The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Half of Scottish tenants forced to cut back on household items to pay rent

Almost half of tenants in Scotland have had to cut back on household items to pay their rent, according to analysis by SafeDeposits Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 9, 2025

Scottish Government bails out NHS Grampian with £67 million loan

NHS Grampian has been loaned more than £67 million by the Scottish Government to tackle the largest overspend of any NHS health board across…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2025

Major Scottish charity blames Labour tax rises as 'crucial' service cut

A MAJOR Scottish charity has pointed to the Labour Government’s tax rises after closing down a “crucial” service ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2025

Plans for rent controls in Scotland published setting out cap for landlords

THE Scottish Government has published plans to cap rent rises at a maximum of 6 per cent for tenants living in rent control areas.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025

Anas Sarwar calls for Scotland to embrace Donald Trump 'regardless of his politics'

ANAS Sarwar has said the Scottish Government should embrace business with Donald Trump “regardless of what people think of his politics” ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025

Helicopters 'water-bomb' wildfire as emergency government meeting called

FIREFIGHTERS remain at the scene of a wildfire which has been burning since Thursday, although progress has been made in bringing it under control…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025

Rogue landlords should be 'stopped from hiking rents on properties in disrepair'

ROGUE landlords should not be able to hike rents on properties that have fallen into disrepair, the Scottish Greens have said.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025

These are the businesses conducting the most lobbying in Holyrood

Fossil fuel giants, influential PR firms and the short-term lets industry are among the top lobbyists of the Scottish Government since John Swinney…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025

Human rights row reignites over SNP funding for arms firms linked to Israel

THE credibility of the SNP’s commitment to human rights is at stake, a leading charity has warned Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025

U-turn as SNP Government opens door to genetically edited food in Scotland

THE SNP Government has U-turned on its long-standing opposition to genetically edited (GE) foods, opening the door to their potential sale and…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025