The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Judge rules Biffa can continue with £160m case against Scottish Government

The Waste management company is suing over losses it incurred as a consequence of the cancelled deposit return scheme.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Scottish councils face ‘challenging’ financial future, says watchdog

Scotland’s councils face a “challenging” future and continue to face severe financial pressures, the country’s public finance watchdog has…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 28, 2025

First Minister signs agreement with City of London to bolster finance sector

John Swinney said the deal would help strengthen Scotland’s financial industry internationally.

Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2025

Strong winds and heavy rain approaching UK as Eowyn dies down

Around 35,000 properties in Scotland were still without power on Saturday evening, a spokesperson for the Scottish Government said.

Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2025

Farming body issues statement following bird flu restrictions introduced in Scotland

THE NATIONAL Farmers Union has urged all poultry keepers to follow Government guidance after a Scotland-wide prevention zone was established to curb…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2025

Trade unions urge Government to learn from National Care Service failures

THE Scottish Government has been urged to learn from its failures over the National Care Service and has been called to prioritise the existing…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2025

Scotland in bird flu lockdown as prevention zone established

THE SCOTTISH Government has declared that the whole of Scotland is now under an avian flu prevention zone ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 25, 2025

Kate Forbes slams Labour as they rule out scrapping hated 'power grab' law

KATE Forbes has launched a scathing attack on Labour’s plans to “dismiss the wishes of the Scottish Parliament” – by pledging not to repeal…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2025

Energy provider issues update amid 68,000 Scottish homes without power

AN ENERGY provider has issued an update amid Storm Éowyn as 68,000 homes are left without power due to severe winds ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2025

Pensioners challenging winter fuel payment cut ‘not eligible for it’, court told

The case was brought by Florence and Peter Fanning, from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2025