The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

New Scottish climate bill passes despite claims of 'failure' by Greens

LEGISLATION that will see Scotland move to using five-year carbon budgets to set climate targets has been passed.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Why was Scotland left out of royal 'cash cow' investigation?

MUCH has been made of a major investigation which revealed how senior royals are making a killing out of rental income on their feudal estates –…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Gender pay gap rises by 30 per cent in Scotland, according to new figures

SCOTLAND’S gender pay gap has risen by 30 per cent, meaning women in Scotland can expect to earn around £3000 less a year than men ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024

Scottish Government 'profoundly concerned' over Labour tax raid on family farms

THE Scottish Government has said it is “profoundly concerned” about Labour’s tax raid on farms.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024

Family of 'good Samaritan' murdered by homeless man fresh from prison to sue

The family of a “good Samaritan” who was murdered by a man released from prison just one day prior to the killing are seeking damages against a…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024

SNP 'considering' reversing Winter Fuel Payment cut, minister says

THE SNP are “considering” whether to reverse a Westminster cut to pensioners’ winter support payments, a minister has claimed.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024

Scottish Government 'should investigate Donald Trump even if US president'

THE Scottish Government should investigate Donald Trump’s businesses in Scotland even if he becomes the next US president, Patrick Harvie has…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024

National Insurance hike could force Scottish care homes to shut doors

CARE homes across Scotland could be forced to shut their doors as a result of the Budget hike in employers’ National Insurance (NI) payments, it…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024

What would a second Donald Trump presidency mean for Scotland?

STOOD atop a hill overlooking the Trump International Golf Links near Balmedie in Aberdeenshire in August, Eric Trump confidently proclaimed that…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024

Council apologises after objectors to flood scheme have data leaked

A SCOTTISH council has been forced to apologise after a data breach that saw personal details of objectors to a multi-million-pound flood defence…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2024