The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Scottish schools to be assessed for presence of collapse-risk concrete

Figures obtained by the Scottish Lib Dems in May found at least 37 schools had reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2023

Over 200 patients harmed by Dr Sam Eljamel, campaigner claims

ROGUE doctor Professor Sam Eljamel may have harmed more than 200 patients, a woman campaigning for a public inquiry into the surgeon has said.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023

Humza Yousaf offers to help UK Government end junior doctor strikes

HUMZA Yousaf has reiterated the Scottish Governments offer to mediate talks’ between the UK Government and junior doctors and consultants after a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023

SNP president backs Labour MSP in call for major change to land reform bill

THE Scottish Government must take a “much more radical” approach to land reform, an expert has said after SNP president Michael Russell…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023

Anas Sarwar backs Westminster control over Scottish drugs laws

SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has said he does not support the devolution of drug laws following a report from a Westminster committee…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023

No short-term let applications have been rejected by Scottish Government

NO short-term let licence applications have been rejected so far by the Scottish Government, fresh statistics have shown.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023

Labour peer to 'intensify' bid to stop Scottish Government spending on independence

LABOUR peer George Foulkes has said he will be “intensifying his campaign to stop illegal spending” by the Scottish Government when recess ends.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2023

Safe drug consumption facilities should be piloted in the UK, MPs say

If Westminster remains unwilling to support a Glasgow pilot, the power to establish it should be devolved to the Scottish Government, MPs said.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

‘Minor updates’ made to alcohol report following review by statistics watchdog

Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government has amended a summary document published in June after a complaint by the Tories.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

Scottish Government urged to bring in tough new green laws to combat climate change

ENVIRONMENTALISTS have demanded the Scottish Government introduce tough new green legislation when it unveils its new priorities next week.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 30, 2023