The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Scottish Lib Dems back call for Humza Yousaf to appoint Scottish languages minister

Lib Dems education spokesperson Willie Rennie has said the Scottish Government should appoint a Scottish languages minister.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

Parents of children with health issues urged to claim payment worth up to £172 each week

More than 54,700 children and young people across Scotland are already receiving Child Disability Payment.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

New claims for Carer's Allowance made before midnight could also qualify for extra £270 in June

Applications must be made by April 10 to qualify for the next Carer’s Allowance Supplement payment due before summer.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

Gypsy/Traveller sites likely to be located next to sewage plans, investigation finds

Gypsy/Traveller sites in Scotland are likely to be located near sewage plants, recycling and refuse centres, industrial estates and motorways, an…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023

'People are worried about their children': Concerns over plight of Afghan refugees

SERIOUS concerns have been voiced over the plight of hundreds of Afghan refugees in Scottish hotels who are still waiting for homes.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023

The real reason some Edinburgh New Town tenements have their windows boarded up

If you walk around the New Town for long enough, and watch with an eagle eye, past all the upmarket shops and restaurants, and focus on the intriguing architecture, you may notice something rather peculiar.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 9, 2023

Activist groups call on FM to create ministerial role for Scottish languages

A PETITION calling for the appointment of a Minister for Scottish Languages to help protect Scotland’s unique linguistic heritage has been…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023

The international wellbeing economy policies that could transform Scotland

THE transition to a wellbeing economy​ is, perhaps, one of the most ambitious policy commitments ever proposed by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2023

Scotland set to ban wet wipes containing plastic in major victory for environmental campaign

The Scottish Government has vowed to work with colleagues in Westminster to make Scotland the next part of the UK to get rid of the pollution problem.

Daily Record · Apr 9, 2023

Humza Yousaf will attend King's coronation but NOT independence rally

HUMZA Yousaf will be attending the coronation of King Charles on May 6 and not an independence rally due to be held on the same day. 

The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2023