The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Scottish Labour fail in bid to call out SNP Government over housing policy

A SCOTTISH Labour motion claiming the Scottish Government has “failed to respond adequately to the housing emergency” has failed to pass…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024

Amnesty International boss concerned over Holyrood approach to Israel

THE boss of a major UK charity has criticised the Scottish Government’s “inconsistent” approach to its relationship with Israel.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024

Oasis ticket site accessed nearly 10,000 times on public sector server

SCOTTISH Government devices were among those used on a public sector server to access the Ticketmaster website almost 10,000 times on the day Oasis…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2024

Assisted dying bill outwith Holyrood's powers and 'may need Westminster permission'

AN assisted dying bill making its way through Holyrood is outwith the powers of the Scottish Parliament, the country’s Health Secretary has said.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Scotland's councils 'must urgently speed up reform', says public finance watchdog

Councils must urgently increase the pace of reform if they are to stave off “unprecedented” financial pressures, Scotland’s public finance…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

'Disappointing': Campaigners urge First Minister to back sustainable development bill

MORE than 100 campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to back legislation which would put sustainability and wellbeing at the heart of…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Minimum unit pricing increases in Scotland – here's what it means

THE minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol in Scotland has increased from 50p to 65p...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2024

UK Government urged to meet Ukrainians in Scotland to hear of ‘challenges’

UK Government officials are being challenged to meet Ukrainians living in Scotland to hear about the “challenges” they face after fleeing war in…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024

'Shocking': High levels of faeces found at wild swimming locations

NEARLY 60 of Scotland’s most popular spots for wild swimming were polluted with high levels of faeces at least once this summer, analysis by The…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2024

Labour Government must be ‘forced to act’ to save Grangemouth refinery, union says

UNION leaders have insisted the Labour Government “must be forced to act” to save Scotland’s only oil​ refinery ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2024