The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Islanders stage mass protest after being cut off from mainland in ferry fiasco

Islanders are not happy after CalMac has cancelled nearly every service in June from South Uist.

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023

Scotland 'must learn' from English Universal Basic Income trial despite limited power

SCOTLAND “must learn” from a Universal Basic Income (UBI) trial in England which could be a “game changer” in tackling poverty.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023

Deposit Return Scheme can 'absolutely' work without glass, says operator

SCOTLAND'S Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) can “absolutely” go ahead without glass bottles included, according to the boss of the company…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023

Scotland 'set precedent for UK to follow', top charity says of food bank plans

SCOTLAND has set “a precedent for other governments around the UK to follow”, a leading charity has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023

Council to consult on plans for ‘future-proofed’ Hairmyres railway station and Park and Ride

The Labour-led administration at South Lanarkshire Council say the new interchange is needed to "get East Kilbride moving again"

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023

Firefighters step up campaign against 'dangerous' cuts to Scottish stations

A UNION is stepping up its campaign against multi-million pound cuts to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023

Labour accuses ministers of ‘suffocating’ businesses

More than 40% of all surveyed Scottish businesses reported recruitment concerns during May

Insider UK · Jun 5, 2023

Alister Jack accused of 'totally inaccurate' DRS claim by Circularity Scotland

It comes after the UK Government told the Scottish Government that its recycling scheme could go ahead, but only if it excludes glass, as it…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2023

Former SNP health secretary blasts 'solvable' issues in DRS after Alister Jack claims

Jeane Freeman pointed out that Scotland and England had varying schemes and apps during the Covid-19 pandemic

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2023

Back Off Scotland 'strongly' believe buffer zones bill will pass legal challenge

It comes as 40 Days for Life accused the Scottish Government of “bigotry against its own citizens”.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2023