12 h. ago Bird flu confirmed at premises near Inverness as Scottish Government issue restrictions

A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed near Inverness as restrictions have been put in place.

Politics

13 h. ago UK Government accused of ‘disrespect for devolution’ over welfare cuts

SNP Scotland Office spokesman Stephen Gethins hit out at the lack of engagement with the Scottish Government.

Politics

13 h. ago Scottish Labour health spokeswoman slams UK Government over benefit cuts

Carol Mochan said her own party's government "cannot balance the books on the backs of people who require benefits just to have a passable standard of living".

Politics

18 h. ago Scottish business quango 'expresses private doubts about Flamingo Land Loch Lomond plan'

EXCLUSIVE: Government agency Scottish Enterprise raised concerns about the controversial £40m resort bid in Balloch despite publicly backing it.

Economics

32 h. ago West Lothian Council facing £85m bill to tackle crumbling concrete

It is understood negotiations between the council and the Scottish Government about support for RAAC costs is ongoing.

Economics

33 h. ago SNP's top civil servant insists Government's 'inclusive' single

John Swinney’s most senior civil servant has hit back as suggestions the usage of single-sex spaces within the Scottish Government does not meet legal requirements.

Politics

36 h. ago Scottish and UK governments blow millions in taxpayer handouts to salmon multinationals

A new report has found nearly £17m shelled out in state subsidies to wealthy foreign-owned salmon farming corporations since 2021.

Economics

38 h. ago Scottish Government expands Council Tax debt scheme to help more people struggling with payments

Council Tax bills across Scotland are set to rise next month.

Economics

42 h. ago Michael Matheson paid £300,000 between iPad roaming scandal and quitting Holyrood

EXCLUSIVE: The veteran Nationalist will have earned £298,640 from his combined MSP, cabinet secretary's salary and golden goodbye from January 2023 when he stands down in April 2026.

Economics

55 h. ago Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary visits Dumfries and Galloway

Cabinet Secretary for Transport Fiona Hyslop visited Dumfries and Galloway to discuss community transport.

Politics

59 h. ago Stats show more than 3,000 apprentices in training in North Lanarkshire

This latest data highlights the success of the Scottish Government’s Modern Apprenticeship scheme in North Lanarkshire, as part of a broader national increase.

Politics

3 d. ago SNP Government will never bring back university tuition fees, says Jenny Gilruth

The Education Secretary said the Scottish government would not change its approach despite warnings that univeristies could go under.

Politics

4 d. ago Half of Cabinet raise alarm over cut to benefits as Treasury stands firm

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner , Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood spoke out in Cabinet as half of those present urged the Chancellor to think again.

Events

5 d. ago Scottish Government to give extra £10m to universities under financial strain

The University of Dundee, which will benefit from the funding, said it was ‘extremely grateful’ to the Scottish Government.

Economics

5 d. ago Blockers, checkers, bats and chainsaws: don’t talk like Musk, Starmer is warned

PM has been urged to ‘get a grip’ on messaging after railing against the ‘flabby’ state and the civil service’s ‘tepid bath’Keir Starmer has been warned against adopting the language of Elon Musk after railing against “blockers and checkers” and the “flabby” civil service this week.Gus O’Donnell, the former cabinet secretary, was one of those urging the prime minister to “get a grip” on his messaging, telling the Institute for Government podcast: “My God, he has mishandled the communications on this terribly.” Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Stephen Flynn passes SNP Holyrood election vetting alongside current and ex

The potential candidates still face a fight for selection before they can stand in a seat next year.

Politics

6 d. ago Suicide prevention strategy launched in wake of Polmont YOI deaths – SPS

SPS also committed to pilot ‘signs of life’ suicide prevention/monitoring technology in Polmont, with a report due by January 17 2026.

Events

6 d. ago Badenoch: Scotland’s public bodies could be breaking law on single

Kemi Badenoch accused the Scottish Government of confusing sex and gender during her first visit as leader to Scotland.

Events

6 d. ago UK Government ‘blinded’ by money worries when it cut fuel payment, court told

Pensioners Florence and Peter Fanning, from North Lanarkshire, are challenging last year’s change to the winter fuel payment.

Politics

6 d. ago Eric Trump meets John Swinney after scathing attack on Scottish Government

US President’s son flies to Edinburgh in Trump plane

Politics