The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Joanna Cherry in bid to radically change role of Scotland's top lawyer

JOANNA Cherry has launched a bid to give Holyrood the power to radically alter the role of Scotland’s top lawyer.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023

Scottish Parliament unanimously passes children's rights bill after legal challenge

The first-ever Bill in the Scottish Parliament to go through a reconsideration stage after being initially knocked down by the courts has passed…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023

'Callous and immoral': Charities urge MPs to reject Rishi Sunak’s asylum plans

THE UK Parliament has been urged by refugee charities to reject the UK Government's "callous and immoral" immigration plans following…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2023

Expression of interest made in sale of Prestwick Airport, MSPs told

An expression of interest has been made to buy the Scottish Government-owned Prestwick Airport, MSPs have been told.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

Scottish Government to consider migrant accommodation buffer zones

The Scottish Government will look into the feasibility of introducing buffer zones outside hotels being used as migrant accommodation, following a…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

Row as Scottish council approves golf course on protected area

THE Scottish Government has been asked to step in and “save” one of the last remaining undeveloped dune systems in the country after a council…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

No benefits sanctions in an independent Scotland, ministers say

BENEFITS sanctions feed into a “vicious cycle” of destitution and would not be used in an independent Scotland, government ministers have said…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

Independent Scotland would scrap two-child limit and bedroom tax, says new paper

AN independent Scotland could remove the two-child benefit limit and bedroom tax, a new Scottish Government white paper has said.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

Scottish ministers in court over refusal to disclose Alex Salmond probe details

THE Scottish Government is set to challenge a ruling that they were wrong in failing to provide information relating to an investigation into…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

Mental wellbeing in Scotland at lowest level since 2008, survey finds

MENTAL wellbeing in Scotland is at its lowest level on record, a survey has suggested.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2023