33 h. ago Scottish Government calls on families impacted by youth suicide to help save lives

The government has asked to work with families to help them shape policy in order to save lives.

Politics

3 d. ago For Women Scotland: No government backing for prostitution bill 'absolutely shameful'

Campaigners say that the Scottish Government must do more than ‘lip service’ to protect women from violence but concerns have been raised about the robustness of proposed legislation that would make paying for sex a crime.

Politics

3 d. ago Campaigers behind landmark gender ruling still waiting on Scottish Government to pay legal costs

For Women Scotland are planning a second legal test case against the Scottish Government’s gender policies - but are still waiting for costs after winning the first.

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3 d. ago Campaigner fears ministers ‘trying to run us out of cash’ after gender ruling

For Women Scotland will next year begin a second high-profile legal action against the Scottish Government.

Politics

3 d. ago ScotRail slammed by ad watchdog over claims it sells ‘cheapest’ train tickets

SCOTRAIL was savaged by ad watchdogs last night for a dodgy claim that it sells the “cheapest” train tickets. The Scottish Government-owned firm was hammered by the Advertising Standards Authority for “misleading” customers after bosses admitted they had no evidence to back up their claims. The ruling follows a complaint from a campaigner for fair...

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4 d. ago Warning to thousands of Scots drivers over major parking rule change – starting in just DAYS

DRIVERS in a council area have been warned over the introduction of a pavement parking ban. Motorists breaching the ban face fines of up to £100 if they breach the new rules. The Scottish Government's national pavement parking ban came into effect on December 11, 2023. legislation passed under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 gave...

Events

4 d. ago Bathgate Labour candidate accuses Scottish Government of 'abandoning' ASN pupils

In West Lothian, there are now 10,742 pupils with ASN and 43 ASN teachers – meaning every teacher is on average responsible for 248 pupils.

Politics

5 d. ago Councillor calls for more proactive approach to derelict sites across South Ayrshire

SNP Councillor Craig Mackay said that sites like the Station Hotel may need legislative change to progress and urged the council to lobby the Scottish Government

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5 d. ago Our bond of trust with patients is being undermined, Scottish GPs warn

The Royal College of General Practitioners called for continuity of care to be prioritised by the Scottish Government

Events

5 d. ago Sex offender branded a danger to children allowed to set up home in grounds of Scots primary school

A SEX beast who was branded a risk to children set up home in the grounds of a primary school after a blunder by officials. The fiend was given the all-clear to move into a property giving him access to pupils as young as four, with parents kept in the dark. Scottish Government ministers were...

Society

6 d. ago Ministers banned from buying concert tickets on work devices after Neil Gray's Oasis blunder

The Scottish Government’s IT policy has been updated.

Politics

6 d. ago SNP must get their act together over Scotland's 'deteriorating' maternity services

Scottish Government official warns ‘maternity and neonatal services present a flat or deteriorating picture, with a continued increase in C-section rates and associated complications’

Politics

6 d. ago How Scottish Government red tape poses a real threat to the UK’s favourite seafood, salmon

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is adopting a Draconian approach to the way sea lice are controlled

Politics

7 d. ago As metaphor for SNP 'incompetence', the already rusting Glen Rosa ferry is hard to beat

Union official says skilled shipbuilders were ‘lions led by donkeys’ as she condemns ‘the hubris, incompetence and mismanagement’ of Scottish Government ministers and others

Politics

7 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council declares a Health and Social Care Emergency

Councillors have urged the Scottish Government, COSLA and NHS Scotland to provide the funding needed to ensure vital services can continue.

Politics

8 d. ago Gray ‘disappointed’ Commonwealth Games will not be shown on free

TNT Sports has been named as the live broadcaster for the event in Glasgow next summer.

Politics

9 d. ago Swinney ‘content’ Justice Secretary did not breach ministerial code

Angela Constance has been accused of misrepresenting comments made by grooming gangs expert Professor Alexis Jay in Holyrood.

Politics

9 d. ago 'No pubs, no party': Warning business rates could leave no pubs left to show Scotland in the World Cup

The Scottish Government is being told business rates are making the difference between businesses keeping their heads above the water and drowning.

Events

9 d. ago It is crucial UK Government protect manufacturing hubs at Grangemouth

Rachel Reeves deserves credit for working to support Grangemouth’s ethylene plant, says Record View.

Politics

9 d. ago SNP warns 'limited evidence' to establish grooming gangs inquiry as ministers told to restore trust

The Scottish Government has been told to start “rebuilding trust” with survivors of sexual abuse.

Events