The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

'Golden opportunity': Plaid DFM says Celtic Alliance will 'make Westminster listen'

THE birth of the “Celtic Alliance” of nations against Westminster rule presents a “golden opportunity” to force the UK Government to listen.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3

Labour media minister Ian Murray 'will not intervene' to stop STV job cuts, MSPs told

LABOUR media minister Ian Murray “will not intervene” to stop controversial cuts to STV News, MSPs were told.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2

Scottish Government urged to help after 100 homes evacuated by ground movements

THE Scottish Government has been formally requested help by a council leader after 100 homes were evacuated following ground movements in a former…

The National (Scotland) · May 31

Peatland restoration partnership helps Scottish wildlife thrive

A PEATLAND restoration project in Dumfries and Galloway is improving water quality and wildlife habitats around the River Cree and Loch Moan ...

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Scottish Government to bring back plans to criminalise misogyny, says John Swinney

THE Scottish Government will bring back plans to criminalise misogyny after dropping the legislation last year, John Swinney has announced.

The National (Scotland) · May 26

More than 300k children helped by Scottish Child Payment, figures show

The Scottish Government has said eradicating child poverty is a “key focus” as new figures show more than 300,000 children are in receipt of a…

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Jonathon Shafi: Neoliberal myths are unravelling in an era of soaring costs

DURING the Scottish election campaign, the SNP introduced a manifesto pledge around food pricing, which caused much consternation. The idea was to…

The National (Scotland) · May 26

Holyrood set to back Swinney on second independence referendum

Scottish First Minister John Swinney has tabled a motion urging Westminster to devolve powers to Holyrood for a second referendum.

Evening Standard · May 26

Scottish Government asked to intervene in Ally McCoist neighbour dispute

A Bridge of Weir resident involved in a dispute with Rangers legend Ally McCoist over the height of two trees has taken the issue to the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · May 25

Scottish Government urged to address 'major shortcomings' in data centre policy

The Scottish Government is facing calls to 'urgently address' what has been described as 'major shortcomings' in its policy on data centres

The National (Scotland) · May 25