Scottish Civil Servants Threaten Strike Over Office Return
Scottish Government staff threaten strikes over a modest two-day office return policy. Union bosses call the request 'offensive' and part of a 'Right-wing culture war'. Read more.
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Exeter Named UK's Best Motorway Services
Exeter services crowned the UK's best pit stop, boasting 56 EV chargers and 13 food outlets. Discover the top 10 service stations for your festive travels.
Scottish Government costs surge £53m in one year
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
YouTube filmmaker reviews 'apocalyptic' motorway services
David Burnip visited the UK's worst-reviewed motorway services at Leeming Bar and cut his review short after seeing the 'apocalyptic' toilets. Discover the full story.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Scottish Government performs dramatic tax U-turn
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Civil servants forced into independence paper meetings
Scottish Government officials have been compelled to attend multiple meetings to accelerate work on a new independence prospectus, sparking concerns about civil service neutrality and taxpayer resources being used for constitutional campaigning.
Bayoh family condemns police federation's inquiry stance
The family of Sheku Bayoh has launched a scathing attack on the Scottish Police Federation, accusing them of attempting to undermine a landmark public inquiry into his death in police custody.
Rangers and Celtic clash over VAR and refereeing standards
Explosive fallout as Rangers and Celtic clash over refereeing standards after dramatic League Cup semi-final, with VAR at the centre of the storm.
Cumbria Train Derailment: Emergency Services Respond
Major emergency response underway after train derailment in Cumbria. Multiple services responding to incident near Carlisle with disruption expected for hours.
SNP ministers accused of fantasy politics amid fiscal crisis
Exclusive analysis reveals Scottish Government ministers are avoiding harsh economic realities while presiding over growing budget black holes and failing public services.
Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.
St Mirren's steel proves substance beats sexy football
Discover how St Mirren FC is redefining success in Scottish football with their gritty, determined approach that proves substance often trumps style in the beautiful game.
Scotland demands emergency NHS funding talks
Exclusive: Scottish Health Secretary Chris Smith calls for emergency meeting with UK government amid growing NHS pressures and funding shortfall concerns.
SNP left £1bn unspent amid cost of living crisis
Scottish ministers face scrutiny after failing to spend nearly £1 billion of public money in a single year, raising questions about financial management during economic hardship.
SNP leadership crisis as John Swinney faces internal rebellion
Exclusive: Senior SNP figures challenge John Swinney's leadership as party faces critical questions about independence strategy and policy direction amid growing internal tensions.
Swinney rules out Scottish income tax increases
SNP leader John Swinney makes significant commitment to Scottish taxpayers, pledging no further income tax increases while challenging Labour's economic plans ahead of Westminster election.
AWS and Microsoft Azure Hit by Major Service Outage
Major cloud computing services AWS and Microsoft Azure experienced widespread outages, disrupting businesses globally and highlighting critical dependency on cloud infrastructure.
Major AWS Outage Sparks Global Digital Chaos
A significant AWS infrastructure failure has triggered widespread disruption across major digital platforms including Microsoft Teams, Slack, and various business applications, highlighting critical cloud dependency vulnerabilities.
Amazon Cloud Crash Causes Global Internet Chaos
Critical Amazon Web Services failure triggers worldwide internet disruption, affecting major platforms and services across the globe in second major outage this year.
Rodgers: Falkirk Not Ready for Scottish Premiership
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has emphatically dismissed Falkirk's chances of competing in the Scottish Premiership, questioning their quality despite their League One dominance.
Amazon Web Services Hit by Major Seattle Power Outage
A severe power failure at Amazon's Seattle data centre has triggered widespread disruption across AWS services, affecting major websites and streaming platforms in what experts are calling a critical infrastructure failure.
SNP accused of treating Scottish voters with contempt
Explosive revelations show SNP ministers have consistently prioritised independence over pressing public concerns, leaving Scottish voters feeling betrayed and ignored after years of empty promises.
Scottish Tax Gap Crisis: Business Leaders Sound Alarm
Industry experts warn Scotland's tax competitiveness is at risk as the revenue gap with the rest of the UK fails to narrow, despite temporary relief measures for businesses facing new tariffs.
Ronnie Sim: Scottish Political Titan Dies at 86
The political world mourns Ronnie Sim, the formidable Scottish Labour politician whose strategic brilliance and unwavering principles shaped modern Scottish politics and the devolution settlement.
Scottish Labour: NHS Will Never Be Sold Off
Anas Sarwar makes bold commitment to protect Scotland's NHS from privatisation, drawing clear dividing lines with political opponents ahead of crucial elections.
Scottish Government Admits Minister Absence From Holyrood
Angela Constance admits Scottish ministers have been absent from parliament debates as opposition parties demand better accountability from the SNP government.
Jeremy Corbyn eyes Scottish Parliament comeback
Exclusive: Jeremy Corbyn is reportedly considering a dramatic return to frontline politics by standing for election to the Scottish Parliament, with Green co-leader Patrick Harvie suggesting the former Labour leader could be a 'formidable voice' for progr
Scotland's Five-Year SNP Rule Continues as Labour Falters
Exclusive analysis reveals how Scotland faces five more years of nationalist rule as Starmer's Labour fails to mount effective opposition. The political stalemate continues despite growing public discontent.
Glasgow flat fire sparks major emergency response
Emergency services rushed to a serious flat fire in Glasgow's southside as police launch investigation into the cause of the blaze that required multi-service response.
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