The Latest Breaking News from the Scottish Government

The UK government plans to impose tougher sentences on those convicted of serious crimes, it announced via this year’s king’s speech at the state opening of parliament. Political pundits reacting to the speech on the BBC immediately questioned the rationale behind potentially putting more people in prison, when UK prisons…

THE Scottish Government has delayed the publication of its new plan to tackle climate change.

THE Scottish Government has officially confirmed that Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) will not be rolled out in Scotland.

NEW offences related to misogynistic conduct are set to be created as part of reforms planned by the Scottish Government.

The messages are due to be handed to the inquiry by November 6.

Thirty-five business organisations united in a letter to the Deputy First Minister as she draws up the Scottish Budget for 2024-25.

EXPERTS and industry leaders have insisted Scotland could have brought a “unique perspective” to discussions around ethical AI at a major summit…

The local government body Cosla said a further £17.2 million was available for a pay deal following ‘intensive’ talks with the Scottish Government.

DOUGLAS Ross has written to Nicola Sturgeon demanding she reveals whether she deleted WhatsApp messages, accusing her of a “lack of candour”.

Douglas Ross has written to the former first minister again to demand she clarifies whether she deleted messages related to the pandemic.

THE next independence whitepaper will set out the Scottish Government’s vision for a migration system based on “dignity, fairness and…