The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Leading charity calls out UK Government on winter fuel cut as temperatures plunge

A LEADING charity has said it has “serious concerns” about people’s health as the reality of cuts to the Winter Fuel Payment will start being…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2024

SNP 'must rule out cutting independence spend in Scottish budget', Greens demand

THE SNP must “categorically rule out” cutting spending on independence in the upcoming Scottish budget, the Greens have said ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2024

Forbes vows Scotland will capitalise on ‘opportunities’ of net zero transition

Kate Forbes is due to attend a meeting with senior figures in the offshore wind and hydrogen industries on Monday.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024

Michael Marra 'ridiculous' for criticising Scottish higher taxes, say SNP

THE SNP have branded a Labour MSP “ridiculous” after he criticised Scotland having higher taxes for the wealthy.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024

'Uncertainty' over whether SNP tax policy has cut revenues, says think tank

RESEACHERS have said they are unable to establish whether higher taxes in Scotland have cut Government revenues.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024

SNP must copy fuel payment scheme in Northern Ireland, says union

SCOTLAND must replicate Northern Ireland’s bid to mitigate Labour’s cut to pensioner’s winter support payments, a union has demanded.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024

Scottish Greens issue warning over 'watered down' rent controls

THE Scottish Government will fail tenants if they persist with “damaging and regressive plans that would water down rent controls”, the Scottish…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024

'Staggering': Bus drivers in Scotland report ‘record’ levels of abuse

BUS drivers in Scotland have reported “record” levels of abuse, sparking concerns over safety on public transport ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024

MSPs vote to reverse Labour Government's 'family farm tax'

MSPs have called on the UK Government to reverse the decision to impose a “so-called family farm tax” on agricultural businesses.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2024

Fact check: UK Government has not announced free bus fares for immigrants

The post from the TikTok user comes amid the Government raising the single bus fare cap to £3 from £2.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024