The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

'The situation is terrible': Scottish council set to declare housing emergency

An official housing emergency declaration is on the horizon for a Scottish council unless it receives urgent support from Westminster or Holyrood.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2024

Scottish Government ‘missing obvious opportunity’ with Rosyth to Europe ferry

THE Scottish Government are missing an “obvious opportunity” by not financially backing the reinstatement of a Scotland to Europe ferry, Alba…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024

Everything you need to know about Scotland's XL bully ban

HUMZA Yousaf confirmed at FMQs on Thursday that new restrictions on XL bully dogs are to be introduced.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024

Timeline for 'fundamental' Scottish council tax reform imminent, minister says

A TIMESCALE for “fundamental” council tax reform will be unveiled in the coming weeks, the co-leader of the Scottish Greens has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024

General election needs to focus on climate, says Patrick Harvie

VOTERS recognise that the next Westminster poll must be a “climate election”, the co-leader of the Scottish Greens has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2024

What will a 'conversion therapy' ban in Scotland look like and who opposes it?

CONVERSION practices can cause long-term damage to people who undergo it - but what will the Scottish Government’s ban really do?

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

Bid to give Holyrood powers to reform role of Lord Advocate moves to second stage

LEGISLATION aiming to give Holyrood the power to split the role of Scotland’s top law officer into two separate jobs is set to move to the next…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

Union threatens Stewart Milne Group with legal action following collapse

UNITE Union has threatened legal action against Stewart Milne Group in support of its members who were given "no notice" about their…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

Stewart Milne administrators issue statement on new home buyers' deposits

THE administrators assessing a major Scottish building firm after news of its collapse broke on Monday have issued a statement on deposits paid by…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2024

Scottish and UK governments must intervene to save Grangemouth, Alba say

THE Scottish and UK governments must intervene to save the Grangemouth oil refinery from closure, an Alba MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2024