The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Scottish Government faces calls to impose further regulations on wood burning stoves

THE Scottish Government are facing calls to impose regulations on wood burning stoves to limit air pollution.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

More than 1000 objections to plan for golf course on Scottish nature reserve

MORE than 1000 people have written to the Scottish Government urging them to “call in” and reject a controversially approved plan to build a…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

'Final straw': Scottish pub closes down with jab at Government

A SCOTTISH pub has pointed the finger at inflation, surging utility costs, and the lack of business rates relief in the recent Scottish Budget as it…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2023

'The year of Charles's no clothes': A look back on the King's 2023

FOR the first time in 70 years, the UK witnessed the coronation of a monarch in 2023.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

Experts query lack of appeal against ‘questionable’ gender reform court ruling

THE SNP government’s decision not to appeal against a court ruling that Alister Jack’s block of Scottish gender reform was legitimate leaves…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

Plea for Scottish Government to publish plan on improving access to good food

THE SCOTTISH Government is being urged to publish its draft Good Food Nation Plan without further delay.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

'Christmas shows why Scotland must lead way on regulating alcohol marketing'

THE festive period is one we see as a time for indulgence and the sight of booze and alcohol brands can be difficult to escape from.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

'No evidence' to suggest Scots don't like paying more income tax, says expert

THERE is currently no evidence to suggest people are put off by more income tax bands in Scotland, an expert has told The National.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 24, 2023

Reports into Scottish baby death spikes delayed to next year

Reports into spikes in the number of deaths of babies have been delayed to next year, the Scottish Government has said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023

Tory MSP's complaint against 'misleading' Scottish Government tweet dismissed

A TORY MSP’s complaint about a “misleading” tweet from the Scottish Government has been dismissed by the head of the civil service.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 22, 2023