The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

SNP Government to publish final 'overview' independence white paper

THE Scottish Government will publish a “final overview” before ending its series of white papers on independence ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

Scottish Government issues warning amid amber weather alert for Storm Darragh

THE Scottish Government has issued a warning after the Met Office put out an amber weather alert for this weekend ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

BBC and Channel 4 must treat Scotland 'fairly', says Culture Secretary

PROGRESS must be made on ensuring that Scotland is “fairly treated” by public service broadcasters and Ofcom, the Culture Secretary has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

SNP must stop giving millions to arms firms fuelling 'genocide in Gaza', Amnesty says

THE SNP Government has no option but to review grants to arms firms supplying Israel after a major report concluded there is a genocide happening…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

Alba and Greens express concern over Government’s independence commitment in Budget

THE Scottish Greens and Alba Party have expressed concern over the lack of the Scottish Government's commitment to independence following the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Top financial institutions give verdicts on SNP's Scottish Budget

TWO respected financial institutions have given their verdict on the SNP Government Budget, noting a “significant increase” in public service…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

No more emergency Budget revisions due to pay awards, Shona Robison promises

For the last three years the Scottish Government has been forced to make in-year adjustments to its Budget.

Evening Standard · Dec 4, 2024

SNP accuse Scottish Labour of 'distancing' themselves from UK party

THE SNP has accused Labour in Scotland of “distancing” itself from the Westminster party over winter fuel allowance cuts ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024

Challenge to Starmer as SNP pledges to scrap two child benefit limit in Scotland

Scottish finance secretary Shona Robison, who also plans to reintroduce winter fuel payments for all pensioners north of the border, said her party would act where Labour had not

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Majority 'better off financially because they live in Scotland' after Budget

THE Finance Secretary has said her Budget for the coming year “offers hope for Scotland’s future”, with 60 per cent of Scots estimated by the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 4, 2024