Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Yousaf accuses Sunak of ‘climate denial’ over oil and gas licences

The First Minister said the UK Government ‘holds us back’.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government will not pause short-term let regulations, says Yousaf

THE Scottish Government will not extend the deadline for short-term let operators to apply for a licence, Humza Yousaf has insisted.

The National (Scotland)

'Highly partisan': FM slates Gordon Brown over social security comments

HUMZA Yousaf has branded Gordon Brown’s criticism of Social Security Scotland as “highly partisan”.

The National (Scotland)

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Scottish firefighters warn of potential strike action over cuts

Hundreds joined a rally in Glasgow to voice their concerns about the likely impact on the fire service.

The Independent UK

Police urged not to report for duty to cover resource shortage by representatives

Police are being urged not to report for duty when they should not be working, as the body that represents rank-and-file officers called for a…

The National (Scotland)

Gordon Brown claims Scotland's social security agency a 'waste of money'

GORDON Brown’s commitment to devolution is being questioned after he claimed that Scotland’s separate social security agency was a “waste of…

The National (Scotland)

School libraries to receive funding boost for anti-racism projects

The Scottish Government has pledged additional funding on projects which promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

The National (Scotland)

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Majority of Scots support introduction of carbon land tax on large estates

A MAJORITY of Scots support the introduction of a carbon emissions tax on Scotland’s biggest estates, according to a new poll.

The National (Scotland)

FACT CHECK: Douglas Ross's drug decriminalisation claims are wrong

All of our Fact Checks are paywall free so that you can share widely.

The National (Scotland)

Landslide problem on notorious Scots road 'a priority' for Government

The road provides crucial transport links and has been subject to decades of landslide problems.

The National (Scotland)

First school in Scotland embeds LGBT education into curriculum

A GLASGOW primary school has become the first in Scotland to fully embed LGBT inclusive education into its teaching in an “important milestone”.

The National (Scotland)

'We don't need to pilot drug decriminalisation, it just needs to happen'

THERE is no need to pilot decriminalisation of personal drug use or overdose prevention centres when we already know they work, the boss of a…

The National (Scotland)

'Win for wildlife' as Scotland unveils plan to ban use of snare traps

THE Scottish Government plans to ban the use of snare traps – with the move welcomed by wildlife campaigners including Chris Packham.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross out of step with global evidence on drug policy, charity warns

DOUGLAS Ross has been branded "out of step" with global evidence on drug policy by a charity chief after a series of claims on…

The National (Scotland)

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Scotland turning tide on drug deaths after largest ever drop, says minister

National Records of Scotland data showed 1,051 people died a drug-related death in Scotland in 2022.

The National (Scotland)

'Westminster must let Scotland take action': Charities speak out on drugs deaths

WESTMINSTER has been told to let Scotland take the action needed to fight the drugs deaths crisis as campaigners also warned about the rising…

The Independent UK

Woman who lost cousin to drugs says decriminalisation calls ‘give hope’

Jolene Crawford has campaigned for change with the group Anyone’s Child following the death of her cousin Alan 15 years ago.

The Independent UK

Scotland sees record fall in annual drugs deaths, figures show

Drugs policy minister Elena Whitham welcomed the decrease in 2022 but said there were still too many people dying from drugs.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters to consider all options to defend jobs in face of cuts, says union

A UNION has said firefighters will consider “all options” to defend jobs and services in the face of cuts.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish aquaculture mission heads to Norway in search of global growth

A SCOTTISH Government-backed delegation is travelling to Norway this week to showcase the strength of Scotland’s aquaculture.

The National (Scotland)

North Berwick residents say holiday let numbers are at 'tipping point'

A group concerned at the impact on North Berwick of a high proportion of holiday lets fears the town could be at “a tipping point”.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government defends civil servants working on independence papers

THE Scottish Government has defended its use of civil servants in developing the case for independence after a former cabinet member insisted…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government took ‘high and mighty’ approach to HPMAs, says ex-SNP MP

ANGUS MacNeil has accused the Scottish Government of taking a “high and mighty” approach to controversial fishing restrictions.

The Independent UK

Scottish Government offers to mediate junior doctor strike talks

The talks, Scottish Health Secretary Michael Matheson said, could take place in London or Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

Alex Neil says civil servants should not be working on independence case

ALEX Neil has said the Scottish Government should be "wary" of civil servants working on the case for independence who he claims have a…

1 … 93 94 95 96

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Scottish Government

the Scottish Parliament

630 stories

Glasgow

559 stories

Social Security Scotland

The Department for Work and Pensions

151 stories

Edinburgh City Council

146 stories

the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

102 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.