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The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Court rejects Biffa’s £50m compensation bid over failed deposit return scheme

The company had taken Scottish ministers to court after the initiative was shelved.

Evening Standard

Do not let US use Scottish airports to launch Greenland attack, Swinney urged

It comes after the American military used Wick Airport in an operation to seize a Venezuelan-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic.

The Independent UK

Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims

Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.

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Offshore wind power auction a ‘missed opportunity’, Scottish Government says

The latest round of contracts under flagship renewable energy auctions has been announced.

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Business rates relief package a ‘sticking plaster’, Scottish ministers warned

Finance Secretary Shona Robison has announced her Budget for 2026-27.

The Independent UK

Scottish child payment increase ‘falls short’, says poverty action group

Tuesday’s Scottish Budget revealed the Scottish child payment will rise to £40 in 2027-28.

Evening Standard

‘Brighter future’ ahead for Scots under Budget plans, claims Shona Robison

The Scottish Finance Secretary has unveiled her draft tax and spending plans for 2026-27.

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Tax cut for lower earners in Scotland as richest set to pay more for homes

Two of the three lowest tax brackets will increase by 7.4%.

Evening Standard

Leading with kindness is important, HMRC boss tells MPs

John-Paul Marks, first permanent secretary and chief executive at HMRC, addressed the Treasury Committee.

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SNP faces last-minute pleas ahead of final Budget before election

The Finance Secretary faces calls from parties, charities and business leaders ahead of Tuesday’s Budget.

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Swinney will still ‘work very hard’ to win backing for Scottish Budget

While Labour has already indicated it will not block the Scottish Budget, the First Minister said his Government is still in talks with other parties.

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Scottish hospitality organisations call for action on business rates

A number of organisations in the sector have written to the Scottish Government about their concerns.

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Protesters outside US consulate in Edinburgh call for release of Maduro

The demonstrators also called for the Scottish Government to suspend co-operation with the US Government.

The Independent UK

Government launches appeal against Sturgeon investigation information ruling

The Government said Information Commissioner David Hamilton ‘erred in relation to the law’ over the issue.

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Forbes to sign deal with Paris region to boost economy

The Deputy First Minister will sign the memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Government and the Ile-de-France region.

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Government should say which capital projects will be scrapped – think tank

The Scottish Government will publish its infrastructure plan on Tuesday alongside the budget.

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MP calls for army to be mobilised in Scotland amid severe weather

Andrew Bowie has written to First Minister John Swinney urging him to ‘mobilise all available resources’ as snow and ice causes major disruption.

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‘Underdog’ Sarwar challenges First Minister to series of election debates

The Scottish Labour leader issued the challenge as he said his party will spend a £1 million plus election fund as part of its bid to win power.

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John Swinney calls on parties to agree budget quickly

The Scottish Government’s tax and spending plans have been delayed as a result of the UK Budget.

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We’re making headway on reducing NHS waiting times, says Swinney

The Scottish Government has vowed to clear 78,000 year-long waits by March.

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay could be part-funded by visitor levy – council leader

The so-called tourist tax will add 5% to accommodation bills in the Scottish capital from July.

The Independent UK

Scots Tory leader Findlay ‘not holding breath’ on budget deal

Scotland’s Finance Secretary will lay out the Government’s budget plans in January.

The Independent UK

Campaigner fears ministers ‘trying to run us out of cash’ after gender ruling

For Women Scotland will next year begin a second high-profile legal action against the Scottish Government.

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Swinney ‘content’ Justice Secretary did not breach ministerial code

Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting comments made by grooming gangs expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.

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Bondi attack ‘cruelly marred’ first day of Hannukah, says Swinney

Gunmen killed 15 people and injured a further 27 at a gathering in Australia on Sunday.

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