Scottish Government

Alexander Dennis to shut Falkirk site and convert another with 115 jobs at risk

The firm is consulting on plans to convert its Larbert manufacturing facility to a chassis manufacturing site.

Evening Standard 8 min read

Lack of energy strategy in Scotland down to UK Government ‘incoherence’ – Flynn

The Scottish Government failed to publish an energy strategy before the end of the parliamentary term this week.

Evening Standard 4 min read

Government awards another £3.5m to Citizens Theatre to complete redevelopment

The building in Glasgow has undergone a major refurbishment and reopened last year.

Evening Standard 3 min read

Steps to ensure flagship hospital met expected standards branded ‘inadequate’

A note was issued on Monday by lawyers to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry addressing ‘developments’ since the inquiry’s last oral hearings in January.

Evening Standard 6 min read

New military childcare scheme to close ‘big gap’ between Scotland and England

Beginning in September 2026, the scheme could save armed forces families in Scotland up to £6,000 per child per year in childcare costs.

Evening Standard 5 min read

Scottish shops to pay £54m more in business rates than English rivals

The Scottish Retail Consortium warned that Scotland is becoming a more expensive place for businesses to operate.

Evening Standard 5 min read

Councils warn new care Bill ‘not deliverable’

The Bill will allow more care experienced young people to access aftercare services.

Evening Standard 3 min read

Schools strikes suspended after ‘landmark investment’ from Scottish Government

Councils will receive £40 million to help them prepare to cut the amount of time teachers spend in classes by 90 minutes a week.

Evening Standard 5 min read

Fire-ravaged remains of historic Glasgow building will be demolished

The B-listed structure on Union Street has continued to collapse in the days since the blaze broke out on Sunday.

Evening Standard 7 min read

John Swinney ‘concerned’ about Scots trapped in Middle East as conflict rages

The First Minister said the Scottish Government is working with UK ministers to bring people home ‘as quickly as it is safe to do so’.

Evening Standard 4 min read