Scottish Government
Social care service users and staff being ignored by ministers, says Cole-Hamilton
The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader urged ministers to axe the National Care Service Bill as satisfaction with the social care system falls.
Swinney does not rule out snap election if budget fails
The Scottish Government’s draft tax and spending plans will be published in December.
Just transition plan for Grangemouth site delayed until spring
The Scottish Government confirmed the delay on Thursday.
Matching Scottish child payment would lift 563,000 out of poverty – SNP
The party has challenged Labour to match the flagship devolved benefit in the child element of Universal Credit.
Holyrood ‘at heart of nation’, Swinney to declare at ceremony with King
An anniversary event will take place at the Scottish Parliament on Saturday with Charles and Camilla to mark 25 years of devolution.
Union to ballot 90,000 local government workers in pay dispute
Unison is sending out strike ballots after Cosla decided to impose the latest offer.
Pensioners in legal action against governments over winter fuel payment cut
Peter and Florence Fanning, of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, have raised proceedings against the Scottish and UK ministers.
Government accused of having ‘head in the sand’ over homelessness
Figures released this week showed more than 10,000 children were forced into temporary accommodation last year.
Bold decisions needed to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency, says minister
Paul McLennan said £100 million of Government cash would lever in other funds to build 2,800 mid-market homes for rent.
Shielding groups should have had support for ‘isolation and fear’ – inquiry
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry was hearing evidence on Wednesday from Scotland’s chief medical officer, Sir Gregor Smith.