The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Labour free school meals U-turn will cost families in England £400m, say SNP

KEIR Starmer’s U-turn ruling out free school meals could cost families an estimated £400 million, the SNP have said, as they urged Keir…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2023

Shocking new figures show 132 deaths in Glasgow homeless hostels since 2020

EXCLUSIVE: The shock figures were also described as a "disgrace" by Labour

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023

Council launches 'third time lucky' bid for Galloway to become next national park

Dumfries and Galloway councillors last week signed off on another consultation response to the Scottish Government

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023

All medics stand with junior doctors as pay talks resume, says BMA chairman

Dr Iain Kennedy also hit out at the Scottish Government’s 6% pay award for 2023 for senior NHS staff.

The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2023

Views wanted on proposals to introduce animal licencing scheme in Scotland

THE public have been urged to share their views on proposals to introduce licensing for animal businesses such as dog walkers, groomers and canine…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 4, 2023

Soaring deer numbers 'threaten survival of Scotland's rainforests'

A new study by a coalition of nature charities found Scotland's globally rare temperate rainforests on the west coast were at risk.

Daily Record · Jul 4, 2023

MSP complains over ‘misleading’ claims on minimum unit price for alcohol

Dr Sandesh Gulhane has written to the head of the UK Statistics Authority over Scottish Government

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023

Humza Yousaf pledges to give junior doctors ‘biggest ever' pay rise to avoid strikes

JUNIOR doctors in Scotland will be offered the “biggest ever pay uplift” in an effort to avert strikes later this month, Humza Yousaf has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023

Neil Gray calls on UK Government to scrap ‘abhorrent’ Strikes Bill

NEIL Gray has urged the UK Government to scrap its “disgraceful, abhorrent” plans for controversial strike reforms.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023

Holyrood committee urges greater transparency in civil service decision-making

SCOTLAND'S most senior civil servant must have greater transparency in driving understanding of Scottish Government decision-making, a Holyrood…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 3, 2023