The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Worst of Westminster: Indy spending probe and Lee Anderson strikes again

Good evening! This week it has been confirmed there IS an investigation going on into the Scottish Government's spending on a Minister for…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2023

Scottish Government seeks views on proposed building warrant cost increase

THE Scottish Government has opened a consultation on increasing the costs of submitting building warrants.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2023

New salmon farming strategy in Scotland welcomed by industry leaders

Industry leaders have hailed a new blueprint for salmon farming in Scotland which they claim puts the sector at the “heart of the country’s…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2023

Stephen Flynn accuses top UK civil servant of 'partisan political agenda'

THE SNP's Westminster leader has accused the UK’s top civil servant of having a “partisan political agenda” ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

Stark contrast in how cost of living crisis is affecting Scottish communities

REMOTE communities in Scotland are being hit hardest by food inflation and fuel poverty while housing costs are adding most pressure in cities, an…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

Kate Forbes: We don’t need a red carpet, we just need roads connecting to the world

The UK is lagging behind other G7 countries, as a new poll indicates there’s a stark gap in confidence between small businesses in the UK and…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2023

First Minister: Labour sticking to two-child cap is ‘unforgiveable’

Humza Yousaf said the Scottish Government is ‘taking action’.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

‘Worrying’ to have civil servants working on break-up of UK, says mandarin

Unionists have objected to the creation of an independence minister in the Scottish Government, saying the constitution is a reserved matter.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

National Galleries of Scotland extension to open in September

The £38.6 million extension was part-funded by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023

Activists accuse Scottish Government of 'greenwashing' hydrogen as fuel

ENVIRONMENTAL campaigners say there have been dozens of cases of hydrogen companies lobbying Scottish politicians since 2018.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023