The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Industry 'relieved' that Scotland's deposit return scheme delayed until 2025

The recycling scheme was due to go live in August this year

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023

East Lothian climate change centre with giant fisherwomen sculptures 'could cost £29.5m'

Consultants have compared plans to build two giant fisherwomen sculptures at the site to The Kelpies and The Angel of the North in their potential for national significance

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023

Rocketing levels of child poverty in Renfrewshire branded "desperately sad"

Statistics show 7,840 youngsters in the local authority area were found to be living below the breadline in the 2021/22 financial year.

Daily Record · Jun 7, 2023

Call for Glasgow fireworks ban as councillors warn new rules 'don't go far enough'

Recent years have seen a worrying number of incidents around bonfire night, with councillors saying fireworks had 'destroyed homes', and asking how current proposals for 'no firework zones' would be enforced

Glasgow Live · Jun 6, 2023

Scottish Government unveils £20m investment in active travel projects

The Scottish Government has invested £20 million into an active travel fund that aims to make walking, wheeling and cycling easier.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

Compensation for South Uist businesses is not off the table, says minister

MAIRI McAllan has recommitted ministers to talks with South Uist businesses affected by summer sailing cuts - including the topic of…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023

Solicitors seek clarity on Sturgeon’s Covid-19 WhatsApp messages

Counsel acting on behalf of Scottish ministers said Nicola Sturgeon did not have relevant informal communication regarding the inquiry.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Hundreds of volunteers celebrate success of the Scottish Pantry Network

An awards event recognising their hard work is now set to be held every year.

Glasgow Live · Jun 6, 2023

UK’s first deposit return scheme ‘cannot go ahead as planned’, minister says

Scottish circular economy minister Lorna Slater insisted the scheme, which has been passed by Holyrood, had been ‘show down’ by Westminster.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

Appoint violence against women and girls commissioner in Scotland, says review

THE Scottish Government should appoint a commissioner for violence against women and girls to ensure it is meeting human rights obligations, an…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023