Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O'Neill accuses the Labour government of continuing Tory austerity, citing severe underfunding of public services as Stormont's greatest challenge. Read her full New Year message.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill says Stormont's greatest challenge is public service underfunding, accusing Labour of 'false promises' and following Tory austerity. Read her full New Year message.
Declassified files from 2000 reveal officials believed Northern Ireland was on the 'cusp of a new beginning' with Stormont's return. Explore the challenges and hopes of that pivotal moment.
John Swinney aims to lead the SNP for years, but critics warn of more paralysis for Scotland's NHS and economy. The May election is a crucial chance for change.
From President Trump's golf trip to royal tours by King Charles and Prince William, 2025 was a year of high-profile visits to Scotland. Discover the headlines and controversies.
STV journalists will strike on January 7 in a dispute over changes to news programmes in the north of Scotland. The NUJ warns the cuts are 'bad for viewers and journalism'. Read the full story.
Scottish Government 'very disappointed' as TNT Sports wins broadcast rights for Glasgow's 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the event behind a paywall. Read why ministers are demanding a free-to-air solution.
National Records of Scotland uncovers festive names like Santa Bianchi and George Bailey in 500 years of archives. Discover your own historical connections.
SNP ministers face accusations of double standards for demanding a BBC correction while defending Justice Secretary Angela Constance ahead of a no confidence vote. Read the full story.
A deadly terror attack at a Jewish celebration in Sydney has marred Hannukah, prompting UK security reviews and condemnation from Scottish leaders. Read the latest.
Scottish and Welsh Labour leaders praise a £2bn funding boost and the abolition of the two-child benefit cap in the new budget, hoping it will reverse their fortunes in upcoming elections.
Stormont Finance Minister John O'Dowd says Chancellor's £370m funding plan doesn't go far enough for frontline services. Read the full analysis of the budget impact.
New research reveals women in Scotland are disproportionately driven into poverty by public debt collection. A wake-up call for policymakers to reform harsh recovery methods.
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry's second report reveals critical failures in Scottish Government decision-making. Scottish Covid Bereaved group vows to hold ministers accountable for implementing lessons learned.
Social Security Scotland overpaid claimants £14.25 million last year while operating costs surged by 9.9%. Discover how benefit errors and rising bureaucracy are impacting Scottish taxpayers.
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart invites Tom Daley to visit after Channel 4's Game of Wool 'misrepresents' traditional Fair Isle knitting techniques, sparking cultural appropriation debate.
New Scottish land reform legislation aims to address feudal-scale land ownership where 421 entities control half of private rural land. Will it break historic power structures?
Scottish households brace for potential income tax hikes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves considers increases that could widen the fiscal gap with rest of UK, putting additional pressure on family budgets already strained by SNP policies.
Exclusive: Welsh ministers demand emergency talks with UK government over 'unacceptable' funding shortfall threatening North Wales communities and economic development.
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.
Exclusive: Senior SNP figures challenge John Swinney's leadership as party faces critical questions about independence strategy and policy direction amid growing internal tensions.
First Minister John Swinney challenges Home Office plans to house asylum seekers in a city-centre hotel, escalating tensions between Scottish and UK governments over immigration policy.
Northern Ireland's power-sharing government faces unprecedented disruption as politicians clash over Israeli-Palestinian conflict, threatening devolved governance stability.
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.
Northern Ireland faces unprecedented political gridlock as Stormont remains suspended, raising critical questions about governance and the future of the Union amid growing public frustration.
Michael D. Higgins faces backlash after declining invitation to event with King Charles, prompting intervention from Irish government and heated debate about Anglo-Irish relations.
Exclusive: Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd confront significant challenges to their authority as UK government retains control over key policy areas, sparking devolution crisis.
In a groundbreaking political move, Labour and Plaid Cymru have reached an agreement to radically reform the Welsh Parliament, increasing members and changing voting systems in the biggest shake-up since devolution.
Labour and Plaid Cymru reach groundbreaking agreement to increase Senedd members from 60 to 96, implementing gender quotas and reforming electoral system in historic Welsh political reform.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan urges Labour leadership to devolve significant new powers to the capital, including control over business rates and rental market regulations.