The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Humza Yousaf insists Sean Hogg sentencing is a matter for the courts after rapist dodges jail

The new First Minister said it was important the Scottish Government does not "intervene or interfere in decisions made by our judiciary."

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Council commits budget cuts u-turn as almost £400k re-allocated to services

The changes were made after extra funding was secured after the Scottish Government agreed to provide £1.5 million for Big Noise projects across Scotland.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023

Kate Forbes calls on Scottish Government to ditch fishing ban proposals

KATE Forbes has called on the Scottish Government to ditch its controversial plans to ban fishing in some coastal areas.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2023

Perth College principal joins calls urging the Scottish Government to save 80 counselling roles at risk of redundancy

The roles, including some at the Crieff Road Campus, have been funded since 2018 and allow students to access vital mental health support

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023

Nurses hit out at 'expensive and disruptive' National Care Service plans

A LEADING nursing union has written to demand the Scottish Government pulls the brakes on its controversial National Care Service plans.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2023

Scottish Government faces 'gender-critical discrimination' challenge

A FORMER civil servant is raising funds to take the Scottish Government to an employment tribunal, claiming he was discriminated against for his…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2023

Glasgow 'should get get investment zone' under UK Government plan

The city's bid for a 'green freeport' was rejected and it missed out on funding from the second round of the Levelling Up scheme after late changes to the criteria.

Glasgow Live · Apr 3, 2023

Humza Yousaf on the ball at Ayr United as First Minister launches new childcare support funding

The First Minister was in town to unveil £15 million worth of support to families who need it most.

Daily Record · Apr 3, 2023

Number of potholes being fixed in Scotland falls below 10,000 mark for year

THE number of potholes fixed on Scotland’s trunk roads fell by more than 3,200 in a year, according to the latest figures.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2023

Claim PIP for any of these gastrointestinal issues and you could be due up to £691 each month

Some 29,050 people are claiming PIP or ADP for 25 conditions including Crohn’s disease, Ulcerative Colitis and IBS.

Daily Record · Apr 3, 2023