The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

New details for people on Carer’s Allowance moving to devolved payment next year

A full rollout of the new devolved benefit is expected to begin across Scotland in Spring 2024.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Call for Scottish Government to do more to help axe-threatened staff at clinical waste management company in Lanarkshire

More than 50 workers at Cliniwaste face losing their jobs when it closes at the end of March

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Football supporter association call on youngsters to be educated on pyro dangers

The pyro craze has been accompanied with increased throwing of missiles.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2023

Humza Yousaf Q&A on advancing independence, snap election and more

WE sat down with SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf to dig into his plans for regional assemblies, his beliefs on the monarchy, restarting the Yes…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2023

Humza Yousaf: I want a Cabinet Secretary for Advancing Independence

HUMZA Yousaf has expressed interest in creating a new Cabinet role to advance the case of Scottish independence in government should he become first…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 11, 2023

The Worst of Westminster: 'Despicable' asylum bill and spying on the SNP

THE latest edition of The Worst of Westminster is out now and you can sign up for FREE to receive it straight into your inbox every Friday right…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 10, 2023

Glasgow say school appeals plan 'bonkers' and should be 'consigned to the dustbin'

The Scottish Government has suggested school placement appeals should be dealt with by the Scottish Tribunal Service, but Glasgow councillors are opposed to the change.

Glasgow Live · Mar 10, 2023

More than 5,000 diseased trees to be cut down in South Ayrshire at cost of £7m

Ash Dieback has been found in thousands of Ash trees, leading to major concerns over risk to public safety and council liability.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

Migration Bill will increase risk of exploitation, Scottish minister warns

Angus Robertson described the draft legislation aimed at stopping small boat crossings as ‘damaging’.

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2023

Renfrewshire school closures averted as teachers accept new pay deal

The Scottish Government and COSLA last week outlined a three-step pay offer.

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023