New Scottish Government regulations reduce burial rights from perpetuity to just 25 years, with families required to pay renewal fees every decade thereafter, causing emotional and financial concerns.
First Minister John Swinney pledges Scottish Government financial backing for Glasgow's recovery after a devastating blaze destroyed Forsyth House on Union Street, closing Central Station.
MSP Liam McArthur insists his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill, facing final vote next week, would be the most heavily safeguarded legislation of its kind globally.
MSPs will debate over 300 amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill this week, ahead of a crucial final vote next Tuesday. The controversial legislation faces intense scrutiny from supporters and opponents alike.
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First Minister John Swinney considers banning US military flights from Prestwick Airport over Iran conflict, while facing criticism for domestic healthcare scandals and political distractions.
MSPs will debate over 300 amendments to Scotland's assisted dying legislation in three late-night sessions this week, with a final vote expected next week.
Russell Findlay has reversed his position on Holyrood's assisted dying legislation, citing coercion risks and slippery slope concerns. His opposition leaves the crucial vote delicately balanced.
The pro-independence Alba party, founded by Alex Salmond, will dissolve due to financial crisis and membership decline, ending its political journey.
Cornwall's St Piran's Day celebrations in Launceston highlight a cultural resurgence, with parades, language recognition, and calls for a bank holiday marking Cornish identity.
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A Lewis village's unused multi-use games area sparks reflection on how childhood has transformed from outdoor play to digital immersion under decades of social change.
Scottish ministers directly award Ferguson Marine a contract for four new vessels, raising concerns over cost overruns and delays similar to previous ferry projects.
Finance Minister John O'Dowd welcomes £390 million funding uplift from UK Government, calling it recognition of strains on Northern Ireland's public services amid SEN and healthcare challenges.
A major report calls for transformative action to protect Welsh, as speaker numbers fail to keep pace with population growth and political threats loom.
Christian leaders across Scotland have issued a joint letter warning MSPs that legalising assisted dying could expose vulnerable people to coercion and undermine human dignity, ahead of a final vote on the Bill.
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Scotland has become the first UK country to legalise hydrolysis, an eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation, responding to growing demand for sustainable funeral options.
Scotland becomes the first UK nation to legalise alkaline hydrolysis funerals, where bodies are dissolved into sterile liquid in an eco-friendly alternative to cremation.
Scotland becomes the first UK nation to legalise water cremation, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional burial or cremation from March 2.
MSPs will debate amendments to the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill on March 10, with a final vote scheduled for March 17, as Scotland follows other UK jurisdictions.
MSPs are expected to pass the Scottish Government's 2026-27 Budget, which includes funding for walk-in GP clinics and increased child payments, despite Conservative opposition.
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Welsh assembly members voted 28 to 23 in favour of implementing the Westminster assisted dying bill, with the issue requiring another vote after May's elections if it passes the House of Lords.
In 1940, 54 farming families in mid-Wales were forcibly evacuated for a WWII training ground. Their abandoned village remains a haunting memory of wartime sacrifice.
First Minister John Swinney asserts Scottish independence is achievable after a new poll projects the SNP just one seat short of a Holyrood majority, citing Westminster chaos as a catalyst.
A memorial plaque honouring children who suffered historical institutional abuse has been unveiled at Parliament Buildings in Belfast, fulfilling a key recommendation from the 2017 Hart Inquiry report.
A new Scottish Government advertising campaign targets boys and young men, warning that sharing sexist content online 'is never harmless' and has real-world consequences for women and girls.
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Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur defends his Assisted Dying Bill, stating it offers compassionate choice for terminally ill adults, despite criticism from palliative care specialists.
Liam McArthur MSP argues his assisted dying legislation offers compassionate choice for terminally ill adults, despite criticism from palliative care groups.
A 15-year-old who killed a bus driver in Elgin faces early release and retains free travel rights, prompting condemnation from Conservative leader Russell Findlay in Holyrood.
A beloved Welsh valleys chapel, the birthplace of the hymn Cwm Rhondda, has been secured by local people after a successful £73,000 fundraising campaign.
Northern Ireland's Finance Minister John O'Dowd announces a £400 million Treasury reserve claim to support Stormont departments facing overspends, with funds repayable over three years.
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Northern Ireland's Finance Minister John O'Dowd announces a £400 million Treasury reserve claim to support Stormont departments, with funds allocated to health and education services.
