The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Douglas Ross told off by Presiding Officer for heckling John Swinney at FMQs

DOUGLAS Ross was told off by the Presiding Officer for heckling John Swinney at First Minister’s Questions (FMQs).

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Trump’s tariffs not good news for Scotland – and whole world, says Swinney

The First Minister spoke out after President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% would be applied on exports from the UK to the US.

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025

John Swinney responds to The National's rent hikes investigation at FMQs

John Swinney has responded to The National's investigation into hundreds of landlords attempting to hike rents above government limits.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025

Post Office scandal victim says life 'ruined' as he starts Scottish support group

A former sub-postmaster who was wrongly convicted under the Horizon scandal has said the injustice left his life “ruined” as he launched a new…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Head of Scottish prisons says service should not be immune from prosecution

Lawyer Aamer Anwar has called for a meeting with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to push for the lifting of Crown immunity.

Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025

Education Secretary ‘surprised’ by Dundee University staff job loss total

Interim principal at the University Professor Shane O’Neill confirmed that 700 staff members could lose their jobs at the crisis-hit institution.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025

Labour could lift 700,000 children out of poverty by following SNP policy – report

THE UK Government could cut child poverty in the UK by a sixth if it was to take the same approach as the Scottish Government, according to a new…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Just one in five Scots over 66 say UK state pension funds basics, poll finds

ONLY one in five Scots aged 66 or older believe their UK state pension is enough to cover basic living costs, a new poll has found ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 2, 2025

Wildlife body warns over progress on nature recovery

More than 20 organisations, under the umbrella of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance, said rewilding is currently under way across 2.5% of the country.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

Post Office scandal victim sets up Scottish support group

A former sub-postmaster and victim of the Horizon scandal has set up a new support group for Scottish postmasters ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 1, 2025