The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

No economic growth forecast until next year as outlook ‘exceedingly uncertain’

The Scottish economy is forecast to shrink by 0.7% in 2023.

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2023

Scottish Government set to oppose Tories' ban on laughing gas

TORY plans to ban laughing gas will not be supported by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023

Humza Yousaf questioned over 'ditching transport from Cabinet'

THE transport brief appears to have been axed from the top level of the Scottish Government in Humza Yousaf’s Cabinet reshuffle.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023

East Kilbride mum pleads with new First Minister to cut red tape and help son with serious illness

10-year-old Cole Thomson lost a huge chunk of his childhood, suffering up to 20 seizures a day for six years, due to his rare and drug-resistant focal epilepsy.

Glasgow Live · Mar 29, 2023

Junior doctors urged to back strike action in battle for higher pay

BMA members in Scotland will receive a ballot on Wednesday asking them whether they want to go on strike.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

What it was like in Holyrood as Humza Yousaf won vote to be Scotland's FM

Humza Yousaf, with the backing of the pro-indy majority with the SNP and Greens, secured the top job in the Scottish Government with 71 votes.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023

Bid to ban disposal vapes set to be backed by Falkirk Council

SNP councillor Iain Sinclair, the administration's climate change spokesperson, hopes that other parties will support his call for the Scottish Government to ban disposable vapes.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

Who is Scotland’s new First Minister Humza Yousaf?

He takes over from Nicola Sturgeon in the top job in the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Paisley woman praised after forced adoption apology following tireless campaign

Marion McMillan, 74, was forced to give up her baby in the 1960s after falling pregnant at 17.

Daily Record · Mar 28, 2023

Alba Party say 'hundreds of new members' have joined since Humza Yousaf's victory

THE Alba Party have said they have seen “hundreds of new members” join following the announcement of Humza Yousaf as the new leader of the SNP.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023