Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Scots urged to share thoughts on new winter payment for pensioners

Views are being sought on the introduction of the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment, a new benefit to replace the UK Government’s Winter Fuel…

The National (Scotland)

First Minister predicts a ‘long road to recovery’ for flood-hit town

Humza Yousaf said the council would receive the funding needed to recover from the flooding.

The Independent UK

Home Office slammed for 'reprehensible' plan to use MRI to age assess asylum seekers

THE Scottish Government has hit out at the Home Office for using children as “pawns” over plans to use MRI scanners to determine the age of…

The National (Scotland)

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Plans to limit land ownership in Scotland given seal of approval by public

PROPOSALS to place a presumed limit on how much land the ‘super rich’ can own in Scotland have been given the seal of approval in a consultation.

The National (Scotland)

Shona Robison reveals 'late decision' on council tax freeze

DEPUTY First Minister Shona Robison has revealed a decision to freeze council tax next year was only taken in the 48 hours leading up to Humza…

The National (Scotland)

‘Real anger’ at Scottish Government decision to freeze council tax – Cosla

The announcement attracted the ire of Cosla leaders who are due to meet the Deputy First Minister on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

'Absolutely no agreement' on council tax freeze, says Cosla

LOCAL government body Cosla has said there is “absolutely no agreement” on Humza Yousaf’s announcement to freeze council tax next year.

The National (Scotland)

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Council tax freeze is ‘electioneering at its worst’, says union body

The Scottish Greens and Cosla have said they were not made aware of the policy before it was announced.

The Independent UK

Top economist Richard Murphy gives reaction to Humza Yousaf's bond plans

A TOP economist has said that Humza Yousaf’s announcement that the Scottish Government will take steps to issue its first-ever bonds should be…

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf pledges to freeze council tax for Scots next year

The First Minister announced the move to the SNP conference in Aberdeen – but council leaders said they were not told in advance of the freeze.

The Independent UK

Yousaf pledges to fund infrastructure by issuing Scottish Government bonds

The First Minister said it would said it would ‘raise Scotland’s profile’ and attract investors.

The Independent UK

Five key things we learned from Humza Yousaf's speech to SNP conference

FIRST Minister Humza Yousaf placed a distinct emphasis on the NHS, the economy and helping people through the cost-of-living crisis in his speech to…

The National (Scotland)

Key points in Humza Yousaf’s speech to the SNP conference

The SNP leader froze council tax, announced a new Scottish financial bond and called for a Gaza refugee programme.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government to issue first ever bond in SNP's 'most ambitious proposal yet'

The Scottish Government will take steps to issue its first ever bond to finance key infrastructure in Scotland, the First Minister has announced.

The National (Scotland)

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Council tax to be frozen in Scotland next year, says First Minister

The Scottish Government had consulted on plans that could see council tax rise by between 7.5% and 22.5% on the most valuable properties.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour MPs dodge vote on more devolution for Scotland

SCOTLAND’S new Labour MP dodged a vote on bringing in a bill to give the Scottish Government powers over employment law.

The Independent UK

GMB members accept schools pay deal as Unison rejection mean strikes loom

A total of 62% of GMB members balloted accepted the deal.

The National (Scotland)

Domestic abuse victims to receive up to £1000 in new pilot scheme

A new pilot scheme will offer the victims of domestic abuse up to £1000 to escape their relationships, the First Minister has announced.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland)

Buffer zones could be placed around asylum seeker accommodation in Scotland

THE creation of protest-free zones around Home Office-provided accommodation in Scotland is set to be explored by the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK

Pilot scheme will give domestic abuse victims £1,000 to escape relationships

First Minister Humza Yousaf is to announce the scheme as part of a £500,000 fund for Women’s Aid organisations.

The National (Scotland)

SNP agree to creation of parliamentary committee on rural and island transport

THE SNP have agreed the Scottish Government must create a dedicated parliamentary committee to oversee progress on improving rural and island…

The National (Scotland)

Wildlife and swimmers at risk from sewage 'gushing' into waters, SNP conference hears

A CALL has been made to step up monitoring of water quality amid concerns of the risks to wildlife and swimmers from untreated sewage “gushing”…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish human rights plans 'overly cautious' due to fears over devolution limits

FEARS over the limits of devolved power mean the Scottish Government is not being “ambitious enough” on human rights bill, a charity has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government to 'monitor' hunting law impacts amid fears of 'smokescreen'

THE Scottish Government has said it will "monitor" hunting activities after concerns have been raised that some groups may use equestrian…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government pledges £500,000 to Gaza humanitarian relief

The Scottish Government has pledged £500,000 in humanitarian funding to the relief effort in Gaza...

1 … 83 84 85 86

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Scottish Government

the Scottish Parliament

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.