The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Chaos and confusion over potential UK probe into Scottish independence spending

CHAOS and confusion is surrounding claims that the UK Government is probing its Scottish counterpart’s expenditure on​ independence ...

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish Government backs decriminalisation of personal drug use

PERSONAL use of drugs should be decriminalised by the UK Government, a Scottish minister has insisted.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2023

Scottish Government independence spending being probed, email shows after denial

Advocate General Lord Stewart told Lord Foulkes he has tasked his officials ‘with examining the matter’.

The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2023

To scale up, we must also scale deep

The Scottish Government's chief entrepreneur makes the case for two different kinds of scaling business

Insider UK · Jul 7, 2023

UPDATE: Scottish Government independence spending 'being probed'

Yesterday, a Westminster official stated that it is up to Holyrood how it spends the block grant in devolved areas

Insider UK · Jul 7, 2023

Yousaf hailed by deputy for ‘rapid delivery’ in first 100 days as First Minister

His appointment came after the resignation of Nicola Sturgeon sparked a leadership contest within the SNP.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Key events in tumultuous 100 days since Yousaf became Scotland’s First Minister

He was sworn in to the top job in Scottish politics on March 29.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

UK officials NOT probing independence spend despite Labour peer's claims

SPENDING on independence by the Scottish Government is not being probed by UK officials, despite a claim to the contrary made in the House of…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023

No investigation into Scottish Government independence spending

Scottish Labour peer Lord Foulkes claimed the Advocate General for Scotland was investigating at his request.

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

New Ayrshire National Treatment Centre plan approved as part of £400m blueprints

Now that the proposals have been green lighted, the new look treatment centre will specialise in orthopaedic surgeries, which should help reduce waiting times locally.

Daily Record · Jul 6, 2023