The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Scots with learning difficulties at higher risk of early death: ‘We must do better'

YOUNG adults in Scotland with learning difficulties are nine times more likely to die from treatable causes, a new study has found.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2025

Call for ‘decisive action’ against guerrilla rewilding as pigs remain at large

Wildlife experts are continuing their efforts to trap a group of pigs that were released in the Cairngorms on Monday.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 2025

Top Scottish trade unionist pans Anas Sarwar for 'face-saving' on Grangemouth

THE Scottish Labour leader has been accused of conducting a “face-saving exercise” after he said not enough has been done to stop the closure of…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 11, 2025

'Uncertainty' on level of future Ferguson Marine support, says report

A report from Ferguson Marine acknowledges “uncertainty” around the level of government support the state-owned shipyard needs to maintain its…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2025

‘Uncertainty’ around level of support needed for shipyard’s future, report says

A company financial statement listed ‘stability at the top’ as one of its risks.

Evening Standard · Feb 9, 2025

Workers slam Labour's 'perverse' £1bn Old Trafford pledge to Grangemouth part-owner

GRANGEMOUTH workers have slammed Labour's £1 billion pledge to INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe to redevelop Old Trafford while he closes the…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2025

JK Rowling and the King among those given tens of millions in forestry subsidies

THE King, J.K. Rowling, billionaires and politicians are among those who have been given tens of millions of pounds of taxpayer forestry subsidies,…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 9, 2025

Ministers vow to develop 'untapped export potential' of women-led Scottish businesses

THE Scottish Government is seeking to develop the “untapped export potential” of female-owned businesses in a bid to boost the country’s…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 7, 2025

Ministers vow to develop ‘untapped export potential’ of women-led businesses

Research has shown Scotland’s trade could increase by as much as £10.3 billion over two years by doing so.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025

Could independence bring back our lost Scottish railway lines?

Independence is needed in order to fast-track Scotland's potential.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 6, 2025