The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Allowing asylum seekers to work 'could add £30 million to Scotland’s economy'

GIVING asylum seekers the right to work could boost Scotland’s economy by £30 million annually, according to the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023

Scottish Government facing £1.5bn black hole as future 'depends on Westminster'

THE Scottish Government is facing a funding black hole of £1.5 billion next year in what experts have described as one of the “most challenging…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2023

Independent advice must be taken by ministers on Agriculture Bill, say campaigners

CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the Scottish Government to take independent advice ahead of making spending decisions on agriculture.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 14, 2023

Nearly a quarter of Scottish councils warn of bankruptcy amid cuts to services

ALMOST one quarter of Scottish councils have warned of effective bankruptcy as every single council plans spending cuts to services.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2023

MSPs were told 'innovation and radical thinking' could help asylum seekers

MSPS have unanimously voted to note the conclusions of a report urging the Scottish Government to use the full extent of its powers to improve the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023

Scottish schools lack support for children with additional needs, campaigners warn

CAMPAIGNERS have warned that there is a lack of specialist teachers, support staff and resources to support children and young people in schools…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023

Maths to be ‘central focus’ of curriculum improvement plans, says Jenny Gilruth

Maths will be the “central focus” of curriculum improvements, Scotland’s Education Secretary has said, as figures showed the poverty-related…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023

David Cameron 'cancelled meeting with Scottish Government days before letter threat'

ANGUS Robertson has told MSPs he was “surprised” to receive a letter from David Cameron threatening to withdraw Foreign Office support as the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023

Satisfaction with Scotland's key public services declines

ONLY two out of five adults are satisfied with the quality of Scotland’s three main public services, a new survey has found.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2023

Alba Party to call for end to legal action over gender reform bill

THE Alba Party is to lodge a parliamentary motion urging the Scottish Government to halt legal action over the Gender Recognition Reform Act.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2023