The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Almost £680 million paid out to families through Scottish Child Payment

The number of children benefiting from a “crucial cash” payment has increased, official figures have revealed.

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

What is a tourist tax? How this proposed idea would work in Scotland

Here is everything you need to know about the proposed tourist tax in Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

Kate Forbes: ‘I’ve wanted to be minister for Gaelic since I was elected’

KATE Forbes will admit herself she’s not always entirely comfortable speaking Gaelic.

The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2024

Douglas Ross scolded for 'General Election campaigning' in Holyrood chamber

DOUGLAS Ross was scolded by Holyrood’s Presiding Officer after trying to “campaign for a UK General Election” in the chamber ...

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024

Scotland can meet Germany's demand for green hydrogen, new report finds

PLANS have been set out for green hydrogen produced in Scotland to be exported to Germany ...

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024

Inquiry set as Scottish ministers consider plans for golf course on protected beach

THE date has been set for an inquiry into whether controversial plans for an 18-hole golf course on a protected Scottish beach should be allowed to…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2024

Scottish Government calls on Westminster to recognise Palestine statehood

THE Scottish Government has called on the UK Government to recognise Palestine as an independent state...

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2024

Scottish Government ‘not persuaded’ of need to ban greyhound racing, says minister

The Scottish Government is “not persuaded of the need” for a ban on greyhound racing, with a minister saying such a move is not…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2024

John Swinney: Eradicating child poverty to be my 'most important objective' as FM

THE First Minister has said eradicating child poverty is the “single most important objective” of his government, ahead of a speech today to set…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2024

House of Commons lifts borrowing limit for Scottish Government by 1.6 per cent

Scottish Government ministers can borrow 1.6 per cent more to support their spending...

The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024