The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Tory peer called out for ignoring devolution at Covid Inquiry

THE SNP president has called out a Tory peer who said Scotland “always wanted” to implement different Covid rules.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023

First Minister set to attend COP28 in Dubai

SCOTLAND will be represented at COP28 in the United Arab Emirates at the end of the month.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2023

Boris Johnson suggested injecting himself with Covid-19 live on television

BORIS Johnson "wanted to be injected with Covid-19 on television" to calm public fears, the Covid Inquiry has heard.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 7, 2023

Scottish Government expects to meet deadline for messages to UK Covid Inquiry

The messages are due to be handed to the inquiry by November 6.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Business leaders send ‘unequivocal message’ to Robison demanding rates freeze

Thirty-five business organisations united in a letter to the Deputy First Minister as she draws up the Scottish Budget for 2024-25.

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

Scotland could have offered 'unique perspective' at UK AI safety summit

EXPERTS and industry leaders have insisted Scotland could have brought a “unique perspective” to discussions around ethical AI at a major summit…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2023

Unison urged to ‘stand down’ strikes as council chiefs fund more cash for pay

The local government body Cosla said a further £17.2 million was available for a pay deal following ‘intensive’ talks with the Scottish Government.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Douglas Ross demands Nicola Sturgeon 'comes clean' on WhatsApps

DOUGLAS Ross has written to Nicola Sturgeon demanding she reveals whether she deleted WhatsApp messages, accusing her of a “lack of candour”.

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2023

Sturgeon urged to resolve WhatsApp row to ‘retain semblance of credibility’

Douglas Ross has written to the former first minister again to demand she clarifies whether she deleted messages related to the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023

Independence paper to set out vision for migration policy based on 'fairness'

THE next independence whitepaper will set out the Scottish Government’s vision for a migration system based on “dignity, fairness and…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2023