The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Humza Yousaf: I have 'no doubt' I will deliver independence for Scotland

HUMZA Yousaf has insisted he will be the leader to deliver independence for Scotland in the next five years.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2023

New independence white paper in coming weeks will 'focus on constitution'

A NEW independence paper to be launched in the coming weeks will focus on the constitution, the Sunday National understands.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2023

Boss of Scots care home evicting cashless pensioner 'enjoying life of luxury'

Margaret Mackie is facing eviction from the Edinburgh home after her money ran out, while William Sawers is seen on social media flaunting his family's wealth.

Daily Record · Jun 11, 2023

Scotland water shortage warning as 37 areas placed under alert during hot weather

Sepa confirmed 37 areas of Scotland are at alert level, and it urged businesses to put their water scarcity plans into action.

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

New areas at risk of water scarcity as alert raised to highest in part of Highlands

An area of the Highlands has been placed under the highest level of water scarcity alert as dry weather continues.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023

Staffing crisis at Paisley hospital laid bare as over 100 nursing vacancies need filled

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde says it is working hard to add staff to its ranks.

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

NHS Forth Valley's agency staff spend set to be cut back

Prudent NHS Forth Valley health chiefs are doubling down on the need to cut back on agency nurses as they aim to rein in their spending post-pandemic. The NHS Scotland nursing agency spend for 2023-24 is projected to be around £200million. Based on

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

Fears over “destructive” cuts to Perth Fire Station after fatal hotel and recycling centre blazes

City councillor Brian Lieshman has slammed the move and believes it will put more lives at risk

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

Waiting times for hospital appointments in Dumfries and Galloway reach record levels

New figures show more than 15,000 people across the region were waiting for an inpatient or outpatient appointment at the end of March.

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2023

Health warnings should be put on individual cigarettes, campaigners urge

Ministers refreshing Scotland’s tobacco policies have been urged to put health warnings on individual cigarettes.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2023