The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Records of Angus Robertson's secret Israel meeting 'altered to put Gaza top'

OFFICIAL records of former Scottish culture secretary Angus Robertson’s controversial meeting with an Israeli diplomat were changed before being…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Pressure on Stephen Flynn over Scottish Government 'secrecy on Israel-linked grants'

ECONOMY Secretary Stephen Flynn has been urged to intervene amid concerns that a Scottish Government agency may still be funding weapons companies…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 25

Scottish Government accused of being 'caught out' on AI data centre regulation

Protesters from communities across Scotland gathered at Holyrood on Wednesday to demand action on AI data centre regulation

The National (Scotland) · Jun 24

Scottish Government will not appeal 'unlawful' transgender inmates guidance

THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will not appeal a judge’s decision ruling that it is unlawful for trans women to be housed in the female…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23

Andy Burnham is ‘recipe the country needs’, says Douglas Alexander

Scotland’s Secretary of State said Mr Burnham has ‘shown himself to be a winner’ as the former Manchester mayor revealed a leadership bid.

Evening Standard · Jun 23

How Brexit sparked a decade of lost opportunity for Scotland

REFORM MSP Senga Beresford stood outside the Scottish Parliament last week demanding the EU flag be taken down as the 10-year anniversary of the…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 23

North-east Scotland approaching ‘Goldilocks zone’ for energy transition – expert

Professor Paul de Leeuw, of Robert Gordon University, spoke as a report warned that up to 18,000 jobs could be lost in the next decade.

Evening Standard · Jun 22

'Horrific' and 'chilling' suspected anti-Muslim attacks condemned by Edinburgh MSPs

Four Edinburgh MSPs have issued a joint statement calling out a series of "horrific" and "chilling" suspected anti-Muslim…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 21

Housing trans inmates in women’s jails ‘unlawful’, judge rules

For Women Scotland, which had challenged the policy, welcomed Lady Ross’s decision.

Evening Standard · Jun 19

Mega AI data centre would be 'one of Scotland's top 10 polluters’ if plans greenlit

Routine backup power tests could make a 'green' AI data centre one of Scotland’s top 10 polluters

The National (Scotland) · Jun 18