First Minister John Swinney faces mounting pressure to apologise for the SNP government's criticised Covid pandemic response. Bereaved families demand accountability as inquiry reveals damning findings.
The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry reveals it already holds powers to investigate grooming gangs, raising questions over the SNP government's refusal to launch a dedicated probe. Survivors demand action.
Trump administration transfers key education programmes to other agencies as staff describe complete loss of morale and chaotic working conditions. Read the full investigation.
Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes announces she will step down as an MSP, citing family time pressures. She reveals no political prize could change her mind. Read her full story.
Nicola Sturgeon's informal 'gold command' meetings during the pandemic reduced government transparency and sidelined the Scottish Cabinet, a Covid inquiry has found. Discover the full findings.
First Minister John Swinney faces scrutiny after denying breaking SNP's 2021 manifesto tax promise. Scottish taxpayers face £1bn shortfall despite higher rates. Read the full investigation.
Scottish ministers are considering proposals to allow sex-selective abortions, sparking outrage from politicians and campaigners who call the plans 'morally repugnant'.
Scottish Government operating costs balloon to £856m despite remote working. IT spending rises £25m while accommodation savings remain minimal. Taxpayers face growing bill.
First Minister John Swinney praises survivor's courage and confirms he is open to a national inquiry into grooming gangs in Scotland following a victim's powerful letter.
Bendigo's Muslim community celebrates a major milestone for its new mosque, a symbol of community cohesion forged after a decade of overcoming fierce opposition and backlash.
Finance Secretary Shona Robison confirms SNP may revisit tax pledge if Rachel Reeves alters UK income tax. Potential £1bn funding cut could impact hard-working Scots. Read the latest developments.
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison warns she may have to 'potentially revisit' Scottish income tax rates in response to the UK Budget, citing 'very limited' response options.
Scotland's Finance Secretary Shona Robison requests urgent meeting with Rachel Reeves, setting three key tests for the upcoming UK Budget amid tax rise fears. Read the latest developments.
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin says Zohran Mamdani's New York victory and two major cities led by Muslim men sends a powerful signal, offering key lessons for UK politicians.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney abandons key election pledge as Scottish Government announces income tax increases in major policy reversal, breaking SNP manifesto commitment.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm after suggesting the UK government could override Scottish policies, drawing fierce criticism from Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of the general election.
Exclusive: New government regulations could transform traditional fireworks displays across Britain with stricter controls and potential local bans.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has extended an olive branch to the UK government, pledging constructive cooperation while reaffirming Scotland's right to pursue independence through democratic means.
Birmingham Mayor Andy Street joins forces with Labour's Dan Jarvis in unprecedented cross-party alliance demanding Westminster devolve real power and funding to England's regions.
Keir Starmer hosts Scotland's First Minister John Swinney in first Downing Street meeting, signalling new era of cooperation between UK and devolved governments.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals Scottish victims of the Horizon IT scandal face compensation delays as devolution creates bureaucratic hurdles, leaving them in financial limbo while English counterparts receive payments.
Scottish First Minister John Swinney condemns Home Office after UK government officials refuse to travel to Inverness, forcing Justice Secretary to make 1,000-mile round trip to Edinburgh instead.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister John Swinney condemns Home Office 'discourtesy' after officials refuse meeting in Inverness, escalating tensions over UK government engagement with devolved nations.
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has launched a blistering attack on the UK government, accusing Westminster of deliberately undermining Scottish interests and pursuing policies that actively harm the nation.
Exclusive: Labour faces internal division in Surrey as two councils consider breaking away amid government pressure to address catastrophic local authority debt. The political earthquake threatens Starmer's authority in traditional Tory heartlands.
Victoria's government under Jacinta Allan considers implementing a controversial pet ownership tax, sparking outrage among animal lovers and raising concerns about cost-of-living pressures.
Plaid Cymru's stunning by-election triumph in Caerphilly exposes deep cracks in Labour's Welsh stronghold as voters demand genuine political reform and meaningful change.
Sir Keir Starmer confronts Plaid Cymru's devolution demands during tense Cardiff meeting as Labour faces pressure to strengthen Welsh powers ahead of general election.
Nottinghamshire County Council calls for urgent reform of flag-flying rules after political disputes, arguing current regulations create unnecessary division and waste public resources.