Minister set for two-day visit to EU to stress Scotland’s 'critical' security role STEPHEN Gethins will travel to the European Union for the first time since joining the Scottish Government ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 29
SNP Government bonds plan 'breaching Scottish Parliament's Israel boycott vote' THE SNP have breached a Scottish Parliament vote for an Israel boycott amid preparations to issue government bonds, it has been alleged. The National (Scotland) · Jun 29
Third of firms want to see business rates cut, survey finds The research also highlighted that Scottish businesses are increasingly concerned about survival, amid rising cost pressures. Evening Standard · Jun 28
Spaceport’s plan to dump rocket launch debris into Scottish seas SCOTLAND’S first spaceport on Shetland plans to use the sea as a “dustbin” to dump tonnes of debris from rockets, The Ferret can reveal,… The National (Scotland) · Jun 28
Will the SNP need to rethink independence in Andy Burnham’s UK? Experts weigh in on whether the UK's prime-minister-in-waiting could cause problems for Scottish independence campaign The National (Scotland) · Jun 28
Scottish Government to support 10 more Gaza families as evacuation scheme renewed THE Scottish Government has said it “stands ready” to support at least 10 more Palestinian families after the UK Government announced it will… The National (Scotland) · Jun 27
Scottish construction firms 'pushed to the brink' by Labour government policies THE Labour government has been warned that its tax rises and soaring costs are pushing Scottish construction firms “to the brink” with hundreds… The National (Scotland) · Jun 27
SNP plan for Scottish Government bonds moves forward as 9 banking giants appointed THE SNP plans to issue Scottish Government bonds have taken a step forward with the appointment of nine banking giants to advise and support their… The National (Scotland) · Jun 26
Call for 'no more delays' on Holyrood conversion therapy ban after UK plans unveiled THE Scottish Government has been warned there “can be no more delays” to banning anti-LGBT conversion therapy after Westminster unveiled plans… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Campaigner welcomes First Minister’s new position on Scotland’s AI data centres A PROMINENT campaigner has welcomed the First Minister’s changing position on hyperscale data centres in Scotland – but added that it should be… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Scottish Government to 'consider planning guidance' for AI data centres JOHN SWINNEY has confirmed that the Scottish Government is "considering planning guidance” for the proposed AI data centres across Scotland… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Scottish govt to introduce bill allowing migrants with temporary UK status to contest council polls The Scottish Government plans to introduce fresh legislation that would allow Commonwealth citizens with limited leave to remain in the UK to stand in local council elections, after identifying a gap in electoral laws passed last year, Daily Mail reported. The Times of India · Jun 25
Records of Angus Robertson's secret Israel meeting 'altered to put Gaza top' OFFICIAL records of former Scottish culture secretary Angus Robertson’s controversial meeting with an Israeli diplomat were changed before being… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
Pressure on Stephen Flynn over Scottish Government 'secrecy on Israel-linked grants' ECONOMY Secretary Stephen Flynn has been urged to intervene amid concerns that a Scottish Government agency may still be funding weapons companies… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25
International Business Times UK · Jun 24 Sex Crimes in Scotland Hit Highest Level Since 1971 as Rape and Domestic Abuse Cases Surge Scotland's sexual crime rates have reached a record high, with 16,430 cases reported in 2025-26. Advocates stress the true figures are likely higher, urging for behavioural change and increased support.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 24 Scottish Government accused of being 'caught out' on AI data centre regulation Protesters from communities across Scotland gathered at Holyrood on Wednesday to demand action on AI data centre regulation
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 Scottish Government announces urgent review of business rates hikes THE Scottish Government has commissioned an independent review into “anomalous” business rates hikes ...
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 SNP write to Presiding Officer over Reform leader's ‘misleading’ refugee remarks THE SNP have written to the Presiding Officer accusing Malcolm Offord of “misleading” the Scottish Parliament ...
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 Communities to rally at Holyrood to demand action against AI data centre boom Local communities are set to gather at the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday to demand the Scottish Government takes action on regulating AI data…
Evening Standard · Jun 23 Scottish ministers will not appeal court ruling on trans prisoners, Swinney says Trans inmates are being moved and will be placed in jail in line with their biological sex.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 Scottish Government will not appeal 'unlawful' transgender inmates guidance THE Scottish Government has confirmed it will not appeal a judge’s decision ruling that it is unlawful for trans women to be housed in the female…
Evening Standard · Jun 23 Andy Burnham is ‘recipe the country needs’, says Douglas Alexander Scotland’s Secretary of State said Mr Burnham has ‘shown himself to be a winner’ as the former Manchester mayor revealed a leadership bid.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 23 How Brexit sparked a decade of lost opportunity for Scotland REFORM MSP Senga Beresford stood outside the Scottish Parliament last week demanding the EU flag be taken down as the 10-year anniversary of the…
Evening Standard · Jun 22 North-east Scotland approaching ‘Goldilocks zone’ for energy transition – expert Professor Paul de Leeuw, of Robert Gordon University, spoke as a report warned that up to 18,000 jobs could be lost in the next decade.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 21 'Horrific' and 'chilling' suspected anti-Muslim attacks condemned by Edinburgh MSPs Four Edinburgh MSPs have issued a joint statement calling out a series of "horrific" and "chilling" suspected anti-Muslim…