The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

Scottish Government deleted most pandemic WhatsApp messages, inquiry believes

First Minister Humza Yousaf has said the matter is being investigated.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

'It was not handled well': Greens co-leaders open up on council tax freeze

THE SNP’s announcement council tax would be frozen next year “was not handled well”, the Greens co-leaders have said, as they expressed their…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2023

Scotland-to-Germany hydrogen pipeline plan accelerated by Scottish Government

THE Scottish Government is accelerating plans for a hydrogen pipeline connecting Scotland to Germany.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

Humza Yousaf rejects Douglas Ross 'secrecy' claim amid row over Covid WhatsApps

THE First Minister has rejected Douglas Ross’s claim that the Scottish Government is being “secretive” and is refusing to hand over Whatsapp…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

Yousaf to ‘fully investigate’ concerns messages not handed to UK Covid Inquiry

He was speaking after inquiry counsel Jamie Dawson KC said correspondence requested from the Scottish Government is still awaited.

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023

Greens councillors urge MSPs to 'strongly oppose' council tax freeze at conference

SCOTTISH Greens councillors have urged their MSPs to “strongly oppose” a freeze on council tax with an emergency conference motion.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

Labour bid to 'immediately' reverse Creative Scotland funding cut rejected by MSPs

A SCOTTISH Labour bid to reverse the £6.6 million funding cut for Creative Scotland was rejected by MSPs.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023

Jamie Hepburn responds to Cabinet Office independence information block

THE Minister for Independence has issued a response after the Cabinet Office refused to “confirm or deny” if it holds any information on…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023

Humza Yousaf ‘does not recognise reports of move away from progressive tax’

Scotland’s First Minister has said he does not recognise reports he may move away from the principle of progressive taxation, but said no decision…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023

No more funding for school staff pay offer, says Yousaf as strikes planned

Unison announced another wave of action on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023