The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

‘Lateness’ of UK Budget ‘entirely undesirable’, says Swinney

The First Minister was speaking after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will outline her fiscal plans in the Commons on November 26.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Council suspends Saltire flag removal after staff 'threatened'

Aberdeenshire Council has suspended the removal of Saltire flags from lampposts after staff faced abuse and intimidation ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2025

Gaza stance could endanger Scottish Jews, Swinney warned

The First Minister announced a pause on new Government funding for arms companies dealing with countries credibly accused of genocide.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Fresh vote on independence ‘has never been more important’, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke as a new Scottish Government paper called on Westminster to ‘respect the people of Scotland’s right to decide their future’.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Campaigners to hold 10-hour vigil at Scottish Parliament for Gaza children

CAMPAIGNERS are set to hold a 10-hour vigil outside the Scottish Parliament for children killed in Gaza.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2025

Scottish Government publishes new independence paper

THE Scottish Government has published a new paper setting out the case for Scottish independence.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2025

Westminster urged to commit to new referendum if pro-indy majority elected

The Scottish Government published a 22-page paper, Your Right To Decide, on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025

Scottish Parliament votes for immediate boycott of Israel

MSPs have voted for a full boycott of the state of Israel and companies complicit in genocide following a debate in the Scottish Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

The 5 key actions Scottish Government is taking against Israel over Gaza genocide

THE Scottish Government has said it will take a series of actions against Israel in order to abide by its legal obligations to act in the face of…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2025

Swinney pauses cash for arms companies supplying Israel

The First Minister urged the UK Government to recognise the state of Palestine as well as withdraw from its trade deal with Israel.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025