Sarwar appointment is ‘terrible look’ for PM Burnham, John Swinney says The Scottish First Minister spoke out after it emerged Anas Sarwar is to quit as Scottish Labour leader to join the UK Government. Evening Standard · Jul 22
Gethins calls for further action from UK Government on energy after VAT cut Scottish Government energy minister Stephen Gethins said the value of the VAT cut on electricity bills could be ‘quickly eroded’ if bills rise again. Evening Standard · Jul 21
Cooperation matters between UK and Scottish Government ahead of new PM – Baillie During the Holyrood elections in May Scottish Labour lost five seats after calling on Sir Keir Starmer to quit. Evening Standard · Jul 19
Scotland 'spending 4 times more on affordable housing' than England, research finds NEW research has revealed that the Scottish Government has invested almost four times more per capita than England when it comes to affordable… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Inside Scotland’s school absence crisis as teens vanish from classrooms BIANCA was in primary six when she stopped going to school. She was absent for three and a half years, during which time she rarely left home and… The National (Scotland) · Jul 19
Islanders hit out as anti-Guga hunt activists cost public over £110,000 in 2026 ANIMAL activists protesting against the traditional annual Guga hunt have cost the public more than £110,000 so far this year, it has emerged ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 18
Huge wind farms able to power two million homes approved by Scottish Government The Scottish Government has approved the two wind farms, subject to conditions, in the Moray Firth. Evening Standard · Jul 17
Multi-billion-pound Scottish wind farm plans approved by Scottish Government PLANS for a multi-billion-pound wind farm off the coast of Moray have reached a major milestone after they were approved by the Scottish Government… The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
Deputy FM calls for IndyRef2 ahead of Swinney meeting Burnham next week Jenny Gilruth confirmed that First Minister John Swinney will be meeting Andy Burnham next week. Evening Standard · Jul 17
Mammoth cut to UK Malawi budget slammed by Scottish minister A SCOTTISH minister has slammed a confirmed 90 cut to the UK's aid budget for Malawi, branding it "alarming". The National (Scotland) · Jul 17
Nicola Sturgeon hits out at Tory MP over claim 'she's lying about husband's crimes' A SENIOR Conservative politician has used special rules protecting MPs’ freedom of speech to level allegations of criminality at former first… The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
Wildfire which stretched for almost four miles contained, says minister Campsites and other properties nearby had been evacuated as a precaution. Evening Standard · Jul 16
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh to reopen historic attraction after 5 years The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) is set to reopen one of its historic attractions following a five-year restoration ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
Scottish university staff to strike for five weeks over 'catalogue of failures' Staff at a Scottish university are set to strike over five weeks in a long-running dispute over cuts and job losses The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15 SNP will not step in to stop cuts to Scottish island flights, Stephen Flynn says SCOTTISH Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has said the SNP Government will not step in with funding after flights serving the Highlands and Islands…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 15 Why do beefed up football banning orders ignore scourge that is tragedy abuse? The Scottish Government has granted courts greater powers to issue Football Banning Orders, but Graeme McGarry asks why they ignored victims of…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13 Scottish students 'shut out' as renowned university closes clearing list A renowned university has closed its clearing process to Scottish students in a move which has been branded 'desperately unfair'
The National (Scotland) · Jul 13 £50 million fund to prevent homelessness launched by Scottish Government The Scottish Government has begun its rollout of a £50 million fund to prevent homelessness
The National (Scotland) · Jul 12 On oil and trans rights, are the SNP getting balance right – or just moving right? THE SNP have entered a period of soul-searching after their defeat in Aberdeen.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 11 Bus firm of billionaire Labour donors takes legal action against Scottish Government The owners of a Scottish bus firm have taken legal action against the Government after being rejected for zero-emission bus funding
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9 Scottish airport sees huge surge in US military flights as Donald Trump strikes Iran US military use of Scotland's Prestwick Airport has surged as Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire with Iran is “over” and launched…
Evening Standard · Jul 9 Princes Street blaze shows fire service ‘can’t face more cuts’, union warns The Fire Brigades Union also said the age of the building severely damaged by fire on Thursday meant it posed more difficulties for firefighters.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 9 Tougher Football Banning Orders in targeted pyro, pitch invasion & missiles crackdown Tougher Football Banning Orders in targeted pyro, pitch invasion & missiles crackdown
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Scottish Government ‘running down the clock’ on Wallace letter, campaigners warn THE Scottish Government has insisted it still wants the William Wallace letter to remain north of the Border – but campaigners say they are being…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 8 Former Scottish secretary Alister Jack asks UK Government to cut Holyrood's powers FORMER Scottish secretary Alister Jack has asked the UK Government to review what is devolved to the Scottish Parliament and cut its powers ...