent in Fife

FIFE COUNCIL has confirmed an 8.2 per cent hike in council tax from April.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

'Sabotage on Scotland': Outrage at English single malt whisky definition change

THE Scotch whisky industry and the First Minister have slammed the UK Government after it unveiled plans for a legal definition of English single…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

Swinney urged to ditch SNP’s ‘gender ideology’ as Tories warn it is causing harm

Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay made the plea amid an employment tribunal brought by nurse Sandie Peggie.

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Glasgow Council tax to go up by 7.5 per cent in biggest increase in years

A Budget deal has been agreed between the SNP and Greens in Glasgow that will see a council tax rise of 7.5 per cent.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 20, 2025

Scottish Labour U-turn on opposition to Tories' 'anti-devolution' laws

SCOTTISH Labour have been criticised after U-turning on their opposition to post-Brexit laws which have been branded an “unwarranted attack on…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025

America 'now the least reliable partner in Nato', SNP MP warns

AMERICA’S shift in stance on the Ukraine war has made it the “least reliable partner in Nato”, according to an SNP MP.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025