The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Students fear degrees could be ‘devalued’ as lecturers stage marking boycott

University and college staff are taking action short of strike, which means they will no longer carry out duties out-with their contract.

The Independent UK · May 11, 2023

Over 20,000 sign petitions to save Howden Park and three swimming pools

Protests were held at a meeting of West Lothian Council’s executive committee on Tuesday

Daily Record · May 11, 2023

Scotland urged to follow as Ireland sets out plans for sovereign wealth fund

SCOTLAND should follow the example of Ireland in setting up a sovereign wealth fund by putting away any windfall money for the future, an expert has…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

'Moral imperative' to move away from fossil fuels and ensure just transition, says FM

Speaking at the All-Energy Conference in Glasgow on Wednesday, Humza Yousaf drew parallels with the Thatcher government’s move away from coal and…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

'I don't agree': Humza Yousaf rejects calls to END free tuition fees in Scotland

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf has rejected calls from a prominent university principal for “calm consideration” of charging graduates for their…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Yousaf: Just transition away from oil and gas is a moral imperative

The Scottish First Minister also said his Government will ‘rise to the challenge’ of decarbonisation.

The Independent UK · May 10, 2023

Interest in sale of Prestwick Airport but no ‘going offers’ on table

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray tells Economy and Fair Work Committee that discussions are ongoing

Insider UK · May 10, 2023

Falkirk Council criticise Scottish Government for lack of communication on Deposit Return Scheme delay

The delay mean the council needed to extend its contract for black box collections so residents could keep recycling easily, and councillors criticised the lack of communication from the Scottish Government.

Daily Record · May 10, 2023

Ending free university tuition for wealthy should be 'considered' says principal

CHARGING Scots graduates for their university education should be given “calm consideration”, the principal of Edinburgh University has…

The National (Scotland) · May 10, 2023

Scottish Government responds to concerns about its rollout of free school meals in Perth and Kinross primary schools

It is unclear when free school meals will be offered to primary six and seven pupils but the Scottish Government has pledged to fulfil its programme for government

Daily Record · May 10, 2023