The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Yousaf-backer casts doubt on one of his key leadership pledges

A PROMINENT Humza Yousaf-backer has cast doubt on whether he can achieve one of his key policy pledges.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023

Struggling Ferguson Marine reliant on Westminster-funded contracts to keep it afloat

The yard remains embroiled in a scandal involving two delayed Calmac ferries which are now five years overdue..

Daily Record · Mar 26, 2023

Flagship Scottish Government drinks recycling scheme will put 200 extra trucks on roads

A flagship Scottish Government environment-saving recycling scheme will lead to 200 extra gas-guzzling vans on the country’s roads.

Daily Record · Mar 26, 2023

Economist tackles independence currency question and urges Scots to be 'grown up'

ON THE first day of Scotland’s first economics festival, one economist urged Scots to support the adoption of a new currency and face being “a…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 25, 2023

Edinburgh HIV charity closes down after supporting thousands

HIV Scotland was saved from closure once before when the government performed U-turn on cutting funding

Edinburgh Live · Mar 25, 2023

HIV charity that supported thousands in Scotland closes down

HIV Scotland said ‘significant challenges’ led to the closure with the board ‘unable to identify a unifying solution

Daily Record · Mar 25, 2023

Jason Leitch praises 'courage' of SNP leadership hopeful Kate Forbes and says her candidacy is an 'important moment'

EXCLUSIVE: The national clinical director made his comments to Airdrie Baptist Church

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023

Kate Forbes 'wants to work with' the Scottish Greens if chosen as First Minister

The SNP leadership candidate said she is hopeful of continuing to work with the party as part of the Bute House Agreement if she is selected to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as first minister.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023

Kate Forbes says she'd enter talks with Greens 'early doors' if she becomes FM

KATE Forbes has said she hopes to negotiate with the Greens if she becomes first minister, despite suggestions the party could exit its…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2023

Rural Stirlingshire nurseries could face reprieve over Big Noise funding wrangle

Cuts to nurseries in Fintry and Aberfoyle have been among the controversial elements of the council's budget plans.

Daily Record · Mar 24, 2023