Latest scottish news
Here are some of the latest Scottish news stories:
Politics
- The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce a new law to tackle the climate crisis, which would require companies to report their carbon emissions and set targets to reduce them. (The Scotsman)
- The UK Government has been accused of "undermining" the Scottish Parliament's powers over agriculture after it announced plans to introduce new farming subsidies. (The Herald)
- The Scottish Greens have called for a second independence referendum after the party's leader, Patrick Harvie, met with Scottish Government ministers to discuss the issue. (The National)
Crime
- A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old girl who was found dead in a park in Glasgow. (BBC News)
- A man has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in Edinburgh, in which thousands of pounds worth of goods were stolen. (The Scotsman)
- Police are investigating after a woman was seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in Aberdeen. (Press and Journal)
Health
- The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce a new mental health strategy, which will focus on improving access to treatment and reducing stigma around mental illness. (The Herald)
- A new study has found that Scotland has one of the highest rates of antibiotic resistance in the world, with experts warning of a "serious threat" to public health. (The Scotsman)
- The NHS in Scotland has been praised for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with a new report finding that the health service has been "resilient" and "adaptable" in the face of the crisis. (The National)
Sport
- Scotland's national football team has been drawn against the Czech Republic, Israel, and Slovakia in the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign. (BBC Sport)
- The Scottish Premiership has been suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Scottish Football Association announcing that the season will not resume until it is safe to do so. (The Scotsman)
- A new study has found that Scotland has some of the highest levels of physical inactivity in the world, with experts warning of a "public health crisis" if the trend continues. (The Herald)
Business
- The Scottish Government has announced plans to invest £100 million in a new fund to support small businesses and entrepreneurs in Scotland. (The Scotsman)
- A new report has found that Scotland's economy is growing at a slower rate than the rest of the UK, with experts warning of a "slowdown" in the country's economic growth. (The Herald)
- The Scottish National Party (SNP) has accused the UK Government of "betraying" Scotland's fishing industry after it announced plans to introduce new fishing quotas. (The National)