The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

BBC Scotland issues third correction linked to SNP in one month

BBC Scotland has issued its third correction over its reporting on the SNP and Scottish Government in a month ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13, 2023

Former cops back Scottish Government's call for decriminalisation of drugs

LEAP Scotland leaders call for a conference aimed at resolving ongoing policy war on drugs

Daily Record · Jul 13, 2023

Big cat sightings in Scotland revealed after official reports made to police and government

An 86-page dossier was released by the Scottish Government, showing tooth prints were closer in size to a wolf than a lynx.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Scots face massive council tax rises as government plans to charge highest bands more

Public finance minister Tom Arthur insisted the changes would make the council tax system "fairer".

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

‘Fairer’ council tax plans unveiled with hikes of up to £800 for quarter of homes

PLANS to make the council tax system “fairer” by increasing rates for the highest value properties have been unveiled.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 12, 2023

Scottish Government ordered to hand over analysis of EU timescale

The information commissioner has forced ministers to divulge any analysis by 17 August

Insider UK · Jul 12, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway Council chiefs hoping it's "third time lucky" with national park bid

Councillors have signed off on another consultation response with Galloway being put forward as an ideal location to become the country’s third national park

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2023

Beware: The same old economic systems are masquerading as new frameworks

Do you know your circular economy from your just transition? How about your green growth from your degrowth? Over the summer, SCOTONOMICS will…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 11, 2023

Scottish Green ministers accused of hypocrisy over use of chauffeur-driven cars

Labour peer Lord Foulkes of Cumnock has accused Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater of being hypocrites.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

UK Government not increasingly overruling Holyrood – Lord Offord

The Scotland Office minister said there is nothing to suggest the UK’s DRS will be delayed.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023