All six main Scottish party leaders have issued a stark warning that failure to reform business rates could turn Scotland into a 'tumbleweed area' of empty high streets and business closures.
Scottish Government has spent £340 million on design consultants for dualling just 11 miles of key Highland routes, with the A96 seeing no work despite £80 million in fees.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton calls for urgent recall of Holyrood to address ferry shortages affecting west coast islands, blaming SNP government for the crisis.
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton calls for urgent recall of Holyrood to address ferry shortages affecting west coast islands, blaming SNP government.
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Scottish Labour announces a policy to provide two weeks of fully funded holiday clubs for primary school children, aiming to ease financial pressure on working families during summer.
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay has declined to rule out supporting Labour's Anas Sarwar for first minister, while firmly rejecting any backing for the SNP's John Swinney.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces plans to merge CalMac and CMAL to cut bureaucracy and modernise the ageing fleet, citing soaring cancellations.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces plan to merge CalMac and CMAL, citing doubled cancellations and a 'ferry fiasco' under the SNP ahead of May's election.
Anas Sarwar announces Scottish Labour's plan to use devolved powers for a national warm homes programme, expanding grants and boosting energy bill support for families.
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Anas Sarwar outlines Scottish Labour's plan to use devolved powers for a national warm homes programme, expanding grants and discounts to ease energy costs for families.
Social Security Scotland has expanded ten-fold in six years to 4,150 staff, administering a benefits system projected to reach £9 billion annually amid criticism of overpayments and rising costs.
Guardian readers discuss the importance of using Eryri over Snowdonia, highlight beavers' ecological impact, and share amusing anecdotes about recipes and crossword clues.
New figures reveal that more than 75% of comedy, drama, and entertainment shows on BBC Scotland will be repeats this year, a sharp increase from 56% last year, despite a licence fee hike.
The DWP has implemented new regulations requiring disability benefit claimants relocating from England or Wales to Scotland to apply for devolved Scottish benefits to avoid payment interruptions.
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The centuries-old Hebridean tradition of hunting gannet chicks on Sùla Sgeir faces intense criticism from global activists and shifting political oversight, threatening cultural heritage.
First Minister John Swinney commits to introducing a Scottish ban on conversion practices within the first year of the next Holyrood term if UK-wide legislation is not forthcoming from Westminster.
Northern Ireland becomes the first UK region to offer two weeks of paid leave for parents affected by miscarriage, effective from April 6, 2026.
First Minister Michelle O'Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly insist they are working 'shoulder to shoulder' to tackle violence against women and girls, despite addressing media separately following recent murders.
Malcolm Offord of Reform UK Scotland criticises the Institute for Fiscal Studies after it labels his party's proposed income tax cuts as 'not fiscally credible' in a heated exchange over economic policy.
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Viv Rollo appeals for help to find her father's ring containing a hidden fragment of the Stone of Destiny, gifted after the 1950 Westminster Abbey theft.
Nicola Sturgeon delivered her last parliamentary address during a children's bill debate, offering platitudes while her record reveals significant failures on NHS targets, education, and independence.
The Scottish Government has appointed senior public figures to a group tasked with proposing a permanent memorial for Queen Elizabeth II, with funding provided by the UK Government.
The Irish government's Basic Income for the Arts initiative provides €325 weekly to 2,000 artists, improving their wellbeing and recouping costs, as musicians and writers share their experiences.
A Holyrood committee recommends exploring a hybrid BBC funding model with taxpayer contributions, alongside calls for more Scottish editorial control and clearer devolution reporting.
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MSPs have approved new laws requiring healthcare professionals for procedures like Brazilian butt lifts and banning them for under-18s, alongside a housebuilding tax for cladding repairs.
MSPs voted 69-57 against Liam McArthur's assisted dying legislation after a sober debate that raised concerns about coercion, medical ethics, and protections for vulnerable groups.
The Scottish Parliament has voted against legislation that would have legalised assisted suicide for terminally ill patients, following warnings from disability advocates about coercion risks and societal devaluation of disabled lives.
MSPs are voting on a bill to outlaw greyhound racing in Scotland, which would close the last track in Fife. This comes just a day after Wales approved a similar ban, marking a significant shift in UK animal welfare policy.
Legislation to legalise assisted dying in Scotland has been defeated at Holyrood, with MSPs voting 69 against to 57 in favour. This marks the third failed attempt to pass such a bill in Scotland.
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Campaigners vow to continue fight after Scottish Parliament rejects assisted dying legislation, with supporters citing overwhelming public backing and personal tragedies.
