33 h. ago Labour government in Scotland would pose ‘threat to jobs’, SNP claims

SNP economy spokesman Dave Doogan said unemployment has risen since Labour took office at Westminster.

Politics

42 h. ago Deposit return scheme case against SNP government thrown out by court amid 'wishful thinking'

Scotland’s deposit return scheme has been paused by ministers

Politics

51 h. ago SNP under pressure as poll finds majority of Scots back move away from oil and gas

The SNP government has not published an energy strategy since 2017.

Events

3 d. ago SNP Government 'took four months' to give defence firms new munitions policy guidance

John Swinney announced in September that the Scottish Government would reverse its long-standing ban on using public money for munitions manufacturing - but only recently gave firms guidance.

Politics

3 d. ago Energy minister rebuked by stats authority over Scottish NHS claims

Michael Shanks posted a video to social media last November accusing the Scottish Government of ‘doctoring’ NHS figures.

Politics

3 d. ago Budget plans aim to help families when they need it most, insists John Swinney

The Scottish First Minister has hailed his Government’s tax and spending plans for 2026-27, which were unveiled at Holyrood on Tuesday.

Politics

4 d. ago How the Scottish Budget affects you – from Child Payment increase to new council tax bands

SCOTTISH Government Finance Secretary Shona Robison today unveiled the SNP's Budget for the year from April, as Holyrood gears up for May's election. The Nats minister had around £750million more than expected due to extra cash from the Treasury and better forecasts. But with mounting spending on devolved benefits and public sector pay, SNP chiefs...

Economics

4 d. ago Income tax changes for Scots announced by SNP Government in budget

The move will see some Scots pay less income tax.

Politics

4 d. ago SNP Government announce £40 a week Scottish Child Payment for babies

The increase will apply to the youngest children and breakfast clubs will also be rolled out.

Economics

4 d. ago Labour MP urges SNP Government to support community takeover of landmark pub

The historic former coaching inn once counted famous Scots like Iain Banks as regulars.

Politics

5 d. ago Scottish Budget LIVE as half of Scots question value of higher taxes imposed by SNP Government

Shona Robinson is set to announce the final Holyrood Budget before Scots go to the polls in May for an election that could redraw the political map.

Politics

5 d. ago SNP adviser accused of 'undermining Scottish Government officials' over immigration policy

Special Adviser Kate Higgins was part of a row with an official after she seemingly pushed to include devolution of immigration powers in a comment, a Freedom of Information Request has revealed.

Politics

6 d. ago SNP Government's 'failure to protect women is a political choice'

MSP Ash Regan accused the Scottish Government of a “betrayal” of women and girls after delays to anti-misogyny legislation

Politics

6 d. ago SNP Government Budget will be focused on the priorities of Scots

In his regular column for the Record, the First Minister looks ahead to the Scottish Government Budget.

Politics

7 d. ago SNP under fire for 'costly wasted opportunity' to cut waste and boost re

Campaigners have hit out at the Scottish Government’s blueprint to cut waste.

Events

7 d. ago Scots firefighters warn lives will be lost if service hit with more cuts

The warning comes ahead of Tuesday's Scottish Budget where SNP Finance Secretary Shona Robison will set out the government's spending plans.

Events

8 d. ago John Swinney seems to have a political death wish over rights for trans prisoners

The SNP government is threatening equalities legislation as it attempts to defend sending trans women who commit crimes to women’s prisons

Events

9 d. ago SNP Government Budget to pass after Scottish Labour signal abstention over tax and spending plan

Anas Sarwar says he will not make the Budget "fall" after it is announced next week.

Economics

1 week ago Avoid tax divergence and be ‘pragmatic’ on nuclear, next government urged

CBI Scotland made the plea in its manifesto published ahead of May’s Scottish Parliament election.

Politics

1 week ago SNP under fire for A&E 'meltdown' after after 'atrocious' waiting statistics revealed

Despite the SNP vowing toe end all waits of more than a year by March, 44,363 patients had been waiting more than 52 weeks in November.

Events