The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Scottish Government landed with huge bill for King Charles Coronation medals

MEDALS to commemorate the coronation of King Charles which are being handed out to police officers are being funded by the Scottish Government...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 3, 2023

Humza Yousaf announces £2m loss and damage funding for vulnerable countries at COP28

HUMZA Yousaf has announced a further £2 million in funding for loss and damage caused by climate change in marginalised communities at COP28.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 2, 2023

Tenants' union vows to fight 'tooth and nail' for rent controls as prices soar

TENANTS' rights campaigners have vowed to fight “tooth and nail” for comprehensive rent controls after it was revealed prices had soared above…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2023

Scottish Government announces £900k to tackle violence in schools

EDUCATION Secretary Jenny Gilruth has announced £900,000 of cash for councils to help train school staff to deal with “the new challenges in our…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023

Scotland's nuclear power ban close to 'criminal negligence', claims Tory minister

SCOTLAND’S ban on nuclear power plants is bordering on being “criminally negligent”, a Conservative minister has insisted as he challenged the…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023

Alister Jack accused of trying to 'silence Scotland' leading on climate change

ALISTER Jack has been accused of trying to “silence Scotland’s voice” and prevent efforts for the country to lead on climate change ahead of…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023

Scottish Government extend trial of Homer Simpson-esque electrofishing technique

IN The Simpsons Movie, Homer Simpson’s deficiencies as a father are shown at one point by his bizarre approach to fishing – which bears an…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 29, 2023

Council tax freeze leaves us 'no option' but to make cuts, warns leader

A LABOUR council leader has written to Humza Yousaf to “question the logic” of the council tax freeze, warning it could result in cuts to…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023

Covid Inquiry: UK Government did not tell Scottish ministers about key message change

THE UK government did not “communicate everything” to Scottish ministers during the pandemic, Michael Gove has admitted.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023

Calls to increase ‘uniquely Scottish’ benefit for more than 300,000 children

THE families of more than 300,000 under-16s are benefitting from the Scottish Child Payment, as calls are made for the payment to be increased.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023