The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Trade union urges Scottish Government to drop opposition to new nuclear energy

A TRADE union is urging the Scottish Government to drop its opposition to new nuclear energy and claimed Scotland is “missing the opportunities…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2024

Officials prepared emergency response in case of Israeli meeting leak, emails show

THE Scottish Government prepared an emergency response in case efforts to keep secret a meeting between a minister and an Israeli diplomat should…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2024

Anas Sarwar challenged on rent control bill as Labour 'move away from tenant rights'

ANAS Sarwar has been challenged to back the Scottish Government’s plans for rent controls amid concerns that Labour are moving “away from…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 13, 2024

'Shameful': New Scottish Labour MP caught in false claim about SNP government

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has been accused of “embarrassing” themselves after making a false claim about the SNP government ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

SNP government suffers twin defeats in school meals and rail fare Holyrood votes

THE SNP government has suffered two defeats in parliament after MSPs voted to back free school meals for all primary pupils, and against bringing…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

'This is their Union': Jenny Gilruth slams opposition MSPs over Scottish Budget cuts

SCOTLAND’S Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth called out Unionist MSPs over the impact of Westminster cuts ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

Exporting hydrogen to Europe ‘will be gamechanger’ for Scottish economy – minister

PLANS to export hydrogen to Europe will be a “gamechanger” for the Scottish economy, according to the Scottish Government’s acting Net Zero…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

'Contact your MSP': Scottish Labour MP shirks responsibility over cuts

A SCOTTISH Labour MP has been told to “own their decision” after voting to cut the universal Winter Fuel Payment – and then telling…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

Space has potential to play major part in Scotland as industry booms, minister says

SCOTLAND’S space sector has the potential to become a major billion-pound industry as it aims to be a major global player in the coming years, a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024

Scottish Government to face vote on free school meals pledge – how to watch

THE Scottish Government will face a vote on expanding free school meals to all primary school pupils on Wednesday afternoon...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2024