The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Popularity of Glasgow free school meals so high primaries have to stagger lunch eating times

It is expected P6 and P7 pupils will also get meal soon according to the Scottish Government.

Glasgow Live · May 26, 2023

Possible deposit return glass ban ‘rides roughshod over devolution’ – Slater

The Scottish minister hit out at a reported plan by the UK Government.

The Independent UK · May 26, 2023

West Lothian leader calls on Holyrood to drop National Care Service plans

Millions wasted on consultancy fees and plans would be better spent funding care boards already providing social care for council across Scotland, says council leader.

Edinburgh Live · May 26, 2023

Anas Sarwar 'celebrating being a loser' says Humza Yousaf in FMQs dig

First Minister Humza Yousaf jibed that Sarwar was “all style, no substance” as the two party leaders clashed following two polls

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

Construction of four CalMac ferries in Turkey 'on schedule'

Keel laying and steel cutting milestones reached for ferries serving Islay, Jura and the Little Minch

Insider UK · May 25, 2023

West Lothian villagers say industrial developments 'destroying countryside'

Seafield is facing developments on open land after losing two Scottish Government appeals

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Legislation to introduce visitor levy for overnight stays published at Holyrood

If passed, the new Bill will allow councils to levy a charge on overnight visitors

Insider UK · May 25, 2023

'Girvan to Stranraer ignored' as MSP repeats calls for full electrification of rail network in south Scotland

Colin Smyth said a "long-term commitment to a rolling programme of electrification" is needed.

Daily Record · May 25, 2023

Tourist tax for councils looms as new bill published

A BILL allowing local councils to bring in a tourist tax to raise funds for local services has been published.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

Reversing Tory welfare policies 'would lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty'

REVERSING welfare reforms implemented by the UK Government since 2015 could lift 70,000 Scots out of poverty, the First Minister has said.

The National (Scotland) · May 24, 2023