The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Glasgow council reject call for more local control over police

Councillors instead asked for a report on ways to improve local accountability, and supported calls for an improved police complaints service.

Glasgow Live · May 15, 2023

Sewage frequently dumped on environmentally protected Scots sites last year

The Scottish Government is under pressure to tackle the crisis as 7.6million cubic metres of filth released at parks, beaches and waters of special significance.

Daily Record · May 15, 2023

Former Labour FM slams UK Government's 'assault on devolution'

A FORMER Labour first minister has branded Westminster’s behaviour towards the Scottish Parliament as an “assault on devolution” in a scathing…

The National (Scotland) · May 15, 2023

300 of Scotland's lowest paid NHS workers still waiting for promised pay rise

Porters, domestics, cleaners, housekeeping and security staff are among staff at University Hospital Hairmyres, in East Kilbride, who were expecting their pay rise last month.

Daily Record · May 15, 2023

Low paid Scottish workers 'have least flexible working'

Latest data shows that post-pandemic work benefits are skewed towards those on higher incomes

Insider UK · May 14, 2023

Children's tsar says Nicola Sturgeon 'failed' and Humza Yousaf has 'disappointed' on kids' rights

Bruce Adamson delivered a damning verdict on the former and current First Ministers,

Daily Record · May 14, 2023

Students’ body warns university still ‘unaffordable’ for many in Scotland

UNIVERSITY is still “unaffordable” for many people in Scotland – even though tuition fees are covered by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2023

House prices are leaving scenic rural Scottish towns at ‘tipping point’

IF you want to live in the most desirable place in Scotland, be prepared to fork out in the region of £900,000.

The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2023

Lorna Slater ferry hire a 'non-issue' says island community group despite Tory fury

RUM’S community trust has defended Lorna Slater’s use of a hired boat to reach the island, describing it as a ‘non-issue’.

The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2023

Face mask requirement for Scots health staff and patients to be removed from next week

Staff, patients and visitors to healthcare centres will be able to move around without a face covering from Tuesday.

Daily Record · May 12, 2023