The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Drug consumption room ‘significant step forward’ in tackling deaths – Swinney

The Scottish First Minister visited the Thistle Centre in Glasgow, which will open on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2025

Labour defeated as Holyrood calls for UK Government action on Scottish visa scheme

THE Scottish Parliament has called for the Labour Government to act on a bespoke Scottish visa scheme.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2025

Two-child cap not the only lever we have to tackle poverty, says Rayner

The Deputy Prime Minister was speaking in Glasgow on Thursday.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025

'Misleading': Minister called out on claim devolution blocks Scottish energy company

A CLAIM by a minister that the current devolution settlement prevents the Scottish Government from being able to set up a state-run energy company…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2025

John Swinney says he would not refuse to meet Donald Trump in Scotland

The US president-elect is expected to visit the country this year.

Evening Standard · Jan 8, 2025

Scottish firms to make case for country in Kenya trade mission

Scottish companies are being invited to do business with an African country that has “immense potential” through an upcoming trade mission.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

SNP hail analysis that ending two-child cap 'will help 50,000 Scots children'

THE SNP have said that their mitigation of the UK Government’s two-child cap will be a “lifeline” for 50,000 Scottish children, citing a new…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

Door still open in budget talks despite Labour abstentions, says Swinney

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has announced his party would abstain in the budget vote.

Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025

SNP minister says public energy company not possible under devolution settlement

THE current devolution settlement is preventing the Scottish Government from being able to set up its own publicly owned energy company, according…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025

Anas Sarwar under fire on two fronts after 'throwing in towel' on SNP Budget

THE Scottish Government has hit back at Anas Sarwar for claims he made about the two-child cap during an interview with the BBC...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 7, 2025