The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Record expansion of trainee doctor jobs will 'relieve pressures' in Scotland

MORE than 150 new trainee doctor posts are set to be created in Scotland next year in what will be the largest annual expansion on record.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023

Scotland 'like turkey voting for Christmas' in agreeing to new UK fiscal deal

“NOT many turkeys get the chance to vote for Christmas twice: but the Scottish Government has managed it ..."

The National (Scotland) · Nov 23, 2023

Jack urges Scottish Government to use cash ‘wisely’ and not raise income tax

But Scottish Finance Secretary Shona Robison said the autumn statement had not provided the funding devolved governments need.

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

Independence white paper sets out opportunities for Scotland's marine sector

THE opportunities for Scotland’s marine sector have been set out in the latest independence paper published by the Scottish Government.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

Almost one in five care homes close in past decade, figures show

Almost one in five care homes in Scotland has closed its doors in the past decade while the number of residents has fallen by just 6 per cent, new…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

Police still investigating after Scottish council hit by cyber attack

A Scottish council remains unable to access some of its data after a cyber attack locked workers out of operational and back-up servers.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2023

Scotland 'would be welcomed back to EU with open arms', says German MEP

AN independent Scotland would be “welcomed back with open arms into the European Union”, according to a German member of the European Parliament.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2023

Sexual abuse of women with learning disabilities in Scotland ‘ignored for too long’

36-YEAR-OLD Amelia – not her real name to protect her anonymity – says she has been abused throughout her life.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2023

How Scotland could lead on a resettlement programme for Gaza refugees

THE Scottish Government has been putting pressure on the UK Government to step in and help rehome refugees from war-torn Gaza...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2023

Trades union councils protest council cuts in run up to Scottish Budget

TRADE councils in Scotland are set to stage demonstrations against council cuts in the run up to the Scottish Budget.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2023